What to Expect from Community Banks' 3Q Reports.

The article offers an outlook on the financial performance of community banks in the U.S. for the third quarter (3Q) of 2014. It discusses the potential for these banks to report stable net interest margins despite strong competition for the best credits. It also outlines the views of Old National Bancorp. chief financial officer Christopher Wolking, Sandler O'Neill + Partners LP analyst Scott Siefers, and Vitex Inc. president David Powell.