The Golden Contract Coalition, formed in mid-2016 to get community banks better deals with the “big three” core systems vendors, said banks need help with buying from fintech sellers as well.

Howard Bancorp and Bryn Mawr Bank are trying different approaches to reach out to underserved markets they’ve entered via acquisitions. Creative in-house initiatives may take on added importance as regulators move to "dial back" Community Reinvestment Act rules.

The company received bad news about the commercial loan after it reported a narrow profit in mid-February.

Two groups have announced plans to open banks in the state, and several others have had talks with regulators. Is there room for more?

OP Bancorp in Los Angeles aims to raise $20 million to fund organic growth and acquisitions.

Spirit Community Bank would be based in Statesville, a community about 45 miles north of Charlotte. A separate set of organizers has already shared plans to open a bank east of Charlotte.

Juniata Valley Financial used a combination of patience and guile to land a hard-to-get Pennsylvania bank after wooing it for more than a decade.

A New Hampshire bank CEO argues that the reform bill awaiting a vote in the Senate will free up community banks to focus more on their customers and less on compliance.

Year to date through Dec. 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands.

Year to date through Dec. 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands.

The Russia probe puts a national spotlight on a Chicago bank exec; CFPB's Mulvaney and Sen. Warren face off (again) while a credit union CEO takes a surprising position on the industry's tax exemption.

To attract new customers, banks are getting rid of the paper-based payments process between builders and subcontractors.

Natalie Bartholomew, a banker in Oklahoma, has launched a blog designed to promote women's issues and tout her peers' accomplishments.

The issue had forced the Los Angeles company to scuttle its deal to acquire U&I Financial in Washington state.

Great Western is looking to hire a president to give CEO Ken Karels more time to focus on leadership and growth initiatives.

In providing aid, banks can earn Community Reinvestment Act credit and burnish their reputation.

Parkway Acquisition in Virginia has agreed to buy Great State Bank for nearly $15 million.

The nonprofit is turning to banks and social impact investors to help significantly increase the size of its loan portfolio over five years.

The Seattle company invalidated the proposal by Blue Lion Capital, claiming it fell short of its bylaw requirements.

The Seattle company first disclosed an issue in September, when it withdrew an application to buy Anchor Bancorp.