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The $482 million deal would be Associated's first bank acquisition since June 2007.

The Pittsburgh company, pleased with employee and client retention from its March purchase of Yadkin Financial, is looking to hire lenders from other institutions.

Distribution based on deposit, loan relationships with the credit union in the first half of 2017.

The Cleveland company, once criticized for an initial six-year forecast, now believes it will only take four years to rebuild its tangible book value.

Leaf Commercial Capital originates about $500 million in loans annually tied to equipment and software purchases.

The company will add two branches between Denver and Colorado Springs by buying the deposit-rich Castle Rock Bank.

KeyCorp also recorded a gain after buying the remaining ownership interest in a merchant services joint venture.

The company's results benefited from its increased dealings in correspondent lending, while net chargeoffs tied to energy loans decreased during the second quarter.

KS Bancorp initially chided First Citizens for its aggressive moves before deciding to mull the offer over.

LeDu has formerly dealt with compliance matters for the Michigan Credit Union League, CU Solutions Group and more.