Bank or credit union? That’s a question most will have when deciding where to begin their financial journey. Credit unions are often misunderstood. In fact, some common misconceptions about credit unions are that strict requirements exist for membership and that credit unions don’t have up-to-date technology. Both may have been true in the past but are no longer the case. … [More]
Bank Introduces New ‘Welcome Home Grant’ Down Payment Program for Homebuyers in Phoenix
With the start of the Spring homebuying season, BMO Harris Bank announced the launch of its new Welcome Home Grant down payment program in Phoenix, which offers grants to eligible borrowers to assist with down payment and closing costs. When paired with other programs offered by BMO, eligible borrowers can receive up to $24,500 in combined assistance. With the help of these … [More]
Their Story: U.S. Bank Access Fund Helps Founder of African Market in Tempe
Florence Amoako, founder of Ako International Market in Tempe, Arizona, just celebrated 20 years in business. She is one of the first to receive assistance through the via Phoenix-based Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Retail, Arts, Innovation, & Livability Community Development Corporation (RAIL). Florence Amoako immigrated to the U.S. from Ghana in West … [More]
Kansas-Based Bank with Phoenix Branch Expands Restaurant Finance Group
CrossFirst Bank, a subsidiary of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. with a location in Phoenix, announced that it will expand its restaurant finance group that will focus on building trusted relationships with established and high-growth restaurant chains. The Bank hired Bobby Oliver to lead the restaurant finance group as Executive Director, Restaurant Finance Group. “CrossFirst … [More]
Credit Union Expands across Arizona through Acquisition of Bank
Arizona Federal Credit Union announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Horizon Community Bank, an Arizona state-chartered bank headquartered in Lake Havasu City, Arizona and wholly-owned subsidiary of Horizon Bancorp, Inc. Horizon Community was founded in 2002 and currently operates six branches in Fort Mohave, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Mesa, Parker … [More]
Business Warrior and Fuel Me Enter $25M Funding Partnership
Business Warrior Corp., the source for small businesses in America to get more customers, today announces a letter of understanding (LOU) with Fuel Me, the first-of-its-kind technology platform providing nationwide fuel procurement and management services, to fund up to $25 million in loans from March 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2023, through the new Business Warrior Funding … [More]
FirstBank Closes Out Record Year, Awards $15,000 to Valley Businesses
FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” announced year-over-year double-digit percentage increases in assets, deposits, and income in the fourth quarter of 2021. Across FirstBank’s Arizona branches, assets totaled nearly $1.2 billion, up 21.4 percent. Total deposits were $1.1 billion, up 42.5 percent from the same time … [More]
GoDaddy Arranges Repurchase of $750M of Its Stock
GoDaddy Inc. announced it entered into accelerated share repurchase agreements (the "ASR Agreements") with each of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC to repurchase an aggregate of $750 million of GoDaddy's Class A common stock. GoDaddy expects final settlement of the ASRs to occur during the second quarter of 2022. As disclosed in its fourth … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Nuevo programa ofrece préstamos sin intereses a las pequeñas empresas
Ha llegado ayuda para que las nuevas empresas y los emprendedores locales impulsen sus negocios con acceso a capital asequible. El Buró de Mejores Negocios en la área Pacífica Sudoeste (BBB por sus siglas en ingles) ha lanzado múltiples Kiva Hubs que brindan préstamos sin intereses a pequeñas empresas que no pueden acceder al capital tradicional, sirviendo a las empresas del … [More]
New Program Offers No Interest Loans to Small Businesses
Help has arrived for local startups and entrepreneurs to boost their businesses with access to affordable capital. Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has launched multiple Kiva Hubs, which provide no interest loans to small businesses unable to access traditional capital, serving Valley businesses and beyond. With the success of the first Phoenix Kiva … [More]
Business Warrior Launches Small Business Lending Solution
Business Warrior Corp., the source for small businesses in America to get more customers, announces the official launch of its new small business lending solution, Business Warrior Funding. The new lending solution leverages Business Warrior’s expertise and strategic partnerships to help entrepreneurs grow their business and offset the difficulties often associated with … [More]
Excellent Financial Strength Rating for CopperPoint Insurance Company, Stable Outlook
CopperPoint Insurance Companies, a western-based super regional commercial insurance company, announced that AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) for CopperPoint Insurance Company and its subsidiaries with a stable outlook. Alaska National Insurance Company has also been added as a new member to Best's rating for CopperPoint Insurance Group. These … [More]
