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While 2020 is only about half over, it has definitely been memorable. Unfortunately, it included the cancellation of our Annual Meeting and Convention. You may recall your 2020 membership dues included a registration for the Convention. While we missed seeing you at convention, we still want to make things right. To do so, we have created a $500 credit for …

By now, your bank should have received its Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame ballots, which were mailed out on July 31. Please make sure your bank’s ballots are returned to the OBA by Aug. 21 so they can be tallied. If you have any questions, contact Lea Ann Jackson at the OBA.

In This Issue… Be sure to return your bank’s Hall of Fame ballots! Save the date for OBA Oktoberfest Golf Tournament ABA, OBA survey seeks feedback on current core provider experiences Forgiveness platform user guide released ABA starts anti-phishing campaign OBA education corner …

The Small Business Administration has released its platform user guide for forgiveness applications, and the forgiveness portal will be up and running on Monday, Aug. 10. Several bankers have called us and said they are ready to start submitting the forgiveness applications they’ve already processed on Monday, especially those working with companies like OBA’s endorsed vendor Abrigo, where approved applications …

The Small Business Administration has released its platform user guide for forgiveness applications, and the forgiveness portal will be up and running on Monday. Several bankers have called us and said they are ready to start submitting the forgiveness applications they’ve already processed on Monday, especially those working with companies like OBA’s endorsed vendor Abrigo, where approved applications have been …

Updated Aug. 4, 2020  As of June 1, Oklahoma entered Phase 3 of the reopening process, which removed limits on group gathering sizes. However, the OBA is still limiting enrollment for live events to allow for social distancing. In the best interest of everyone involved, we will follow the guidelines below for indoor live events: Please enter and exit the …

In This Issue… Answer leadership’s call: OBA Emerging Leaders Academy accepting applications OCC issues rule on account withdrawals from collective investment funds Check out OBA’s Strategic Members COVID-19 Resource Page OBA education corner …

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a request for information seeking on ways to create a regulatory environment that expands access to credit and ensures consumers and communities are protected from discrimination in all aspects of credit transactions. The bureau issued the RFI in lieu of a symposium it planned to host this fall on issues related to the Equal …

Here’s what your OBA is currently doing to help your small business customers: PPP Loan Forgiveness of all PPP loans less than $150,000 Over the past 10 days, the OBA has been working with our congressional delegation, asking it to co-sponsor two bills, one in the Senate (S. 4117) and now one (H.R. 7777) in the House of Representatives. So …

In This Issue… ABA study provides window into pre-COVID, post-COVID construction lending Abrigo’s PPP Forgiveness Platform can be helpful with SBA processes Oklahoma Views & Vistas Calendar available for discounted pricing through Aug. 31 OBA education corner …