A large charge-off and an additional loan-loss provision reduced quarterly profit by 12%, to $47.8 million.

The tight labor market and public pressure to raise minimum wages are expected to nudge noninterest expenses upward in a year when the watchword is cost control.

Broadway Financial prefers a small balance sheet and loans to real estate investors that offer affordable housing. Capital Corps and its founder, Steven Sugarman, want the bank to expand by making more loans directly to low- and moderate-income borrowers.

Congress should further expand a tiered regulatory system to help community banks better serve local neighborhoods.

Ag lenders say the Trump administration’s waivers for oil refineries threaten another source of revenue for corn growers and ethanol makers.

Capital Corps, founded by former Banc of California CEO Steven Sugarman, wants the minority-run Broadway sold to a buyer that serves low- and moderate-income borrowers.

Regulators are alarmed about banks' rising exposure to high-risk corporate credits and want more data on how they would perform in a recession.

The Iowa company will pay $280 million to gain 25 branches and $1.2 billion in loans.

Ken Karels will be succeeded by Mark Borrecco, who had been CEO of Rabobank's U.S. bank.

The agency released two new manual supplements and other materials to help nonbanks and its own staff better understand application procedures.

On Sep. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

On Sep. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

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Organizers of Triad Business Bank have raised enough capital and have received approval from the FDIC.

The Mississippi company will pay $49 million for Traders & Farmers Bancshares.

Anticipating a weaker economy and added pressure on stock prices, banks authorized more repurchases of outstanding shares last year.

The company agreed to acquire Alliance Benefit Group of Illinois, which has more than 600 clients and 40,000 plan participants.

The Michigan company will pay $101 million for the parent of First National Bank in Howell, Mich.

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