2013-12-01
The Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions issued its December 2013 Monthly Bulletin to report on various banking applications and operational changes. The document details the conversion of MBL Bank to a commercial bank, the acquisition of MBL Bank by Minden Bancorp, and the opening or relocation of numerous loan production offices by Crescent Bank & Trust and Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank. Additionally, Gibsland Bank & Trust Company received approval to close its Minden branch while several new branches and offices were approved in Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi.