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ConnectOne Bank: Long Island expansion and property-loan stress

Founded by Frank Sorrentino in 2005, ConnectOne expanded through bank combinations. The First of Long Island merger closed June 1, 2025; systems conversion was reported complete in July. Property lending remained central to the larger bank.

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EverBank: specialty lending meets a proposed WaFd merger

EverBank’s mortgage and lender-finance businesses sit alongside nationwide digital deposits. Its proposed WaFd combination would add a western branch franchise, while June figures describe the standalone bank.

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First Interstate Bank: expansion gives way to a smaller footprint

First Interstate’s Great Western acquisition widened its western and midwestern franchise. Branch sales and lending exits now reshape the business, while June 2026 results combine a stronger interest margin with a disposal gain and mixed credit signals.

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First Merchants Bank: how a Muncie bank grew across the Midwest

First Merchants expanded from Muncie through acquisitions and a common banking platform. The First Savings integration finished in 2026, alongside newly identified credit problems, a multi-year community agreement and an announced January 2027 handover from Mark Hardwick to Mike Stewart.

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