PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

London-based Metro Bank has struck a deal to buy peer-to-peer lender RateSetter for £2.5 Metro will make additional payments to shareholders if RateSetter reaches certain benchmarks, according to a news release. Metro Bank will operate RateSetter as an independent entity and make loans under both its and Metro Bank brands.

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Metro Lending Meeting Capital 230

PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2019

The publication said Patriot National’s plans to acquire the SBA lending business of Hana Financial, announced last year, have hit a snag from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which signed a formal agreement that sees the OCC requiring Patriot to make changes in board oversight and auditing processes. .”

National 139

National Community Bank Metro Lending 139

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Reports in Reuters late last week said Metro Bank, Starling Bank and ClearBank have been awarded funds to boost small business lending and banking competition. 365 million: the total sum of RBS grants awarded in the first round to Metro Bank, Starling Bank and Tide partner ClearBank. Starling secured $130.7

Metro 116

Metro Strategy Industry Lending 116

Jeff For Banks

APRIL 23, 2017

Jeff Bank A: To our shareholders, Since our inception, we have used the word ‘‘Absolutely’’ as a part of our brand. We continue to grow market share in the [metro] market, strengthen our number one market share in [region], and are excited about the tremendous opportunities we have in our new markets. Do these banks sound alike?

US 65

US Regional Marketing Branding 65

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

By year’s end, Hill had been shown the door and now Metro is stabilizing its reputation as the highest priority. Sweet Deal for the Acquiree) Award –Goes to Honey Science Corporation for its $4 billion acquisition by PayPal with Honey keeping its brand and HQ. The Branding Name-Thud Award – Goes to BB&T + Suntrust becoming Truist.

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

PNC made a Gonzo move with a national digital expansion in 2018 with the unique idea of building a small number of branches in target metro markets like Kansas City and Dallas. Leveraging the Virtual Wallet brand it built years ago, it will be worth watching how PNC fares in 2019. GonzoBanker of the Year – Mid-Size Banks.

Fintech 102

Fintech Conference Innovation Community 102