The percentage of farm lenders losing money hit a six-year high in the third quarter, according to the FDIC.

The company will pay $122 million for six branches and nearly $1 billion in assets.

While digital channels are becoming more popular, many banks remain committed to highway advertising.

In some cases bankers' willingness to close branches and cut staff is a testament to their company's strength.

Christopher Maher, who has announced seven bank deals since 2015, says a stable rate outlook will help buyers and sellers crunch merger numbers.

Apollo Bank's agreement to be sold to a credit union has bankers worried there will be larger such sales in 2020.

Apollo Bank's agreement to be sold to a credit union has bankers worried there will be larger such sales in 2020.

Craig Howie, who joined the bank after a merger, will succeed the retiring Jon Evans on Jan. 1.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and other regulatory agencies confirmed that the recent legalization of the substance eases banks' anti-money-laundering requirements.

The company will enter three counties in its home state after it buys Roselle.

Mullis has thrived as a traditional community banker, leading the redevelopment of historic buildings in a small, struggling Georgia town and successfully growing Morris Bank in a mostly rural market.

Mullis has thrived as a traditional community banker, leading the redevelopment of historic buildings in a small, struggling Georgia town and successfully growing Morris Bank in a mostly rural market.

Year to date through Sep. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

Year to date through Sep. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

PiNG Bank, which would be based in Jersey City, is being proposed by former bankers at Cross River Bank, Citigroup and Bogota Savings Bank.

The company agreed to pay $41 million for Victory Community Bank.

The Small Business Administration has told lawmakers it can reinvigorate its streamlined guarantee program by nearly tripling the maximum loan size. So far, Congress has been mum on the idea.

Many lenders are establishing a firm bottom on variable interest rates amid intense competition for commercial credits, rising deposit costs and the possibility that the Fed could take rates to unprecedented lows.

David Becker, who founded First Internet Bank two decades ago, says traditional banks' digital-only ventures are only making his bank look more mainstream.

More than half of U.S. counties lost access to bank branches between 2012 and 2017, with rural counties that have less educated and minority residents especially hurt, the central bank said.