De Novo WatchNola Bank
Nola Bank
Where the charter stands
FDIC deposit insurance approved Aug 11, 2025; final regulatory approval Sept 11, 2026; opened Sept 14, 2026, the eighth de novo to open nationally in 2026 (Banking Dive).
Capital
$29.2M raised from investors
Leadership
CEO Joe Omner; board chair Henry L. Coaxum Jr.
Common questions
Is Nola Bank open?
Yes. FDIC deposit insurance approved Aug 11, 2025; final regulatory approval Sept 11, 2026; opened Sept 14, 2026, the eighth de novo to open nationally in 2026 (Banking Dive).
How much capital does Nola Bank have?
$29.2M raised from investors
Who leads Nola Bank?
CEO Joe Omner; board chair Henry L. Coaxum Jr.
Organizing a de novo?
A new bank picks its loan and account intake once. RAVEN verifies income, assets and identity from the source, so day-one applications arrive complete.