Did you know that 97% of banks in the U.S. are classified as community banks? In this article, explore how they work, what makes them special, and why they’re a critical part of the small business financing ecosystem. Are you a community banker who wants to offer more products to your community? Click the link in the comments to get started. #CommunityBanking #Pathward #SmallBusinessFinancing #ForwardThinkingBanking
Pathward
Financial Services
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 26,468 followers
Forward Thinking
About us
At Pathward, expanding financial access is the heart of our business. We work with diverse partners to deliver Banking-as-a-Service and commercial finance solutions for clients and customers that the traditional financial system can’t or won’t fully serve. Together, we are powering financial inclusion for more because we believe in financial inclusion for all.
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https://www.pathward.com/
External link for Pathward
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1954
Locations
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5501 S Broadband Lane
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57108, US
Employees at Pathward
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Keith Voss
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Chris Emge
Managing Director Business Development - Equipment Finance at Pathward, N.A. fka Crestmark Equipment Finance
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Dania Wright
Comms Leader | Executive & Employee Communications Strategy | Change & Crisis Management | Employer Brand | Culture & Engagement
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Lidia Zaia-Kaihara
Payments | SaaS | FinTech | Partnerships | Executive
Updates
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#Pathward salutes those who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces and will close tomorrow, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. We appreciate the efforts of our employee-led Military Veterans Network Employee Resource Group, which hosts opportunities for learning about and supporting our veterans throughout the year. Regular business hours will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12. #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2025
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#Pathward has partnered with Upstart to offer personal loans via Upstart’s AI lending marketplace, making credit available to more borrowers. Click the link in the comment to read the full announcement on our website. #ForwardThinkingFinance #FinancialInclusion
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#Pathward is pleased to serve as co-lender for the Gum Swamp Solar project, which Headwater Energy forecasts will generate clean energy to power the equivalent of 17,000 North Carolina households annually, marking a significant expansion of solar energy capacity in the state. Click the link in the comments to read the news release with details.
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Strong partnership and co-creation are at the foundation of what we do. We are proud of our partnership with InComm Payments and are committed to helping them deliver customer-centric solutions. Hear from Incomm Payments President, Stefan Happ, on how our collaboration works. Click the link in the comments to learn more about Pathward’s #ForwardThinking solutions. #ForwardThinkingBanking #Payments #FinancialInclusion #RockSolid
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#Pathward representatives will be in L.A. next week for the #SFNet81Annual Convention. If you plan to attend and want to learn more about our #WorkingCapital finance solutions and how we may be able to help your business, be sure to connect with Zachary M., Rich Flamang or Andrew Osborn at the event. Click the link in the comments to learn more about the event hosted by the Secured Finance Network. 👇 #ForwardThinkingFinance #FinancialInclusion #CommercialFinance #SecuredFinance #SecuredLending #LA #LosAngeles #SFNet #Lending #Finance
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Pathward’s Network of Women (NOW) Employee Resource Group (ERG) led several initiatives encouraging employees to Think Pink. Highlights included a mobile mammography event at our Sioux Falls headquarters, an employee panel featuring breast cancer survivors and caretakers, and a decorating contest celebrating creativity and community. Click the link in the comments to learn more about Pathward’s employee-led ERGs.⬇️ #Pathward #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #ThinkPink
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That’s a wrap on Money20/20. #Pathward was a proud sponsor of the annual event, where we spent time connecting with existing partners and prospects and focused on what’s next across the world of #Payments, #FinTech and Financial Services. Many thanks to everyone who took time to meet with us at #Money2020USA. Click the link in the comments to learn more about Pathward and the #ForwardThinkingBanking solutions we offer. 🔽 #SponsorBank #PartnerBank #BankingExpertise #Innovate #FinancialInclusion
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#Pathward is pleased to support our partners at H&R Block on the H&R Block Emerald Advance® Loan, a fixed-rate short-term loan ranging from $350 to $1,500, available Nov. 3 – Dec. 31, 2025. #EmeraldAdvance #EmeraldAdvanceLoan #HRBlock #FinancialInclusion #ForwardThinkingBanking
The 2025 application period for the H&R Block Emerald Advance® Loan¹ opens Nov. 3, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2025! Approved applicants could receive up to $1,500 the same day they apply. At a time of year when expenses pile up, the Emerald Advance® Loan—originated by Pathward® N.A.—could offer approved borrowers a little extra breathing room to catch up on bills, plan for the holidays, or get ahead financially. ✅ No annual fee ✅ No application fee ✅ No monthly payments required, just repay by March 31, 2026 ✅ No impact to a customer’s credit to apply. If approved, funds are available within minutes. Customers can visit a participating H&R Block office to apply. Learn more on HRBlock.com or make an appointment to apply today: https://lnkd.in/gxantBRr #HRBlock #EmeraldAdvanceLoan #FinancialRelief #Finance #Loans ¹ H&R Block Emerald Advance® Loan originated by Pathward®, N.A. Subject to eligibility and credit approval. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is 35.9%. Loan amounts vary from $350-$1500. If approved, loan proceeds will be disbursed as directed to prepaid card or checking account at Pathward. Additional terms and conditions apply, see account agreements for details. Offered for a limited time at participating locations.
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Looking to the cold months ahead, it's the perfect time for this resort to secure and install new indoor entertainment equipment to prepare for an elevated winter guest experience. Pathward's funding solutions cross industries and equipment types, allowing for the right solution to execute the upgrade ahead of the season. No matter the time of year, Pathward's #ForwardThinking #EquipmentFinance team is ready to help. Click the link in the comments to learn more about our #ForwardThinkingFinance Solutions. 👇
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