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FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ: FINW) is an independent bank providing a comprehensive range of banking services to both individual and corporate customers. FinWise Bancorp's core business revolves around various forms of lending, including Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, commercial loans, commercial real estate loans, residential real estate loans, and consumer loans. The bank has also developed strategic programs in collaboration with third-party loan origination platforms, utilizing technology to streamline the process of unsecured consumer and secured or unsecured business loans to qualified borrowers.

One of the bank's recent noteworthy achievements is the signing of a definitive agreement to increase its ownership stake in Business Funding Group to 20% upon closing. This move is expected to enhance FinWise's influence and capabilities in the business funding sector.

Financially, FinWise Bancorp stands strong with capital levels significantly above well-capitalized guidelines as of December 31, 2023. The bank's balance sheet reflects consistent growth, particularly in its loan portfolio, with an increase in SBA 7(a) loan balances guaranteed by the SBA. The leverage ratio has seen a decrease primarily due to this portfolio growth.

Further enhancing its market presence, FinWise has partnered with Hank Payments Corp., a North American leader in consumer fintech SaaS and BaaS platforms. This collaboration aims to enhance consumers' ability to manage loans, build savings, and access credit solutions, aligning with FinWise's strategy to expand and diversify its revenue streams through innovative fintech solutions.

FinWise's payment services, including ACH origination, wires, check, and bill pay services, are now available in collaboration with Hank Payments, leveraging Mastercard's Remote Payment and Presentment Service (RPPS). This partnership is expected to significantly improve consumer and business payment solutions, contributing to recurring fee revenue and a diversified deposit composition over time.

Committed to compliance and regulatory standards, FinWise conducted an intensive due-diligence process and compliance assessment before finalizing the partnership with Hank Payments. This strategic move is part of FinWise's broader goal to become an integrated fintech banking solutions provider, incorporating BIN Sponsorship and Payments HUB offerings into its existing platforms.

For more information, visit www.finwise.bank or contact investors@finwisebank.com for investor-related queries and media@finwisebank.com for media inquiries.