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Heard a major Houston bank is quietly letting go of their entire CRE team

Three sources telling me the same thing. Not going to name names but if you’re in CRE lending downtown you probably already know which shop. Anyone have more color on this?

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Big name RM spotted at competitor’s holiday party — coincidence?

Saw someone who definitely shouldn’t have been there. Could be innocent but felt like a soft landing conversation. Timing is interesting given what’s been going on with their book.

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Which Houston bank has the best culture right now and which has the worst?

Be honest. We’re all anonymous here. I’ll start — the one on Post Oak that rhymes with “Smegions” has been a revolving door for two years straight. Leadership problem or comp problem?

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Merger rumors swirling around two Houston community banks — anyone else hearing this?

Been hearing from multiple people that two well-known community shops have been in quiet talks. Boards reportedly involved. Nothing public yet but the timeline sounds like Q3 if it happens.

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