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How the MPF® Program Keeps Community Banks Competitive

Through the Mortgage Partnership Finance® (MPF®) Program, community banks gain access to the secondary mortgage market while benefiting from key competitive advantages.

Sep 01, 2025
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Lending

Lindsay LaNore: How to Play Well Without the Ball

There’s a rule that applies on the basketball court that can also be applied in the workplace. It’s called the 95% rule, and this is how it works.

Sep 01, 2025
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4 Regulatory Challenges Community Banks Face Today

The regulatory environment for banks feels like it’s being turned upside down, but the fundamentals of compliance and risk management remain the same.

Sep 01, 2025
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Compliance

Still Processing Checks Like It’s 1995? Fraudsters Are Counting on It

Outdated check processing systems expose community banks to rising fraud and compliance risks.

Sep 01, 2025
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Compliance

Evaluating Credit Card Rewards in Modern Banking

Younger generations prefer debit to credit, but consumers’ appetite for card rewards is still strong. Learn how your community bank can integrate rewards as part of its payments strategy.

Nov 03, 2025
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Community State Bank Brews Up Coffee and Community

Community State Bank and Shepherds College united to create Shepherds Community Café, a donation-based coffee shop that fosters occupational experience for students with different needs.

Nov 03, 2025
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Outdated Positive Pay Leaves Banks Exposed

Over 90% of banks report rising fraud attacks, yet most remain dissatisfied with Positive Pay adoption—while fintechs win business customers with modern tools. Here’s how community banks can...

Sep 30, 2025
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Compliance

Out of Office: Brad Henion

The executive vice president and chief lending officer at $4.4 billion-asset ChoiceOne Bank in Sparta, Michigan, has trained hunting dogs for decades.

Oct 01, 2025
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