Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Awards $28.4 Million for Affordable Housing

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has awarded $28.4 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidies to 43 projects in its five-state district of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. The subsidies will result in the creation or rehabilitation of 2,677 housing units. “Affordable housing is a critical need for communities … Read more

Arkansas-based Encore Bank Hires Jenkins and Johnson to Help Lead Expansion Into North Texas

In mid-September, Little Rock, Arkansas-based Encore Bank announced its expansion into Arlington and has named Rick Jenkins executive vice president/Arlington market president. In addition, the bank is expanding into Collin County and has named Jenny Johnson senior vice president/Collin County market manager. Jenkins is a 19-year banking veteran with expertise in commercial lending, business development … Read more

Encore Bank Expands to Dallas/Fort Worth, Hires Massad and Jones to Lead Markets

On September 24, Little Rock, Arkansas-based Encore Bank announced its expansion into Dallas and Fort Worth. Marc Massad has been named executive vice president/regional president in Dallas, and Scott Jones has been named executive vice president and regional president of Tarrant County. Massad is a 16-year Texas banking veteran. He was senior vice president/ commercial … Read more