M&F BANK


Associated tags: CDFI, Community development, Community development financial institution, MDI, Bank, Empower, Renewable energy

Locations: NC

State Street Announces $100 Million Program for Minority Depository Institutions and Community Development Financial Institutions

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) today announced a $100 million program to provide low-cost, stable deposit funding to minority depository institutions (MDIs)1 and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)2, to support the firms’ collective missions of addressing inequities in our communities by working toward a more just and equitable future.

Key Points: 
  • State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) today announced a $100 million program to provide low-cost, stable deposit funding to minority depository institutions (MDIs)1 and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)2, to support the firms’ collective missions of addressing inequities in our communities by working toward a more just and equitable future.
  • As a part of this program, the firm is initially partnering with two mission-driven MDIs - Optus Bank and Mechanics & Farmers Bank (M&F Bank).
  • Both MDIs and CDFIs support low-to-moderate income communities through lending, affordable housing and workforce development.
  • This program, builds upon State Street’s actions to advance racial equity.

Mechanics & Farmers Bank Using nCino’s Cloud Banking Platform to Effectively Deliver on its Mission to Empower Diverse Communities

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Wilmington, N.C., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking for the global financial services industry, today announced that Mechanics and Farmers Bank (M&F), the second-oldest African American owned bank in the United States, is live on the nCino Cloud Banking Platform .

Key Points: 
  • Wilmington, N.C., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking for the global financial services industry, today announced that Mechanics and Farmers Bank (M&F), the second-oldest African American owned bank in the United States, is live on the nCino Cloud Banking Platform .
  • The technology upgrade is helping M&F process loans more quickly and creating increased convenience and connectivity for the underserved markets it intentionally serves.
  • For 116 years, M&F Bank has been focused on a critical mission; providing access to capital to diverse communities.
  • “We’re excited to be using nCino, one of the best platforms in the industry, to foster this mission and empower our associates to meet the needs of our customers with excellence.

Leyline Renewable Capital Announces Investment to Support Minority-Owned Local Bank

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

DURHAM, N.C., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leyline Renewable Capital, the leading provider of development-stage capital for renewable energy projects, announced a deposit with M&F Bank, the only minority-owned bank and community development financial institution in North Carolina. Leyline's deposit in M&F Bank's Empower Share Class Fund, also known as an ESC Fund,  bolsters M&F's mission to support underserved communities through lending, investing in technology and providing financial literacy programs.

Key Points: 
  • DURHAM, N.C., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leyline Renewable Capital , the leading provider of development-stage capital for renewable energy projects, announced a deposit with M&F Bank , the only minority-owned bank and community development financial institution in North Carolina.
  • "Leyline's investment in M&F Bank is an investment in our shared commitment to a more equitable future for our local community and beyond."
  • "We connected Leyline to this opportunity to work with M&F Bank, because of the companies' shared dedication to equitable development."
  • Leyline Renewable Capital invests in the development, construction and financing of sophisticated renewable energy projects.

HubSpot Invests $7.5 Million in Support of Minority Depository Institutions to Foster Economic Opportunities for Black Businesses, Families, and Communities

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Monday, December 6, 2021

The number of Black-led banks in the U.S. has been steadily declining , from48 in 2001, to 20 in 2020.

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  • The number of Black-led banks in the U.S. has been steadily declining , from48 in 2001, to 20 in 2020.
  • Due to this decline, Black communities have faced limited banking access and opportunity, which has created a racial wealth and funding gap.
  • Managed by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the Fund has deployed $55 million in capital in support of Black-led financial institutions, anchor institutions, and businesses.
  • HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) is a leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform that provides software and support to help companies grow better.

ChannelAdvisor Announces $3M Deposit at M&F Bank in Support of Minority-Owned Businesses

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

With this deposit, ChannelAdvisor recognizes M&F Bank's long-standing mission to provide financial solutions, including commercial loan opportunities, for individuals and business owners in underserved communities.

Key Points: 
  • With this deposit, ChannelAdvisor recognizes M&F Bank's long-standing mission to provide financial solutions, including commercial loan opportunities, for individuals and business owners in underserved communities.
  • As the second-oldest Black-owned bank in the U.S., M&F Bank was the ideal financial institution for ChannelAdvisor's deposit, which aims to bolster the inclusive recoveries of companies impacted by the ongoing pandemic.
  • We thank ChannelAdvisor for the trust in M&F Bank to be their financial partner," said James Sills, President and CEO, M&F Bank.
  • For more details about ChannelAdvisor, visit ChannelAdvisor's blog , follow ChannelAdvisor on Twitter @ChannelAdvisor , like ChannelAdvisor on Facebook and connect with ChannelAdvisor on LinkedIn .

JPMorgan Chase Announces Initiatives to Support Minority-Owned and Diverse-Led Financial Institutions

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --JPMorgan Chase today announced initiatives to further support Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) and diverse-led Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), as part of the firm's recently announced $30 billion commitment to advancing racial equity.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --JPMorgan Chase today announced initiatives to further support Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) and diverse-led Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), as part of the firm's recently announced $30 billion commitment to advancing racial equity.
  • These new initiatives are focused on strengthening minority-owned and diverse-led financial institutions by providing additional access to capital, connections to institutional investors, specialty support for Black-led commercial projects and mentorship and training opportunities.
  • By mid-year, JPMorgan Chase is expecting to increase its investments in MDIs to also include Latinx-led institutions.
  • JPMorgan Chase is providing more than $300 million in additional financing to CDFIs over the next five years.