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The New Jersey company reported lower quarterly profit that included professional fees tied to addressing an informal order from regulators.

Southwest Bancorp, frustrated with a lethargic stock price, opted to find a buyer last summer. It was holding talks with Simmons First when the post-election run-up in bank stocks gave its shares an unexpected lift. Did it do the right thing by proceeding?

Children also will receive school supplies, financial literacy resources.

After its CEO struggled with the college planning process for her daughter, a new in-house team was established at CommunityAmerica CU to assist members with everything from choosing a school to deciding how to pay for it.

Mendo Lake CU, Community First CU will join core systems this weekend.

All Rose City staff and executive team members will retain their jobs post-merger.

Valley National's latest acquisition would make it a much bigger player in Florida and provide a platform to write more auto loans. Both markets present attractive returns but high risks.

The company will also gain $260 million in loans and $180 million in deposits from Banner Corp.

The company has agreed to buy Puget Sound Bancorp to expand in a competitive, fast-growth market.

20 Minnesota credit unions now offer the program, members have put $3.5 million in 5,000 accounts.