Comments on Current Banking Environment

Many of you have already experienced first-hand the change in the current banking climate. Banks are much more selective in making loans and most customers see significant revisions in rates and terms at renewal. To provide some perspective, we asked three local bankers to provide commentary - John Norris from Oakworth Capital Bank, Steve Palm with ServisFirst Bank and one banker who asked to remain anonymous.

 

Click the names below to read their commentary.

The Dent, Baker Advisor

Dent Baker routinely provides information and relevant articles via our electronic newsletter titled "The Dent Baker Advisor."

No Clarity Yet on 2011 Individual Income Taxes
July 27, 2010
By: Trey Whitt, CPA - Partner

Homebuyer Credit Closing Date Extended
July 6, 2010
By: Patrick Barker, CPA - Senior Accountant

Mortgage Rates are still at historic lows - Is it time to refinance?
June 28, 2010
By: Michael E. Baker, CPA - Partner

Jefferson County Requires New Business License Application
May 6, 2010
By: Tammy Carter, Client Service Specialist

Small Business Health Insurance Credit Available This Year
May 5, 2010
By: Trey Whitt, CPA

Small Business Provisions of the HIRE Act
March 29, 2010
By: Trey Whitt, CPA

Key Provisions of the Healthcare Reform Legislation
March 22, 2010
By: Trey Whitt, CPA

Deductions for Small Business Health Premiums
December 16, 2009
By: Bill Bailey, CPA

2010 Roth IRA Conversions
November 18, 2009
By: Trey Whitt, CPA

Liberalized Homebuyer Credit Extension
November 6, 2009
By: Trey Whitt, CPA

Common Sense Healthcare?
October 6, 2009
By: Trey Whitt, CPA

Who's Paying for Healthcare Reform?
August 21, 2009
By: Trey Whitt, CPA

State and Local Audits are on the Rise
August 3, 2009
By: Trey Whitt, CPA

Jefferson County Occupational Tax Invalid 
July 1, 2009 
By: Russell M. Cunningham, IV of The Cummingham Firm

Comments on the Current Banking Environment
June 17, 2009
By: John Norris of Oakworth Capital Bank and Steve Palm of ServisFirst Bank