Articles from Pathward, N.A.

Pathward®, N.A., a U.S.-based financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report demonstrates Pathward’s continued commitment to sustainable efforts throughout fiscal year 2024, ending Sept. 30, 2024, and underscores its core purpose of advancing financial inclusion and expanding financial access for all.

Pathward®, N.A., a U.S.-based financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, has announced that its Professional Tax Solutions team has completed all partnership agreements with key independent tax software providers for the 2025 tax season. Through its tax brands, EPS Financial and Refund Advantage, Pathward provides tax refund payment processing, taxpayer advance loans, tax office loans, prepaid cards, and customized merchant services solutions for independent tax professionals and their customer base.

Pathward®, N.A. (Pathward), a U.S.-based financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, has announced its expanded strategic partnership with BridgePeak Energy Capital (BridgePeak) to implement a digital-first renewables loan platform. Together, the partnership between Pathward and BridgePeak will facilitate industry innovation and the continued growth of clean energy and rural economic development.

Pathward®, N.A. has served as agent for $146.5 million in construction loans to support the sponsor’s acquisition and construction of six battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Cameron County, Texas. As a participant to the construction facility, Texas-based North American Development Bank (NADBank) provided funding for the projects in the amount of $73.25 million.

Pathward®, N.A., a pioneer in partner banking, celebrates its 20th year serving the payments industry with the announcement it is renaming its “Banking as a Service” business line to “Partner Solutions.” The new name is a testament to Pathward’s dedication to partnership and time-tested ability to collaborate on solutions with partners.

Financial education at an early age can help young people lower debt, increase savings, and increase credit scores as they mature into adulthood, according to the FDIC. To help youth in the Tampa Bay area start off on the right path, NFL running back Rachaad White is promoting financial literacy in partnership with Pathward®, N.A. a U.S.-based financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay and Webb Middle School.

Pathward®, N.A., an industry leading financial empowerment company, today announced that its CEO, Brett Pharr, has joined with more than 2,400 CEOs in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge, signaling the company’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Pathward™, N.A., an industry leading financial empowerment company, today announced the unveiling of its new corporate brand and the launch of the company’s new website, Pathward.com. This follows the company’s name change from MetaBank®, N.A. earlier this year. The new name and branding reflect the company’s commitment to providing a path forward for individuals and businesses to reach the next stage of their financial journey.