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Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. reports news about its role as a financial holding company and parent of Live Oak Bank, a digitally focused, FDIC-insured bank serving customers across the United States without a branch-based model. Company updates commonly cover small-business lending, deposit growth, loan production, credit trends, quarterly earnings and management discussion of business outlook.
Recurring developments also include capital actions such as preferred stock activity and dividends, governance and risk-management appointments, community philanthropy by Live Oak Bank, and completed portfolio or investment actions. The bank’s business centers on lending and deposit services for small businesses, including industry-focused lending and loans supported by SBA and USDA programs.
Blend has raised $75 million in Series F funding, led by Canapi Ventures, boosting its valuation to nearly $1.7 billion. The capital will enhance the company's digital lending platform, catering to mortgages, consumer loans, and deposit accounts. With the pandemic accelerating demand for digital solutions, Blend's platform is essential for lenders like Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank, helping them adapt to market changes. Blend's recent achievements include processing over $3.5 billion in loans daily and expanding its product offerings.
Live Oak Bancshares reported a net income of $3.8 million or $0.09 per diluted share for Q2 2020, a decrease from $4.9 million or $0.12 per diluted share in Q2 2019. The company facilitated over $1.7 billion in loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, aiding over 10,000 small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key financial metrics included a 16% increase in net interest income, totaling $47.6 million, and a substantial 314% increase in loan originations from Q1 2020. Total assets rose 92% year-over-year to $8.2 billion.
Live Oak Bancshares (Nasdaq: LOB) will release its Q2 2020 financial results on July 22, 2020, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for July 23, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the financial outcomes and outlook. Participants can join by dialing either (844) 743-2494 for domestic calls or (661) 378-9528 for international calls, using conference ID 3174517. A replay will be available until July 30, 2020, via the same dialing options. For more details, visit their investor relations page.
Live Oak Bank released its Q2 BusinessPulse report, revealing significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses. Over 70% reported negative sales effects, and demand for credit is at its highest since 2010. Despite these challenges, long-term expectations among businesses appear optimistic.
The report, powered by Barlow Research Associates, surveys over 2,800 companies, providing insights into economic confidence and outlook for credit.