New ICBA podcast on 2023 top lenders

The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast features community bankers from Independent Banker magazine’s lists of 2023’s top community bank lenders.

New Episode: In the interview with host Charles Potts, Dan Schopp of First Security Bank in Mackinaw, Ill., Mike Rizzo of Five Star Bank in Roseville, Calif., and Chris Benjamin of Community Bank Delaware in Lewes, Del., discuss local market opportunities amid rising interest rates and recent large bank failures.

Background: The July issue of Independent Banker magazine features rankings of the top community bank loan producers based on 2022 FDIC data. This year’s list features agricultural, commercial, and consumer and mortgage lenders across three asset classes.

Previous: Sponsored by FIS, the podcast also features previous episodes on Independent Banker magazine’s "40 Under 40" list and 2023 Best-Performing Banks, recent large bank failures, ICBA advocacy priorities, the future of ICBA ThinkTECH, and more. Listen here.