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For Mary Ann Scully, pivot to higher education a chance ‘to have an impact’
When Mary Ann Scully, founder of Howard Bank, announced the bank was being sold to F.N.B. Corporation, many wondered what the next step would be for her.
First National Bank-Howard Bank merger to bring new resources to Baltimore region
On Jan. 22, Pittsburgh-based FNB Corp. completed its merger with Howard Bancorp Inc., the holding company of Howard Bank, a move that will make First National Bank the sixth-largest bank […]
‘There’s just a relentless drive to fewer banks’
The numbers tell the story of how banking in Maryland has changed. At the turn of the century 20 years ago, there were 142 banks headquartered in the state. Today? […]
With Howard deal, FNB accelerates decade-long effort to grow in Maryland
FNB, the Pittsburgh-based company acquiring Howard Bank, isn’t a stranger to Maryland or the Baltimore marketplace.
As industry consolidated, Howard Bank looked for — and found — a suitor
Since its launch in 2004, Howard Bank grew by absorbing other local banks, eventually becoming the largest community bank in the greater Baltimore area.
Howard Bank sells mortgage business to ex-employees
Howard Bank is getting out of the mortgage business, its parent company announced Tuesday.
Fourth-generation banker sees value in law school education
A law school education teaches a way of thinking that has benefits in fields besides the law. Banker Frank K. Turner Jr. knew he would not be practicing law by […]
Banking deposit war heats up as economy returns to normal
The competition for deposits among banks has heated up over the past couple of months as the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates three times this year. While the competition […]
Cybersecurity efforts continue to grow for banks
At Hamilton Bank, a Towson-based financial institution with seven branches, cybersecurity used to be one employee’s part-time job a few years ago and an outside security company would come in […]
Merger costs hit Howard Bancorp hard in first quarter
Howard Bancorp reported a loss in the first quarter of 2018, citing extensive costs associated with its March 1 acquisition of First Mariner Bank. The parent company of Howard Bank […]
Regulators approve Howard Bancorp’s deal to acquire 1st Mariner
The parent company of Howard Bank has received all of the required regulatory approvals needed to finalize its acquisition of 1st Mariner Bank.
Howard Bancorp sees earnings gain in 2017
Howard Bancorp, the Ellicott City-based parent company of Howard Bank, had a double-digit percentage increase in net earnings in 2017, but a slight increase in earnings per share.
