Jefferson Financial Credit Union in Louisiana struck a deal to bring in $12 million in secondary capital, which is believed to be the biggest haul to date for a credit union. Will it embolden other CUs to pursue similar fundraising efforts?

Clearinghouse CDFI will use funds from the $2 million investment to support affordable-housing and economic development projects in communities and Native American reservations in California, Nevada and Arizona.

The Tennessee branches are being sold as part of First Horizon's deal to buy Capital.

Teaching financial literacy, being recognized by the SBA, showcasing the power of advocacy and other ways credit unions are giving back in their communities.

Jefferson Financial in Louisiana struck a deal to bring in $12 million in secondary capital, which is believed to be the biggest haul to date for a credit union. It could also embolden other credit unions to pursue similar fundraising efforts.

The credit union has agreed to buy State Bank of Georgia in Fayetteville.

The House-passed tax bill would eliminate the New Markets Tax Credit while the Senate bill would not reauthorize it when it expires in two years. Bankers and other proponents say that if it is discontinued many economic development projects in rural and low-income communities won’t be funded.

The company, which counts veteran banker Jay Sidhu among its investors, is selling to Ameris for $145 million in cash and stock.

Readers weigh in on the departure of Richard Cordray, debate whether online lenders are akin to subprime lenders, offer praise of a community banker, and more.

The company has agreed to pay $49 million for First West Virginia Bancorp, the parent of Progressive Bank.

While technology will let many banks cut staff and reduce the size of branches, factors such as geography, customer demographics and strategic direction will ultimately shape the look and feel of future offices.

It’s good to be a business lender with a long contact list. Loan growth is weak and the talent pool has been shrinking, so banks big and small are paying top dollar to get an edge.

The company, which had launched an at-the-market offering in late May, plans to use the proceeds for organic growth.

Bridge Bancorp, which plans to rebrand is bank as BNB Bank, also plans to boost 2018 profit by $3.3 million by closing 14% of its branches.

Banks would be big winners if Congress slashes corporate tax rates and they will have no shortage of options for deploying all that extra cash.

From helping fund new libraries and preparing kids for school to community shred days and free car washes, here's how credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

Beneficial Bancorp in Pennsylvania believes it can make a dent in a relationship-driven business that is expected to have more borrower demand in 2018.

Bank of McKenney rebranded itself as Touchstone Bank after its merger with CCB Bankshares.

Year to date through Jun. 30, 2017. Dollars in thousands.

Full-time equivalent, as of Jun. 30, 2017. Dollars in thousands.