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Local Banks Part II

By George Thurtle

In the last post I discussed the overall market conditions and unique nature of our banking market in the NW that is causing so many problems in this state. 2010 will be the year of reckoning for our local banks and in addition to the market forces there are regulatory forces causing problems. In November of 2008 as the TARP... »

Local Banks

By George Thurtle

If you have been following the news you will have heard the FDIC came in and forced merged Horizon Bank with Washington Federal effectively shutting down Horizon Bank. If you were with Horizon Bank there is one good thing with Washington Federal, in my opinion, you are probably associated with one of the best run banks in the nation. However... »