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A bridge to affordable housing

Independent Banker

Daniel Galindo, pictured, and Doug Schaeffer of Woodforest National Bank helped involve the community bank in providing funding for and access to affordable housing. We worked with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to jumpstart its down payment assistance program,” recalls Schaeffer. “We

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Affinity Federal Credit Union On The Importance Of Accelerating Digital Transformations

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“We look at everything through the lens of our mission: to support the financial lives of our members and the communities we serve.”. Embarking On A Digital Transformation.

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Mobile apps for community banks: In search of business value

NCR

Aware of the disruptive changes in how banking products and services are delivered, community banks continue adopting new technologies to keep up with competition and customers’ demand. Will a mobile banking app really help to solve community banks’ challenges or is it just a waste of money? What does it mean for community banks?

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36 Hours at Fintech Meetup: Three Themes from the Las Vegas Event

Gonzobanker

Two AI tools in the wild: Bankwell , a Connecticut bank, is piloting an AI tool to help small business owners apply for loans at whatever time works for their busy schedules. Scaling through community banks and credit unions is, of course, another move plenty of fintech companies seek. Lesson (maybe) learned: Mind your scripts.

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Amazon’s Great Infrastructure Expansion Rolls On — Now With A New Logistics IT Center

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The office will feature a variety of positions interacting, including software developers and managers whose focus will be on creating, developing and innovating new tech-based solutions for Amazon’s varied and complex operational challenges.

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An App A Day Keeps Grocery Shoppers Coming Their Way

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As a community, we need to find a way to tackle the issue of food insecurity in a manner that engenders dignity and self-respect while being economically sustainable,” Daily Table says. Up next are areas in Texas, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio and South Carolina.

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Ohio Lottery Makes A New Bet on Mobile

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But playing and delivery methods keep changing, with Ohio of all places — no offense to the Buckeye State, home to multiple presidents and the Wright Brothers’ aerodynamic innovations — accounting for some of the latest developments. In Connecticut, for example, you cannot buy tickets with a credit card. Younger Lotto Players.

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