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• OneAZ Credit Union opens new Peoria branch - Read Article

  OneAZ Credit Union opens new Peoria branch

  2026-08-27T09:30:18-07:00

  OneAZ Credit Union announced the opening of its newest branch in Peoria, expanding access to affordable financial services and deepening its commitment to supporting communities across Arizona. The Peoria Trailhead branch…

  
• America First Credit Union expands Arizona presence with Glendale branch - Read Article

  America First Credit Union expands Arizona presence with Glendale branch

  2026-08-27T09:20:00-07:00

  America First Credit Union will celebrate the opening of a Glendale branch at 5084 N. 83rd Ave. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 21. Community leaders and stakeholders are…

  
• How local and customer-focused banks are supporting the clean mobility shift - Read Article

  How local and customer-focused banks are supporting the clean mobility shift

  2026-08-24T16:25:51-07:00

  People are already making the move towards cleaner transport and more sustainable living. Electric vehicles are becoming more affordable, solar panels are appearing on more rooftops, and many households are…

  
• Top chargeback protection services helping businesses safeguard revenue in 2026 - Read Article

  Top chargeback protection services helping businesses safeguard revenue in 2026

  2026-08-18T03:40:00-07:00

  Every business that accepts card payments eventually deals with a chargeback, and how well it’s handled can be the difference between a minor cost of doing business and a real…

  
• How CDFIs fill the gap between banks and private money - Read Article

  How CDFIs fill the gap between banks and private money

  2026-08-16T00:05:00-07:00

  When a lender says no, the need for capital doesn’t disappear. A small business may still need inventory, a rural borrower may still need equipment, and a first-time homebuyer may…

  
• How mortgage underwriting delays impact loan closings — and how lenders can reduce them - Read Article

  How mortgage underwriting delays impact loan closings — and how lenders can reduce them

  2026-08-02T14:30:00-07:00

  Being able to close loans quickly and efficiently is no longer a luxury, but rather necessary for business in today’s mortgage environment. For many lenders, however, the underwriting process is…

  
• Nominations open for 2027 Excellence in Banking recognition - Read Article

  Nominations open for 2027 Excellence in Banking recognition

  2026-07-09T11:00:00-07:00

  Recognizing excellence in banking in Arizona highlights the institutions and leaders driving economic growth, innovation, and community impact. Each November, Az Business magazine publishes an Excellence in Banking special section…

  
• PNC completes FirstBank customer conversion in Arizona - Read Article

  PNC completes FirstBank customer conversion in Arizona

  2026-06-30T11:15:24-07:00

  The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) today announced it has completed the conversion of 780,000 customers, more than 1,620 employees and 95 branches across Colorado and Arizona from FirstBank…

  
• TruWest Credit Union launches summer auto refinance cash back campaign - Read Article

  TruWest Credit Union launches summer auto refinance cash back campaign

  2026-06-18T11:00:00-07:00

  TruWest Credit Union is helping members put more money back in their pockets this summer with the launch of its Auto Refinance Cash Back Campaign. Running now through Sept. 7, 2026,…

  
• Checking account requirements: What you need to know - Read Article

  Checking account requirements: What you need to know

  2026-06-15T07:35:00-07:00

  Opening a checking account is one of the most common steps people take when managing their money. A checking account gives you a place to receive income, pay bills, make…

  
• How to maximize returns with high-interest savings options - Read Article

  How to maximize returns with high-interest savings options

  2026-06-08T14:10:00-07:00

  When we start earning money in adulthood, we often try to fulfil all our childhood wishes. Some people spend all their earnings without ever thinking about saving and investing. As…

  
• Student banking in NC: What I wish I knew before opening an account - Read Article

  Student banking in NC: What I wish I knew before opening an account

  2026-05-07T08:00:00-07:00

  Key Takeaways Why Choosing the Right Student Bank Account is a Big Deal Reflecting on my college days, one choice stands out: picking my bank account. Not just any account,…