article thumbnail

Figure CEO: Figure Pay, National Bank Charter Will Boost Financial Inclusion

PYMNTS

While many digital-first companies springboard from payments into lending, Figure Technologies , a FinTech focused on home improvement, debt consolidation and retirement products that leverage blockchain protocols, is branching out from lending into payments. Looking Toward The Blockchain . The Charter Advantage .

National 215
article thumbnail

Rebeca Romero Rainey: We make every day better

Independent Banker

I’ll be speaking at the community banking program at Montana State University, visiting TCM Bank in Tampa, Fla., With a laser focus on community banks, the solutions these fintechs debuted aim to help us better reach target audiences, enhance internal procedures and create external efficiencies. Where I’ll be this month.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Bank of Montana. In order to compete as a small bank, we have been forced to keep higher-than-peer capital levels, so that our lending limit allows us to service local borrowers’ needs. Tom Swenson, CEO and chairman of the board, Bank of Montana. Bank of Montana. First Security Bank of Deer Lodge. Deer Lodge. Rapid City.

article thumbnail

What’s in it for Me? Real Estate Investment Technology

Fintech Labs Insights

Earlier this year, we examined the breakdown of proptech and where its four separate divisions fit into fintech. Lending Home is open to accredited investors looking to fund real estate investment projects for a term of 12 months or less. LendingHome. These companies offer investors returns on the cash flow of the property.