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Fast Company: As Gen Z consumers look to build credit histories, FreeKick offers a possible way in

06/02/23

BY SAM BECKER Many young people in the United States face a common conundrum when entering the job market: It’s difficult to find a job without experience and you can’t get experience without a job. There’s a similar dynamic at play when it comes to building credit. Millions of young adults don’t have credit histories or scores and […]

Consumer Affairs: Pros and Cons of Being an Authorized User on a Credit Card

05/24/23

Austin Capital Bank CEO and founder and creator of FreeKick Erik Beguin is quoted in this article on pros and cons of being an authorized user on a credit card.

Business Insider: New product FreeKick lets parents help their children build credit without making them an authorized user

05/18/23

Written by Paul Kim; edited by Jasmin Baron May 15, 2023, 4:32 PM CST Traditionally, the easiest way for parents to help their children build credit is by adding them as an authorized user on a credit card. However, this opens up both parents and children to several pitfalls that come with authorizing someone else on a credit card. If a […]

Inc. Magazine Names Austin Capital Bank To Inc. 5000 List For Seventh Consecutive Year

05/05/23

Bank revenue increases to almost $50 million Austin, TX (Aug. 16, 2022) – Fueled by record-revenue over the past three years, Austin Capital Bank was named to Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing independent companies for the seventh consecutive year. Austin Capital Bank, a leader in digital banking products and responsible financial innovation […]

Investopedia: Credit Tips for Teens

03/03/23

Credit Tips for Teens By KARON WARREN Published March 03, 2023 Fact checked by VIKKI VELASQUEZ Strong credit is essential for anyone who wants to apply for a credit card, car loan, apartment, and more. Learning how to build credit now will help teens in the future. The most important credit tips to share with […]

Inc. Magazine Names Austin Capital Bank To Inc. 5000 List For Sixth Consecutive Year

08/17/21

Bank revenue soars with three-year growth of 448% Austin, TX (Aug. 17, 2021) – With the release today of the annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies, a familiar name appeared for the sixth consecutive year: Austin Capital Bank. Austin Capital Bank, a leader in digital banking products and responsible financial innovation, made […]

Who made ICBA’s 2021 list of Top Lenders?

07/01/21

Lending | July 01, 2021 Who made ICBA’s 2021 list of Top Lenders? Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk […]

Austin Capital Bank Ranked #1 Lender In Nation By Independent Community Bankers Of America

07/01/21

Bank ranked as top consumer and mortgage lender in nation for banks less than $500 million in assets Austin, TX (July 01, 2021) – In its annual ranking of the top community banks in the country, The Independent Community Bankers of America ranked Austin Capital Bank the nation’s number one consumer and mortgage lender for […]

Board Of Governors Of Federal Reserve System Reappoint Beguin To Serve Second Term On National Advisory Council

12/17/20

Bank Founder and CEO Appointed to Second Term on Federal Reserve System National Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council Austin, TX (Dec. 17, 2020) – Erik Beguin, founder and CEO of Austin Capital Bank, has been named for the second time to serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to serve on […]

Inc. Magazine Names Austin Capital Bank To Inc. 5000 List For Fifth Consecutive Year

08/20/20

Bank doubles revenue to move up to #1,134 on list Austin, TX (Aug. 20, 2020) – For the fifth consecutive year, Austin Capital Bank, a leader in digital banking products and responsible financial innovation, was named to Inc. Magazine’s “Inc. 5000” list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation, as it experienced a record […]

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