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A bridge to affordable housing

Independent Banker

When two executives at Woodforest National Bank noticed a dearth of affordable housing options in southeast Texas, they decided to do something about it, partnering with several housing and community groups to launch an innovative mortgage lending product aimed at underserved clients. Location: The Woodlands, Texas.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. There’s a lot of energy in the southern half of Texas, and it’s not just the resources that power our homes and cars. Edlund adds that ANB also does working capital lending, energy lending and real estate and development lending.

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

When the 2022/23 ICBA board of directors was introduced at ICBA LIVE in San Antonio, Texas, there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air. Scott Heitkamp, ICBA past chairman and president and CEO of Valuebank Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas. To sum it up, these leaders are all in and all heart for community banking.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

million gets the vaunted consumer lender a much-prized bank charter, low-cost deposits to juice current earnings, and a business lending capability to drive future growth. Lifetime Leadership Achievement Awards. We salute a legend of lending and credit union leadership. The Bank That Gets Fintech.

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Temenos to Acquire Kony: So What?

Gonzobanker

The digital banking market continues a long burn—this time like the smoke of a Texas summer barbecue. Geneva-based Temenos’ announced the acquisition of Austin, Texas-based digital application provider Kony in a deal totaling $580 million. This deal looks good for Temenos, Kony and the banking industry clients of both firms.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Financial institutions went from having no PPP lending program at all to funding their first loan in 90 days – and this with literally last-minute regulatory guidance. The Tiny Bank that Did It Award UBank of Texas. You know that dog either has Capital One or Delta Amex. Bank Deal of the Year PNC nabs BBVA USA – paying 1.3

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

BNC shareholders got a terrific premium, a 47% dividend increase, and a continued leadership role for Richard D. The Get Outta Dodge (and Focus) Award – Goes to Capital One for exiting a significant mortgage business to focus on cards and direct banking. The Real “Lending” Stock Award – Goes to longtime player LendingTree.