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FinTechs Take A Regional Approach To SMB COVID-19 Relief

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Below, PYMNTS rounds up the latest solutions that FinTechs and lenders are developing to ease the PPP lending process for SMBs and FIs alike, with many initiatives focused on enabling regional and community banks to maintain a competitive edge against the biggest banks. Citizens Bank Of Edmond. LendingTree. Fresno First Bank.

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BOK Financial touts a bright 2024 lending outlook

American Banker

The Oklahoma-based regional bank expects 6%-7% loan growth in the year ahead. Executives are also projecting that net interest income will start to improve after the metric hits a trough early this year.

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BOK says its benefiting from strong core markets, pullback by rivals

American Banker

The regional bank said metropolitan economies across its central and western U.S. Trepidation among competitors, too, is creating openings for the Oklahoma bank, its CEO says in an interview. footprint are resilient, and new loan opportunities are abundant.

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Apple To Shutter 30 More US Stores Again Amid Pandemic

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As instances of the coronavirus quickly increase in a number of regions across the nation, Apple plans to shutter 30 more stores in the United States on Thursday (July 2) at the latest. The tech company, which has 271 retail shops in the United States, has recently closed 47 stores again, CNBC reported.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Stories worth telling

Independent Banker

I’m headed to Memphis to meet with our state and regional partners, and then I’ll be engaging with the team at CRA Partners. Consider Watermark Bank in Oklahoma City, Okla., Where I’ll be this month. In my experience, there’s nothing more gratifying than to see a local business thriving and know that your bank was part of that.

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Zillow Brings Fast Cash Home Selling Platform To South Florida

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“Since we launched Zillow Offers a year ago, the response has been incredible, and we’re excited to bring Zillow Offers to homeowners in South Florida’s tri-county region who are looking for a stress-free way to sell their homes.”. Upcoming locations include Austin, Texas; Cincinnati, Ohio; Los Angeles, Oklahoma City, and more.

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Ollie And Fresh Food Delivery For – Yes – Dogs

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Because Ollie’s food is packaged fresh and doesn’t use preservatives, the firm doesn’t just specialize in making dog foods, it also specializes in running cold-chain, or temperature-controlled operations out of its three distribution centers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Reno, Oklahoma; and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

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