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Black-run bank channels capital infusion into digital upgrades

American Banker

M&F Bancorp in North Carolina plans to use some of the $18 million it received from big banks to make overdue improvements to its commercial lending platform. ]].

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North Carolina investment group buying Tennessee bank

American Banker

The acquirer had pursued a de novo strategy in its home state but was unable to raise enough capital.

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North Carolina de novo on pace to open in March

American Banker

Organizers of Triad Business Bank have raised enough capital and have received approval from the FDIC.

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Dogwood State raises $28M to expand across North Carolina

American Banker

The bank, formed in 2019 when investors bought and recapitalized Sound Bank, will use the funds to hire lenders and improve its overall infrastructure.

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Funding Round Could Give AvidXchange $2B Valuation

PYMNTS

Investment bank Financial Technology Partners is advising AvidXchange on this fundraising round, according to sources. Founded in 2000 by CEO Michael Praeger, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based firm provides software that automates payments, invoicing and accounting for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs).

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North Carolina de novo to open after raising $50 million

American Banker

Triad Business Bank, which will immediately have offices in three cities, will debut next week.

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Growing a mortgage portfolio: Encourage borrowers to bank local

Abrigo

With mortgage rates down in the US , many homebuyers are looking locally to their community banks to finance their new, potentially life-changing purchase. In the spirit of the go local movement, new data from Sageworks Bank Information peeked in on 10 cities to see which community banks were making an impact on local mortgage lending.

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