Organizers of Coastal Community Bank must raise $19.5 million before opening.

The surge in online and mobile use is a high-profile test for the industry — and could foreshadow a permanent consumer shift.

The coronavirus outbreak has led many banks to close branches, but for those that remain open, it's a new normal.

Banks are avoiding the once booming hospitality business, or charging a premium for additional credit, as new data shows how big a hit hoteliers have taken from the pandemic.

Lenders are concerned that the coronavirus outbreak will increase vacancies and add to credit risk.

On the same day the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said it will soon rule on two applications, the agency also proposed benchmarks for all firms that want to own industrial loan companies.

First Horizon, Pacific Premier and South State are warning in regulatory filings that the pandemic could complicate deals that have not been completed.

Many institutions said they would close branches, operate drive-throughs only, limit lobby visits to appointments or take other protective steps. Yet others want to stay open to promote public confidence in the banking system.

On Dec. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

On Dec. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

Lenders are rallying around a bill from Sen. Rubio that would give them access to another $50 billion under the 7(a) program. It could face obstacles in the House, where a bill favors direct lending by the Small Business Administration.

Triad Business Bank, which will immediately have offices in three cities, will debut next week.

Coronavirus concerns, along with the Fed's emergency rate cut and an erratic stock market, have forced most bankers to take pause and reassess potential deals.

Organizers of Riverside Bank of Dublin will need to raise $18 million before opening.

Jonathan Dowst will become president in July and CEO a year later.

No-interest loans and overdraft forgiveness are among the lifelines banks are offering to consumers and small businesses whose livelihoods are being upended by the economic fallout.

William Isaac and Howard Milstein plan to provide advice to U.S. and foreign banks of all sizes.

GreatAmerica Financial in Iowa is looking to form a bank so it can offer more products to small and midsize companies.

The OCC and FDIC’s proposal for modernizing the community reinvestment law would give banks below $500 million of assets the option to keep the current regime. But bankers and industry representatives say that threshold should be higher.

The agency will be tasked with providing $50 billion in loans to small businesses harmed by the pandemic. It is unclear whether the SBA will need bankers' help.