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DEBIT CARD FRAUD

Bank of Commerce has recently experienced an increase in debit card fraud reports and we have been in contact with other financial institutions in Canadian County regarding this uptick.  At this time It appears the occurrences may have originated through … Continue reading

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“LIFT OFF” or “On Empty”?

We just reviewed an email from Zillow.com with the headline… “Slowdown in Home Value Appreciation Expected to Continue in 2015”.  Indications are that a “slowdown” in this sector of the economy equates to a more normal level of home value … Continue reading

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Past Due Payments…going down!

In a recent article, Jim Chessen, the lead ABA economist indicates that consumer loan delinquencies are down.  This is good news and a sign of the improving U.S. economy. Here is ABA’s chief economist Jim Chessen on the topic: What … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas to YOU!

We just wanted to take a moment to let you know how much we appreciate each and every one of you…whether a customer, employee, vendor or anyone of the great folks who has helped provide or utilized the banking and … Continue reading

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BOC’s Bedlam Food Drive / DEC 2 -DEC 6

The Bedlam Game is December 7th! Regardless of who wins…we’d all agree that our communities can win by each of us supporting local food pantry needs during the Christmas season. BOC is asking YOU (our incredible customers, friends and neighbors) … Continue reading

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The US Economic Recovery…

The US economy is recovering…at least this is what many economists believe. With consumer spending on the rise, real estate construction increasing and housing prices going up – it appears the economy is recovering. But this time our growth is … Continue reading

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What happens if rates rise?

It’s no secret that interest rates are on the rise across the USA.  In fact, most of us have heard of interest rates rising on mortgage loans specifically. So with rates increasing, what does this mean for the housing market … Continue reading

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File a Claim, They Send a Check, It needs ENDORSED..

It’s been a long road of recovery after having that EF-5 tornado travel through Central OK and experiencing cantaloupe sized hail stones!  When you get tornadoes and hail…you’ll most definitely have the headache of property damage, filing insurance claims and … Continue reading

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“Moore Relief Project” Fund @ BOC

It has been incredible to watch the devastation in Moore, OK and then soon after the outpouring of support from across our great country.   Many people in every community are collecting items such as food, water, gloves, diapers, etc.  We … Continue reading

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Smartphone Banking…Are you “ALL IN”?

Seriously, would you do all your banking on your smartphone? There is much discussion in bank boardrooms and bank think tanks  regarding technology in banking and where it’s headed. This discussion includes talking points like: Where is bank technology going? … Continue reading

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