English 
Spanish 
Southern Bancorp Launches, Opens Applications for Minority Business Empowerment Program
Program provides no-cost technical assistance and funding readiness for minority-owned businesses Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and partner of Southern Bancorp, Inc., has officially...
Southern Bancorp Adds Two Bilingual Lenders in Little Rock
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced two additions to its lending staff and overall Hispanic outreach in Central Arkansas. Arturo Moraga has joined the CDFI as a Commercial Loan Officer, and...
Southern Bancorp Awarded $383K from U.S. Treasury’s CDFI Small Dollar Loan Program
Funds support consumer access to financial institutions and help provide alternatives to high-interest microloans in un- and under-banked communities Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has announced an...
Southern Bancorp Unveils Down Payment Assistance Program to Bridge Homeownership Gap
Program provides up to $12,000 for minority and low-to-moderate income home buyers Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and affiliate of Southern Bancorp, Inc., today announced a down...
Southern Bancorp Names Walter Pryor as Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced Walter Pryor as its Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, a new role that will oversee the operations of administrative functions and legal...
Southern Bancorp Names Miguel Lopez to Lead Hispanic and Latino Market Outreach
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced Miguel Lopez is joining in the new role of Market Strategy Executive, Hispanic/Latino Market, a position that will expand its efforts and impact for...
Southern Bancorp Selects Charles Blake as Little Rock Market Executive
Former legislator and city official will help lead business development and community outreach for the mission-focused bank Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced the hiring of Charles Blake as...
Southern Bancorp Names Lydia Smith as Director of Mortgage Production
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), today announced the hiring of Lydia Smith as its Director of Mortgage Production. Smith is based out of Memphis, Tenn., but will serve the CDFI’s entire footprint as it...