Endorsed Providers
CBAO Endorsed Service Providers are selected by bankers just like you. Endorsed Service Providers offer CBAO member banks an excellent resource for bank products and services. CBAO works with a few select companies that are the best in their field.
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Since 2001, BHG Financial has originated more than $19 billion in loan solutions to top-quality borrowers, which community banks can purchase via the BHG Loan Hub. To date, over 1,600 bank partners have trusted in this program as a proven source of interest income and diversification for their bank.
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ICBA CRA Solutions provides CRA Education & Training, CRA Support Services, the CRA Collaborative Peer Group, and CRA qualified loans, investments, and grants. Since our inception in 2000, we have helped banks across the country earn meaningful CRA credit through elder financial abuse prevention programs—all with flexible funding options to make it simple for banks to get involved.
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ICBA Payments
ICBA Payments, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), has been managing payments solutions for the nation’s community banks since 1985.We help power the potential of ICBA members through payments-related innovation, education, and advocacy to help community banks navigate the payments ecosystem and select suitable offerings at favorable pricing—helping community banks compete and thrive.
As a trusted strategic partner, ICBA Payments also provides consultative services, industry representation and ongoing vendor support to help community banks retain their best customers, earn profitable returns, and be respected as full-fledged participants in the evolving payments landscape.
Website: icbapayments.com Telephone: 800-242-4770 Address: 1615 L Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20036 Email: payments@icba.org
TCM Bank, N.A. TCM Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of ICBA Payments, provides credit card services along with portfolio acquisition and agent bank sponsorship for community banks nationwide.
Through the Total Card Management® credit card program, TCM offers superior community bank service along with compliance relief, improved market positioning, speed-to-market technology, and marketing support—all with no risk and zero liability. TCM Bank partners with nearly 750 community banks across the U.S. and is proud to meet the credit card needs of more than 530,000 cardholders. Website: tcmbank.com Telephone: 866-861-7669 Address: 3501 E Frontage Rd. Ste. 200, Tampa, FL 33607 Email: TCMBank@tcmbank.com
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Stifel and ICBA Securities are helping community banks maximize the impact they have on the communities they serve through a unique platform that delivers products and services relevant to every aspect of a community bank’s balance sheet, including institutional investing, loan sales, asset liability management, derivatives strategies, funding and more. Stifel is a long-time supporter of the Independent Community Bankers of America and its mission, and in partnership with ICBA Securities is able to return revenue to state bank associations. ICBA Securities is a wholly owned subsidiary of the ICBA and provides a full calendar of educational events for community bankers and investment professionals. ICBA Securities is endorsed by 34 affiliated state banking associations.
Website: icbasecurities.com Telephone: 800-422-6442 Address: 775 Ridge Lake Blvd., Suite 190, Memphis, TN 38120 Contact: Jim Reber, President and CEO Email: jreber@icbasecurities.com X: @ICBASecurities LinkedIn: ICBA Securities
ICBA Investment Column:
by: Jim Reber, President and CEO of ICBA Securities
- Do’s, Don’ts, and Maybes – A set of simple rules to streamline portfolio management in 2021
- Munis for the many – Taxable municipal bonds have appeal for nearly all community banks
- Slippery slope – Another yield curve shift has community bankers guessing.
- Portfolios morph-Investment securities have undergone big changes this year.
- Fed Taper Tactics A review of past QE wind-down strategies.
- Treasuries for the win! – Low yield spreads send community banks back to the basics
- Rising tide – Bonds to own for a rate hike environment
- The Great Escape
- Up with Coupons
- Price pullback prospects
- Fourth quarter rally
- Fixed rate or floating?
- World-wide demand
- High baseline yields accompany surprisingly wide spreads
- Remember the munis
- Time out for trivia
- Spread the wealth
- Play Ball!
- The Meek…
- Easing into the fall
- Yield enhancer, or gimmick?
- Concepts and facts
- Whole Lot of Thinkin’ Going On
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SHAZAM pioneered the PIN-debit point-of-sale transaction, still used worldwide today. We’re the only nationwide independent, member-owned debit network, processor and core provider supporting community banks and credit unions. Since we don’t answer to shareholders, we can reinvest profits in technologies our clients need as they serve the next generation of consumers. SHAZAM ensures our clients have the products and services they demand and expect in a cost-effective way. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Iowa, we’re a leader in payments and financial technology, with a simple mission: Strengthening community financial institutions. Visit us today at shazam.net.
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Travelers Insurance Companies offer a wide range of insurance products through Travelers SelectOne For Community Banks, our portfolio of products designed specifically for financial institutions. We have been providing effective insurance solutions for financial institutions since 1890. Our product line includes the Financial Institution Bond; Directors & Officers Liability coverage; Employment Practices Liability coverage; Property & General Liability coverage; Automobile coverage; Workers Compensation coverage; as well as a variety of products to address Professional Liability & Electronic Banking exposures.