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A commercial bank is a for-profit financial institution. It is legally allowed to accept deposits and provide loans. Commercial banks serve consumers and small- to medium-size businesses. Some also ...

More than 6,000 commercial bank branches across the country closed in the last five years. The impact of branch closures is often greater in low-income and rural communities. Some consumers might need ...