M&A Is Bank M&A Getting More Expensive? Published July 22, 2013 9:00 AM | Updated February 10, 2020 10:45 AM 2:53 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Bank buyers are starting to pay more for assets; valuations soared this month in Prosperitys deal for FVNB and MB Financials deal for Taylor Capital, which could be the sign of increased prices for future bank M&A.