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Native American Financial Services

Relationships built on trust

Our team has a strong history of supporting Indian Country. We understand the unique needs of tribes and tribal businesses. We've become a trusted financial partner for tribal organizations of all sizes for more than 20 years. In addition to financing gaming and hospitality projects, our team brings expertise in customized financial solutions for governmental infrastructure, and other tribal business.
Recent Successes
native american land, a staple in which BOK has become a trusted financial partner in supporting its tribal organizations.
Tribal enterprises
Gaming, hospitality, and other business enterprises are an important source of revenue and employment for many tribes and tribal members. Our Native American Financial Services team can help your organization obtain financing to facilitate the expansion of tribal enterprises and help strengthen Native American communities.
Tribal government
BOK Financial works with tribal nations and governments to facilitate financial solutions such as healthcare, education, tribal infrastructure and more. In addition, we can work with government programs from agencies like the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Housing and Urban Development.

History of Dedication

  • BOK Financial has been a trusted partner to Native American tribes for more than 30 years.

  • 60+ tribal relationships

  • Over $1.5 Billion in committed capital to Indian Country.

  • Over $3+ Billion in capital raised for tribal projects in the past 3-years (gaming and government).

  • Over $10 Billion in investments under management, custody and deposits for tribes and tribal businesses.

Native American financial solutions

Financing and loan syndication
  • Financing
  • Investment banking
  • Equipment financing
  • Loans and lines of credit
  • Loan syndications
Treasury services and cash management
  • Treasury services
  • Fraud prevention
  • Information reporting
  • Liquidity management
  • Payment
  • Receivables
  • Payroll services
Investment management services
  • Investment advisory, custodial and consulting services
  • Asset management strategies
  • Mineral management and alternative investments
  • Minors' trust services
Retirement and executive benefits
  • Qualified plans
  • Non-qualified plans
  • Defined benefit and cash balance plans
  • Executive benefit plans
Corporate trust and escrow services
  • Corporate trust and escrow services
  • Bond trustee
  • Bondholder relations
  • Escrow services

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Financial strategies for your tribal business.

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Meet the Native American Financial Services team

 

Our specialized team has a deep understanding of Native American business culture, tribal governance and Indian regulations. We recognize the distinct issues of tribal sovereignty, tribal law, cultural preferences and the importance of a proven track record of managing operating risks in this specialized service, across all 50 states.

 

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Recent Successes

Construction of new healthcare clinic

$170,000,000

Syndicated credit facility


Lead arranger and administrative agent

Business/gaming operations

$300,000,000

Syndicated credit facility


Joint lead arranger & administrative agent

Gaming operations

$187,500,000

Syndicated credit facility


Joint lead arranger & administrative agent

Business/gaming operations

$120,000,000

Syndicated credit facility


Joint lead arranger & administrative agent

Gaming / hospitality

$125,000,000

Senior secured term loan


Lead agent syndication

Expansion gaming / hospitality

$60,000,000


Lead agent syndication

Construction of new state-of-the-art primary school

$40,000,000


Loan

Construction of new hospital and healthcare clinic

$86,000,000

Syndicated credit facility


Lead arranger and administrative agent

Construction of public safety complex

$44,000,000


Loan

Purchase of ranch

$67,000,000

Syndicated credit facility


Lead arranger and administrative agent

Expansion of flagship property

$400,000,000

Syndicated credit facility


Joint lead arranger & administrative agent

Construction of new hotel

$50,000,000

Syndicated credit facility


Lead arranger & administrative agent

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Investments are not insured by the FDIC, are not deposits or other obligations of, and are not guaranteed by, any bank or any bank affiliate. Investments are subject to risks, including possible loss of principal amount invested.
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