The agency released two new manual supplements and other materials to help nonbanks and its own staff better understand application procedures.
Organizers of Triad Business Bank have raised enough capital and have received approval from the FDIC.
Organizers of First Women's Bank have also filled two key executive posts.
Organizers of Founders Bank in Washington are still need to raise at least $25 million before opening.
Organizers of TYME Bank aim to take advantage of consolidation taking place around Texas.
Organizers of Bank of St. George still need to raise $18 million before opening.
The prepaid card pioneer's banking-as-a-service platform might make it an attractive acquisition for an enterprise technology giant or bank, analysts say.
Organizers have applied to form Craft Bank. If successful, the bank would become the third to open in the Atlanta area in recent years.
PiNG Bank, which would be based in Jersey City, is being proposed by former bankers at Cross River Bank, Citigroup and GSL Savings Bank.
Hamp Johnston, a former market executive at JPMorgan Chase, would serve as RockPoint Bank's president and CEO. The bank would be based in Chattanooga.
