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Community Bank CEO Outlook 2027
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This survey has 20 questions and will take 5-7 minutes to complete. We appreciate your participation!
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1.
What will be your community bank’s greatest business
challenges
in 2027? (Select up to three)
(Required.)
Increasing loans
Increasing earnings
Growing deposits
Reducing expenses
Complying with regulations
Meeting capital requirements
Keeping up with technology needs or advancements
Addressing data security
Attracting and retaining qualified staff
Planning for succession
Competition from credit unions
Competition from non-bank entities
The economic environment
Something else (please specify)
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2.
What will be your community bank’s greatest business
opportunity
in 2027? (Select one)
(Required.)
Differentiating my community bank from other financial services firms in my market
New line(s) of business
Fintech partnership
Digitization
Wealth management/financial planning
Green lending
Something else (please specify)
3.
If you plan to forge a fintech partnership in 2027, what product, service or goal will be the focus?
4.
If you plan to open a new line of business, what will it be?
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5.
Which of these revenue streams are most likely to drive your community bank’s profitability in 2027? (Select up to two)
(Required.)
Commercial/industrial lending
Small business lending
Residential mortgage lending
Commercial real estate lending
Auto lending
Agricultural lending
Payments
Credit/debit card services
Wealth management/brokerage services
Insurance sales
Something else (please specify)
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6.
Which revenue sources do you anticipate will grow the most at your community bank in 2027 (select up to three)?
(Required.)
Commercial/industrial lending
Commercial real estate lending
Small business lending
Agricultural lending
Residential mortgages
Auto lending
Personal loans
Credit cards
Non-core banking activities (subsidiaries, insurance, travel, etc.)
Other (please specify)
