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July 2020
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July 9, 2020
Questions arise about Tulsa and the Creek Nation
In a 5 – 4 decision, the United States Supreme Court has thrown into question a number of issues, including wrongful criminal convictions, property and sales taxes, along with question about bank collateral. The decision, written by Justice Neal Gorsuch, means that a large area of Eastern Oklahoma is still an American Indian Reservation and, as such, casts doubt on …
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July 8, 2020
Lucas comments on importance of Main Street Lending Program
Rep. Frank Lucas (OK-District 3) released the following statement today after the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston announced on Monday the Main Street Lending Program is fully operational. The MSLP will support small and mid-sized businesses, and their employees, that were in good financial standing before the pandemic by ensuring credit flows to businesses in need. The goal is to …
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July 7, 2020
Week of July 6
In This Issue… Second phase of Oklahoma Business Relief Program slated to start on July 14 SBA releases public data on Paycheck Protection Program Secret Service, Department of Labor, release info on unemployment insurance fraud Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame taking nominations for 2020 inductees – deadline is next week! OBA education corner …
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July 6, 2020
ABA president/CEO shares info on PPP
ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols recently shared an update and info to all bank CEOs on the Paycheck Protection Program. To all bank CEOs – I’m writing to provide a quick update on the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program, which both expired and was revived last week. Data Released. In response to calls from Congress for greater transparency, the …
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July 2, 2020
Oklahoma Business Relief Program to have second phase
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce announced a second phase of the Oklahoma Business Relief Program, which will begin later this month. Phase II of the OBRP is tentatively scheduled to begin on July 13. The Department of Commerce will give at least five-days notice before the start date. Another $50 million has been designated for use in the Program. Developed …
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July 2, 2020
Banc Card of America, Inc
BancCard partners with financial Institutions in 26 states providing credit card processing for their business customers. BancCard provides local, face to face customer service and focuses on building trusted, one-on-one relationships. Meeting a customer, shaking a hand, and really listening to their needs. We’ve earned the respect and trust of more than 600 financial institutions and have the lowest turnover …
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July 1, 2020
House approves Paycheck Protection Program extension
Earlier this afternoon, the U.S. House approved the previously passed Senate measure to extend the Paycheck Protection Program through Aug. 8. The extension, which was approved in both the Senate and House by unanimous consent, also decouples PPP authorization from the 7(a) program, eliminating the risk that the regular 7(a) program could shut down when the PPP hits its authorization …
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July 1, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program extension approved by Senate; Republican 5th District primary moves to runoff
The U.S. Senate approved an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program late last night. The PPP was set to expire at the end of Tuesday. The Program will still be paused following the Senate’s action as the U.S. House must also approve the extension. Once approved, the new deadline would be extended until Aug. 8. There is approximately $130 billion …
June 2020
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June 30, 2020
Week of June 29
In This Issue… Regulatory agencies propose new, revised Q&As on flood insurance Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame taking nominations for 2020 inductees Salary survey deadline this week 2021 Oklahoma Views & Vistas Calendar available for discounted price through Wednesday OBA education corner …