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The Paycheck Protection Program, Round Two

PYMNTS

That’s aimed at community banks and credit unions, a move meant to rectify a flaw in the first appropriation, where mom-and-pop businesses found themselves crowded out of PPP funds by larger “small” businesses that worked with big banks. .

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How Can Banks Thrive in the Next Five Years?

Jeff For Banks

There is a fintech firm, SoFi, that was born in 2011, that focuses on millennials financial needs. It started refi'ing student loans, something very few banks do. Two percent is a big matzah ball out there to overcome and compete with Ally Bank. I'm bullish on community banking. Now, they're in their 30's and 40's.

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Onovative Raises $1 Million in New Funding

Fintech Labs Insights

“(We) feel that this round of funding gives us the ability to continue to achieve our vision of providing community banks and credit unions with software that is simple to use and affordable.” Onovative says the funds will go toward “fuel(ing) sales growth and product development.”