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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Building hope for 2021

Independent Banker

That may be because, as a third-generation banker, some of my best childhood memories involve being with my community bank family and the many traditions associated with this special time of year. It always felt like an honor to be at the center of that community spirit and see the happiness that it brought to everyone involved.

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The power of a CDFI

Independent Banker

“Our mission as a CDFI, obviously, is serving low-income census tracts, as well as [helping] the population who haven’t been historically included in the banking world,” he says. The majority of the FSWCF’s loan programs are dedicated to small businesses in rural Colorado, New Mexico and the Navajo Nation.

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Deal in New Mexico lifts credit union-bank merger tally to 14

American Banker

Eagle Federal Credit Union said it plans to acquire Southwest Capital Bank in a transaction slated to close next year. It would help the buyer expand its cannabis banking operation.

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Mountain America exiting New Mexico with branch deal

American Banker

The Sandy, Utah-based credit union said it opted to part with its two New Mexico branches to focus on other geographies. At least one expert expects an uptick in branch sales as more credit unions seek to "right-size" their networks.

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Nusenda Credit Union buying bank in New Mexico

American Banker

Nusenda's agreement to buy Western Heritage Bank would be its first bank acquisition and the first such combination in the state.

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New lender to serve minority entrepreneurs in New Mexico

American Banker

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: You make the American dream possible

Independent Banker

Independence Day seems just a little sweeter this year as we recognize the incredible community bank victory that just took the financial services industry, and Congress, by storm. Leave it to nearly 5,700 of the nation’s community banks to assert their independence in a way never seen before! Where I’ll be this month.