The Seattle company, which has cut about 130 positions in the business in recent months, pointed to lower originations tied to a shortage of new and resale housing.

The Western Independent Bankers will continue to offer conference and educational services as a division of the California Bankers Association.

The NCUA is proposing a special payout of up to $800 million to credit unions next year, which may boost lending. Banks were uncharacteristically silent on the plan.

On Jun. 30, 2017. Dollars in thousands.

On Jun. 30, 2017. Dollars in thousands.

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Washington Federal is the latest bank to pull an application after being flagged for insufficient Bank Secrecy Act compliance.

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Ned Handy, who will take the helm in March, wants to be more aggressive luring deposits in the company's home state. That should reduce its reliance on other funding sources to support loan growth.

Washington Federal has pulled its application to buy Anchor Bancorp after regulators flagged issues tied to its BSA systems and processes. The companies said they remain committed to the deal.

The company has agreed to buy Bay Bancorp for $129 million in stock.

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The proposal is aimed at a simpler capital regime particularly for community banks, but some industry representatives and regulators themselves questioned whether the plan went far enough.

The Indiana company's board knew what it wanted from a potential buyer, and that helped it as it negotiated one of this year's biggest bank deals.

Joseph MarcAurele will retire as chairman and CEO in March. The company's president and chief operating officer, Ned Handy, will take the helm.

The company, which agreed to buy Independence Bancshares, also brought in $25 million by selling common and preferred stock.

The company is looking to raise about $115 million. A portion of the proceeds would help pay for Merchants' pending purchase of Joy State Bank.

Mark Thompson had previously been a CenterState regional president overseeing the South Florida market.