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Banks that found their niche lending markets

Technology has blurred community banks’ geographic borders for some lending niches—but for others, face-to-face remains the gold standard. These community banks know one size doesn’t always fit all.
April 01, 2020 | Independent Banker   Lending 

How to defend your bank from ransomware

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of ransomware’s low barrier of entry to compromise data and networks from banks, service providers and even customers. But experts say community banks can protect themselves with education, data management and security procedures.
April 01, 2020 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Preventing and detecting mortgage fraud

Many compliance functions are needed to detect mortgage fraud, from FACTA and FCRA to the SAFE Act. Here’s a look at the requirements.
April 01, 2020 | Independent Banker   Compliance Lending 

The juicy story behind First Citrus Bank

April 01, 2020 | Independent Banker  

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