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These lending sectors could thrive in hurricane-recovery zones

09/14/17

Banks could be busy supplying credit to manufacturers, hotels, multifamily developers and other businesses that will be helping residents get their lives back on track after two fierce storms.

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SBA bypasses banks in hurricane recovery efforts

09/11/17

The agency has earmarked all funds from a Hurricane Harvey recovery package for direct relief, despite calls to get more bankers involved in the process. It remains to be seen how the agency will handle the cleanup for Hurricane Irma.

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Texas bankers offer advice to Floridians staring down Irma

09/08/17

Texas bankers recovering from Hurricane Harvey are reflecting on their experiences, identifying what went right and what they could do better. Their views could prove useful to Florida bankers hurriedly preparing for the nation's next big hurricane.

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Texas banks go all out to help employees hurt by Harvey

09/05/17

“You can’t serve the public if your employees are shell-shocked,” said one top banker, comments echoed by other institutions dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

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Harvey makes Trump rethink draining swamp at HUD

09/05/17

The long-term recovery for thousands of Texans whose homes were decimated by Hurricane Harvey rests with a Trump administration government outsider who wants his agency's budget cut by billions of dollars.

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Cadence in Texas hopeful Harvey losses will be manageable

09/01/17

The Houston company doesn't expect any material impact on its commercial-and-industrial book, though there is potential risk tied to residential mortgages. Management, meanwhile, has started rolling out programs to help customers recover.

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Fundraising launched to help bankers, other Harvey victims

08/29/17

Several banks and industry groups are pledging money to help bankers and their clients recover from the hurricane and its aftermath.

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Texas banks begin long process of assessing damage from Harvey

08/28/17

Their immediate effort is to ensure colleagues and clients are safe and that banking services are available to hurricane victims. The next big issue is preparing for the financial hit banks and customers will take from wind and water damage.

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As Harvey looms, mortgage response takes shape

08/25/17

With Hurricane Harvey rapidly making its way toward the Texas coast, lenders and servicers have activated business continuity plans to accommodate pending transactions and provide options and support to existing borrowers affected by the storm.

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Texas banks brace for Hurricane Harvey

08/25/17

Many financial institutions have activated their emergency centers, closed branches and stocked ATMs in advance of landfall.

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