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Square Capital Distributed 76K PPP Loans Totaling $820M

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Square Capital LLC processed more than $820 million in Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans in six weeks, the firm reported. Last year, Square Capital did $2.3 Of that number, 60 percent of the borrowers had never before received a loan through Square Capital.

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Popular Celebrates 127 Years of Service to our Communities

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When we first opened our doors, we did so with a great sense of purpose and a vision to make a difference within our communities. I am proud to share that Popular’s commitment to meeting the diverse and growing needs of our customers and communities across all our regions is stronger than ever before.

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Popular Bank’s Commitment to Our Customers and Communities

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Dear Customers, Partners and Community Members, Thank you for being part of our Popular Bank family. In these uncertain times, we are all working together to navigate our new normal. While these are unprecedented times, our long-standing commitment to you and our communities has prepared us well.

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Popular Bank Issues Small Business Recovery Grants

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Grant Program Provides Relief to Non-profit Organizations and Small Businesses in New York and New Jersey Significantly Impacted by COVID-19. We are proud to stand behind our customers and communities during this challenging time. New Jersey. Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.

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Cross River establishes fintech investment banking unit

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The Fort Lee, New Jersey, company has hired a pair of veteran investment bankers to helm an effort serving fintechs' capital market needs "doubling down" on its commitment to the sector.

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Mastercard, Ripple Back Remittance Co SendFriend

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million from investors MIT Media Lab, Barclays, the Mastercard Foundation, Ripple, Techstars, Mahindra Finance, 2020 Ventures, and 8 Decimal Capital. This investment will allow us to build out our team and focus on community engagement marketing efforts.”. Remittance company SendFriend announced that it has raised $1.7

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Popular Bank Named Among First Investors of NWK FAM Fund

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The new investment vehicle aims to economically empower Black and Latinx business owners throughout the City of Newark. NWK FAM Fund Seeks to Narrow the Wealth Gap in New Jersey. Backed by prominent Black and Latinx investors, NWK FAM Fund aims to raise $100 million total in investible capital.