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Bad Actors Emerge in PPP Lending – More Expected as Forgiveness Guidance Emerges

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As the initial rush to secure PPP loans dies down, financial institutions now face a new set of questions: How do financial institutions handle misused, unforgiven loans and fraudulent loans? Stay up-to-date on the latest updates to PPP loans and guidance by visiting Abrigo's PPP Lending Resource page. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Axos Bank Expands Commercial Presence In NYC, LA

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15) that it will launch regional commercial banking operations in New York and Los Angeles in an effort to grow its corporate client base and connect existing business customers in the markets with its senior banking professionals. The bank announced Thursday (Aug. The bank is targeting the middle-market and niche clientele, it noted.

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Fintech Deals to Watch: Growing in the Digital World

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Mark Cuban is tweeting about Jill Castilla’s fintech efforts with lending system startup Teslar. In a zeitgeist moment of what is happening in payments market disruption, the Los Angeles’ Staples Center was renamed Crypto.com Arena. Digital Security. Fintech investing has gained near sport status. OK, me neither.

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4 Sure Signs Your PPP Loan Will NOT Be Forgiven

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While it’s been a mad dash to secure funds for small business borrowers, the work is far from over once the loans are issued. Eligibility for loan forgiveness has been just as confusing – if not more so – than securing a PPP loan. This week, a new round of funding was made available for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

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Is Your Financial Institution Aware of These PPP Red Flags?

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Fraudulent (or lack of) supporting documents Supporting documents are a critical part of both the application phase and forgiveness phase of PPP lending. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Shake Shack, and the Los Angeles Lakers made headlines when they, along with other public companies, received PPP loans. Lending & Credit Risk.

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Bitcoin Daily: AT&T Must Answer To Suit From Crypto Investor; Berlin Blockchain Startup Cleared For $280M Token Sale

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CoinDesk also reported that RenrenBit , a China-based crypto peer-to-peer lending and wallet startup, has secured commitments worth $21 million for its own token (called RRB) sale. According to CoinDesk , Michael Terpin is seeking $23.8

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SoFi-Social Capital Merger Will Fuel Growth Of One-Stop-Shop Financial Supermarket

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billion, and also expanded internationally by purchasing Hong Kong-based investment app 8 Securities. To address that perceived name recognition mismatch, in 2019 SoFi signed a record 20-year, $600 million stadium naming rights deal for the brand-new facility that is home to both the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers football teams.

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