It started with an email suggesting there would be consequences for lenders that failed to use the Small Business Administration’s website to handle forgiveness applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans. Then lawmakers got involved.

On Jun. 30, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

On Jun. 30, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

Join researcher Kerry Gross for insight into why some brands lead and others lag in delivering a humanized customer experience.

To satisfy a condition of its sale to BancorpSouth, Cadence Bancorp is selling the branches to First Bancshares in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

With its sale to Blue Ridge Bankshares set to close within months, FVC Bankcorp is moving to diversify by taking a 29% stake in Atlantic Coast Mortgage.

On Jun. 30, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

On Jun. 30, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

The Fed, FDIC and OCC have issued guidance that says community banks should consider risk factors such as financial strength and business experience when evaluating potential fintech partners.

Some banks and credit unions, once hopeful of a swift end to the pandemic, are beginning to toughen credit underwriting and rethink growth strategies as if the coronavirus will influence the economy for years to come.

The ranks of depositor-owned banks have been dwindling for decades, but meat distributor Charlie Cumming has a plan for starting one that will serve organic farmers. Can it work?

Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida, which has bought 10 banks over the past decade, has agreed to acquire community banks in Sarasota and Melbourne.

Year to date through Jun. 30, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

Year to date through Jun. 31, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

Mid-Southern Bancorp angered several large shareholders after disclosing that it bought another’s shares for a hefty premium. The seller’s identity is unknown, but the bank’s shareholders include a number of prominent activists.

Scott Credit Union of Edwardsville said it is acquiring Tempo Bank in Trenton, Illinois. It is the fifth such transaction announced since Aug. 5 and the 10th of the year.

The central bank wants financial institutions to enable additional routing options for online purchases, a change industry advocates say would strain the resources of smaller card issuers.

On Mar. 31, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

On Mar. 31, 2021. Dollars in thousands.