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RCB Bank Grows its Customer Base
By Joe Gillen

For more than 70 years, RCB Bank has prided itself on superior customer service, which has been a significant factor in the institution’s growth since its inception. Headquartered in Claremore, Okla., RCB has 18 branch locations that serve some of Oklahoma’s fastest-growing communities. RCB continues to thrive in a robust suburban environment, despite flat or negative growth in the banking industry. >>more

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Fed Chairman Bernanke speaks on relationship of housing market and economic difficulties

Long-term mortgage rates plummet

Stocks set for shaky start

Job recovery could be slow and weak

Mortgage applications soar thanks to low interest rates

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Minnesota: TCF Bank receives outstanding Community Reinvestment rating

California: First Federal Bank of California opens new branch in Thousand Oaks

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Five areas in Arkansas see jobless rate decrease

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