Anticipating our bank opening date in 1Q2026.
Empowering our community to reach their financial goals
Seeking to become a Washington DC community bank focusing on the financial needs of the Ethiopian-American diaspora.
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What is Mooddai
International Bank?
Mooddai International Bank is seeking to become the first U.S. bank charter specifically focused on the financial services needs of the Ethiopian-American community. Our mission will be to understand and prioritize the financial needs of Ethiopian-American businesses and community organizations, and to actively support the growth of a productive, vibrant, and diverse Ethiopian-American community, and more broadly, the Washington D.C. metropolitan banking market.
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Our Washington, D.C. metropolitan community represents a distinct, growing, and underserved segment of the banking market. Ethiopian-Americans have long cherished a bank that understands and prioritizes their financial needs, businesses, and community organizations. The first branch will be located in Washington D.C.
The DMV metropolitan area has the largest population of Ethiopian-Americans in the United States.
With D.C. as it’s anchor, MIB expects to have a strong representation from the Ethiopian-American community on its Board enabling it to better understand and serve the financial needs of the community.
While the primary focus is to serve Ethiopian-Americans, Mooddai International Bank will serve all communities in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and beyond.
When can I bank here?
Since 2018, Bank organizers and funding investors have been hard at work to try to make Mooddai International Bank a reality. We anticipate filing an application soon for a bank charter with the regulators. We hope to open for business during the first quarter of 2026.
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Phase 1
Form the Mooddai Team
- Organizers
- Management
- Advisors
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Phase 2
Pre-Application Phase
- Market Study
- At-Risk Fund
- Consult w/ FDIC/DISB
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Phase 3
Application Phase
- Application Submission
- Place Senior Management Team
- Field Investigation
- Remodel Office Space
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Phase 4
Approval/Doors Open
- Receive Bank Charter (FDIC/DISB)
- Raise Capital
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Insurance
- Opening Bank
We are thrilled to introduce you to Mooddai International Bank, a financial institution, in organization, dedicated to empowering the Ethiopian-American community in Washington D.C. Our mission will be to help you reach your financial goals through competitive rates, innovative products, and personalized service. If approved, the bank would be the first U.S. bank chartered specifically to address the financial needs of the Ethiopian-American community. We understand and prioritize your unique needs.
As we strive to enhance our commitment to serving the Ethiopian-American community, we are continuing to raise seed capital to cover pre-opening and organizational expenses. Seed capital will enable us to address the organizational challenges in completing the charter application process, recruiting high caliber talent and securing the first branch location. Our aim is to be well positioned to address the unique financial needs of Ethiopian-American businesses and community organizations, reinforcing our mission to help our community reach their financial goals.
It is our goal to ensure we remain at the forefront of community-focused banking. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey as we continue to grow and serve our community with integrity and excellence. Together, we can achieve financial success and build a thriving future.
Dr. Admassu Abebe
Chairman, MIB Board
Mr. Solomon Lemma
Vice Chair, MIB Board
Genet Mersha
MIB Board
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