The decade-old rule, now under review, is outdated and another example of one-size-fits-all regulation, community bankers say.

The company warned that the move will likely reduce its first-quarter profit by $8 million.

With an implementation deadline less than a year away, bankers will be pressed to detail how a new accounting rule for loan losses will affect reserves, earnings and capital.

Gateway Mortgage Group’s dream of being a national, diversified financial services player will hinge on its effort to turn a community bank into an online-only platform.

Sloane, who died on Saturday, refused to bulk up on commercial real estate loans, a move that helped him survive two severe economic downturns.

Jill Castilla, CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond, has taken steps to help her bank stand out from the crowd.

The moves are part of an ongoing effort by the Seattle bank to largely exit mortgage lending.

The companies had planned to make Chemical CEO David Provost the new leader before October's market gyrations led them to break off talks. When they revisited the deal, several things changed — including Provost's role.

The Tennessee company has set up a $3.5 million reserve associated with the unnamed borrower.

Community banks are relying more on analytics, incentives and business partnerships in hopes of stemming an outflow of deposit relationships.

The North Carolina company was hit with a tax penalty tied to its purchase of Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia.

The company plans to use the new capital to pursue growth opportunities.

Alliance Bank Central Texas may have found a way around National Credit Union Administration regulations that make it difficult for banks to buy credit unions.

The Montana company agreed to buy Heritage Bancorp for $241 million.

The first quarter proved sluggish for overall merger activity. Here are notable deals announced in March.

Bonnie Lee will succeed C.G. Kum, who is retiring as CEO next month.

Lenders argue that the move is premature, citing record-low charge-offs in the agency's 7(a) program.

The Illinois company will pay about $10 million, and redeem $23.5 million in trust-preferred stock, as part of the deal.

The Massachusetts mutual hired two former bankers from Blue Hills Bancorp, which was recently sold to Independent Bank.

New banks need to add loans to turn a profit. The problem for many is finding the lenders necessary to make that happen.