A bank owned by the Chickasaw Nation has greatly expanding housing opportunities for Indians in Oklahoma.

According to federal statistics, Bank2's is the second-largest provider of Indian home loans. The tribe's institution is second only to banking giant Wells Fargo.

As a results, Oklahoma has 481 loans under the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 184 program. That is the most of any state.

In terms of dollar amounts, Oklahoma ranks second with $38.5 million in loans. Alaska is tops with $58.2 million.

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