Federal Reserve Reviews New Bank Holding Company Bids
Published Date: 7/13/2026
Notice
Summary
Some companies want to become bank holding companies or buy banks, and the Federal Reserve is reviewing their applications. If you have thoughts, you can send comments by August 12, 2026. This affects banks, their owners, and the public, with no direct costs but important changes in who controls banks.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Comments Are Made Public
If you send a comment about one of these bank acquisition applications, the comment will generally be made publicly available without change and may include any personal or business contact information you provide. Do not include confidential information; comments must be received by August 12, 2026.
Applications Available for Public Inspection
You can inspect the public parts of these bank holding company applications at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated in the notice or request them from the Board's Freedom of Information Office. The notice gives a contact method and says materials are available for immediate inspection and expedited request.
OppFi Filing to Acquire BNC National Bank
OppFi, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, has applied to become a bank holding company by acquiring BNCCORP, Inc., Bismarck, North Dakota, and thereby indirectly acquiring BNC National Bank, Glendale, Arizona. Interested persons may comment on that application by August 12, 2026.
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