Banking & Financial Services


Mayor Lucas Requests Accelerated Jackson County Funding

A few days after meeting with the Jackson County Legislature requesting $54.5 million in CARES Act funding, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas wants to see about half of those funds expedited. In a letter to the legislature, he asked for… more

Mortgage Applications Rose Last Week

Mortgage applications rose six percent last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, possibly pointing to a home-buying recovery. Meanwhile, purchase volume dropped 1.5 percent year over year, a major recovery from six weeks ago, when… more

SelectQuote Readies IPO

Online insurance broker SelectQuote, which is based in Overland Park, is preparing for an IPO to raise $475 million with a stock price in the range of $17 to $19. MarketWatch reports it could place the value of the company… more

CrossFirst’s Maddox Promoted

Mike Maddox will become president and chief executive officer officer of the CrossFirst Bankshares holding company starting on June 1. He is currently in those roles at  Leawood-based CrossFirst Bank. Maddox, who has been president of the bank since 2008,… more

Mayor Lucas Asks Jackson County for K.C. CARES Funds

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is asking for $54.5 million in CARES Act funding from Jackson County officials for the city. The request comes after the county was allocated $123 million and is based on the percentage of Kansas City… more

Restaurant Industry Wants More Time for PPP Loans

Leaders in the restaurant industry want more time to spend PPP loans, increasing that window from eight to 24 weeks. They met with President Donald Trump and said that they were concerned about various social distancing rules in states and… more

Transitions: Setting a Value—The Never-Ending Quest

What’s my business worth? That question can dog a business owner for decades, but it’s never more vital to have an answer than it is as you prepare to transition out of your life’s work. But even before there was… more

Powell Says Vaccine Needed for Recovery

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reportedly said that there might not be a full economic recovery in the United States until a vaccine is developed against COVID-19. However, he also said he expects the economy to have a full rebound… more

House Approves $3T Stimulus Package

The House of Representatives has passed an additional $3 trillion in stimulus funding called the HEROES Act, and though the Republic-ed Senate is expected to reject the measure, House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said she is willing to make… more

Social Security Recipients Facing Challenges

The 68 million Americans who receive Social Security payments might be in for a rude awakening next year, as their checks aren't expected to have a cost-of-living increase next year. The average monthly check would remain at $1,460 due to… more