Florida

Ameris, which was operating under a regulatory order when it agreed to buy Atlantic Coast, agreed to pay more money if it failed to complete the acquisition by mid-2018.

The company expects to report a $15 million gain in the fourth quarter from the stock sales, which will more than offset any deferred-tax impairment tied to recently passed tax reform.

Banks that have flocked to the business because of higher yields and loan diversity stand to benefit if clients use tax savings to upgrade equipment.

Jose Vazquez Jr., who previously worked for Popular Community Bank, will oversee commercial lending and treasury management services.

Calling the move "depressing," Chairman Ken LaRoe said the decision to stop working with medical marijuana firms came after certain investors objected. Recent moves by the federal government cemented the call.

United will pay $130 million for NLFC Holdings, the parent company of Navitas Credit.

CSCU will continue as a separate, card-processing entity.

Rita Lowman recently joined the bank from C1 Financial, where she had been chief operating officer.

Trellance is designed to offer credit unions innovation on programs and services.

The planned purchase of Home BanCorp will nearly double the size of First Citizens' branch network in the Sunshine State.