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Independent Banker highlights exceptional lenders

7/7/25

High-performing community bank lenders use innovation and relationship-based banking to support their customers, as detailed in the latest Independent Banker magazine.

Common Traits: The Independent Banker article details the common traits of a commercial lender in Georgia, an agricultural lender in Iowa, and a mortgage and consumer lender in Virginia. The article says these exceptional lenders place high importance on technology, flexibility, personal service, flexible financing, intergenerational planning, and well-trained, experienced loan personnel.

More: The July edition of Independent Banker also includes articles on the community bank response to the California wildfires, community bankers who have risen from the front line to the C-suite, ATM security tips, building AI policies, and more.

Access: The magazine is available on the Independent Banker website and via the digital edition. Community bankers also can subscribe to Independent Banker’s newsletter to receive the magazine via email.

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