Nebraska Banking Industry

170
Banks

340
Communities

1,050
Branches & Offices

Banks have a direct interest in the economic growth and vitality of Nebraska communities. They support Nebraska’s economy with consumer, business and other loans, support local initiatives and provide more than 17,000 people with a rewarding place to work. 

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Giving Back

Jobs

Lending

Giving Back

$400 Million
​Community Investments & Contributions

119,165
Volunteer Hours

​​Banks play a vital role in the communities they serve by supporting community development projects and local organizations. Thousands of bank employees donate their time and expertise to community and school projects.

Source: 2022 NBA Member Survey

41
In-school Savings Banks​

Since 2001, Nebraska elementary students have saved for the future and improved their financial literacy by participating in deposit-only bank branches at their school. Banks work with Nebraskans of all ages to improve their financial decision-making and pursue their financial goals.  

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Source: Nebraska Council on Economic Education

Jobs

17,000
Employees

​$1.6 Billion
Annual Compensation & Benefits

Nebraska banks are a stable source of employment. A career in banking is an opportunity to help communities thrive and provides better-than-average compensation and benefits.  

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Lending

$10.1 Billion
New Home Loans Booked in 2021

​47,453
Number of New Home Loans in 2021

​$2.4 Billion
Number of Small Business Loans

1,792,000
Number of Small Business Loans

$13.6 Billion
Ag & Farm Real Estate Loans

Banks put the savings of their communities to work by using deposits to make personal, business and agricultural loans.

Sources: CFPB HMDA data, year-end 2021; FDIC Call Report 2Q2021 and Year-End 2021