VT Banking Consolidation Trends: FDIC Data Shows Steep Decline.
FDIC data cited by Vermont Credit Unions shows the number of U.S. commercial banks and savings institutions fell from 8,680 in 2006 to 5,670 by end of 2017, an average loss of about 274 institutions per year via mergers and acquisitions.
Why It Matters
For Vermont finance professionals, this consolidation trend signals a shifting competitive landscape and potential changes in local banking access and services.