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10.26.2026
EDMOND, Okla., October 28, 2026 — Gateway First Bank announced the opening of its newest full-service banking center in Edmond, expanding its presence in one of Oklahoma's fastest-growing communities and reinforcing its commitment to relationship-based banking across the state. The new location, situated at 725 W. Covell Road, offers convenient drive-thru access and a full range of banking and lending services tailored to individuals, families, and businesses.
10.23.2026
AFTON, OKLAHOMA - Gateway First Bank, headquartered in Jenks, received the Oklahoma Regional Housing Champion Award at FHLBank Topeka’s regional meeting on Oct. 15.
9.22.2026 / Gateway Announcements
JENKS, Okla. – Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, is proud to announce it has been recognized as one of National Mortgage Professional’s Most Loved Mortgage Employers. This prestigious recognition highlights mortgage organizations that foster exceptional workplace cultures and prioritize the success, well-being, and engagement of their employees.
9.17.2026 / Gateway Announcements
Gateway First Bank (“Gateway”) announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire Colonial Savings, F.A. (“Colonial”), a Texas-based financial institution serving customers through six locations across the greater Fort Worth market. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.
5.4.2026 / Gateway Awards
TULSA, Okla., May 4, 2026– Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, is proud to announce that 12 of its team members have been named Top Women Originators by Scotsman Guide. This award is based on 2025 mortgage production.
4.22.2026
Gateway First Bank has launched ZEscrow and ZRent, two advanced Treasury Management solutions designed to streamline fund management, improve operational efficiency, and support complex financial needs. ZEscrow provides secure digital workflows for managing escrow, trust, and segregated accounts, making it ideal for property managers, HOAs, attorneys, and 1031 exchange intermediaries. ZRent is a modern rent collection platform that simplifies payments for property managers and landlords while enhancing the tenant experience. Together, these solutions strengthen Gateway First Bank’s Treasury Management capabilities, offering innovative cash management tools that drive efficiency, transparency, and long-term deposit growth.
4.2.2026 / Gateway Awards
Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, is proud to announce that 30 team members have been named Top Originators by the Scotsman Guide. The list is the industry's most comprehensive and verified ranking of the nation's top-producing residential mortgage brokers, originators, loan officers, and bankers.
3.12.2026 / Gateway Announcements
Gateway First Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Earl Dunham to Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Dunham will oversee the direction, strategy, planning, and execution of key initiatives designed to enhance the borrower and banking customer experience, as well as core internal operations including facilities, legal, and vendor management.