Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.
Industry Group: Banks
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:LOB
Live Oak Bancshares Inc operates as the bank holding company for the Live Oak Banking Company. The company specializes in lending and deposit-related services to small businesses nationwide. The company identifies and extends lending to credit-worthy borrowers both within specific industries, also called verticals, through expertise within those industries, and more broadly to select borrowers outside of those industries. A portion of the loans originated by the Bank are partially guaranteed by the Small Business Administration under the 7(a) Loan Program and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Energy for America Program, Water and Environmental Program, Business and Industry and Community Facilities loan programs.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Banks 962 out of 1026
Universe
Global Universe 12445 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| SpareBank 1 SMN |
19.5
Low
|
254 out of 1026 |
| Ahli United Bank |
25.8
Medium
|
493 out of 1026 |
| The 77 Bank, Ltd. |
27.9
Medium
|
619 out of 1026 |
| Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. |
33.4
High
|
940 out of 1026 |
| Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. |
34.6
High
|
962 out of 1026 |
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Highest Controversy level that has impacted Live Oak Bancshares, Inc.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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