Where’s the money? Loan program a scramble for local businesses, banks

Natalie Chandler, Editor at CityBusiness

Three days after the start of a $349 billion federal loan program to help business owners survive COVID-19, the prediction that it would a challenge to immediately distribute money appears…

Coronavirus loans bring challenge for local banks

Lance Traweek at New Orleans City Business

As they await guidance from the U.S. Small Business Administration, community banks are preparing for the disbursement of $349 billion worth of loans to help businesses affected by the COVID-19…

CARES ACT Small Business Relief Summary

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law, and we must wait for the SBA to issue official guidelines for Banks to follow in…

Number of unbanked Americans decreasing, report says

Lance Traweek, Managing Editor at New Orleans City Business

Due to nationwide economic growth, the number of unbanked Americans fell to 6 percent last year, according to a Federal Reserve report. The figure was down from 8 percent in…

Trump Signs Dodd-Frank Rollback Legislation into Law

Lance Traweek, CityBusiness

This content is from the New Orleans CityBusiness article written on May 24, 2018.  The section in bold is a quote given by Metairie Bank’s President and CEO, Ron Samford. Local community…

Metairie Bank Continues to Provide Quality Loan Services to Southern Louisiana

When it comes to banking in Southern Louisiana, it’s important to choose a bank with friendly, knowledgeable staff that you can rely on, day in and day out. Here at…

America’s Banks Rebuild Communities

Banks are strong partners in their communities. Within the last few months, multiple parts of the United States endured devastating Hurricanes.  As communities come together to rebuild, they turn to local…

Equifax Breach – Important Message Regarding Data Breach

Electronic Banking Department

As many of you are aware, consumer credit reporting bureau Equifax announced a major data breach that may have affected 143 million Americans. Equifax has created a website to determine…

CityBusiness – Wells Fargo troubles put ‘ethical selling’ in spotlight

Lance Traweek, New Orleans CityBusiness

This content is from the New Orleans CityBusiness article written on September 13, 2016.  The sections in bold were quotes given by Metairie Bank’s President and CEO, Ron Samford. As…

Nola.com – IberiaBank out, Metairie Bank in at Clearview Parkway branch

Jennifer Larino, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

This content is from a Nola.com|The Times-Picayune article published on June 28, 2016.   The former IberiaBank at Clearview Parkway and West Esplanade Avenue is getting a second life as…


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