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FinTechs Take A Regional Approach To SMB COVID-19 Relief

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Bank technology providers Lendsmart and Griffin Technologies are teaming up to connect their banks and credit unions (CUs) with PPP loan management solutions. Fresno First Bank. Fresno First Bank. The companies said their initiative is geared toward enabling community FIs a competitive edge.

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Banking's Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2023 Edition

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They provide white label payments and depository services (think Paypal, Chime) and deploy that funding into specialized lending programs such as lending to wealth management firms, commercial fleet leasing, and real estate bridge lending. (Nasdaq: TBBK) Founded in 2000, this $7.5 It has not been all sunshine and rainbows for TBBK.

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Banking's Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2022 Edition

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Communities First Financial Corporation (OTCQX: CFST) Communities First Financial Corporation is the bank holding company for Fresno First Bank , which opened in December 2005 dedicated to meeting the banking needs of businesses, professionals, and successful individuals in Central California. Its headquarters is the only location.