OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INDIANA BANKERS ASSOCIATION

Vol. 108 2024 No. 4

Providing a Path: IBA-Member Bank Using ITIN Mortgage Loans To Reach Its Local International Population

Providing a Path

IBA-Member Bank Using ITIN Mortgage Loans To Reach Its Local International Population

Three years into their Individual Taxpayer Identification Number Loan Program, Security Federal Savings Bank, Logansport, has found nothing but success in their efforts to assist the international community in their service area. The program helps residents who do not have a social security number, including undocumented immigrants, but have an individual taxpayer identification number. Security […]

Providing a Path

IBA-Member Bank Using ITIN Mortgage Loans To Reach Its Local International Population

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Inclusive Language Is An Asset

Inclusive Language is an Asset

The Importance of Language Inside and Outside of Banking Institutions

When we’re babies, we have a unique relationship with language. We start with a listen-first approach, then grow into toddlers who prioritize expanding vocabulary and asking questions. As teenagers we create a whole new relationship with language, using slang, jargon and digital communication to incorporate our own personality in the language we use.

Inclusive Language is an Asset

The Importance of Language Inside and Outside of Banking Institutions

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Unlocking the Potential of ERGs

Unlocking the Potential of ERGs

Essential Best Practices

As financial institutions consider ways to engage their teams, create a strong sense of belonging and bolster culture, employee resource groups continue to be an attractive option. ERGs, also known as affinity groups or business resource groups, are internal communities within your workplace that are voluntary, employee-led and serve as a resource for their members.

Unlocking the Potential of ERGs

Essential Best Practices

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: The Journey and Your Business

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: The Journey and Your Business

Like many companies throughout the U.S., Old National Bank recognizes that maintaining a firm commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a powerful differentiator and a key to our continued success. Strong Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs and policies help organizations like ours attract, develop and retain top talent by building a culture of inclusion where differences are not just welcomed, but also celebrated.

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IBA Education-Calendar-Feature

2024 IBA Education Calendar

September Security Officer ForumSept. 5: IBA Center Annual ConventionSept. 8-10: French Lick Resort Retail Management Continuing Education SeminarSept. 11: IBA Center Advanced Ag Banking ConferenceSept. 11-12: DoubleTree by Hilton, Lafayette Senior Retail Banking Officer ForumSept. 12: IBA Center Mortgage Lending SchoolSept. 16-18: IBA Center Call Report PreparationSept. 18-19: IBA Center IBA Annual Washington TripSept. 23-25:

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Ben-Bochnowski- Chairman IBA FEATURE

Chairman’s Report

Primary season is already over both in Indiana and at the IBA. We held our first-ever internal “primary” process for candidates who want to run for the board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis this year. When two Michigan seats were open on the Board last year, credit unions won both because they rallied behind their only two nominees while the bank vote was split among five candidates.

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Amber Van Til -Vantage-Viewpoint-FEATURE

Vantage Viewpoint

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Roadmap

Our mission at the Association is to grow stronger banks and stronger communities. One of the ways we do that is by providing resources to help our members and your employees institute best practices for areas like internal human resources or external communications and public relations. With this issue of Hoosier Banker, we are excited to roll out a new resource for an area where many of our members are unsure of how (or if) to start – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Vantage Viewpoint

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Roadmap

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