Business Banking & Lending

Welcome to the latest edition of In Focus, where we share top business insights, fraud prevention tips, updates from our local communities, and smart banking solutions. In this quarter’s spotlight, we’re diving into some of the most important topics for business owners and entrepreneurs. We explore why access to capital is essential for getting new ...

By, David Stahl, Head of Business Banking   Starting a business is one of the most exciting—and challenging—decisions a person can make. In recent years, Americans have embraced entrepreneurship in record numbers. In fact, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports that over 5.2 million new business applications were filed in 2024 alone—roughly 14,000 per day, ...

At this year’s Hillcrest Bank Growth Summit, we had the opportunity to listen in on an insightful panel featuring Chad Gardiner, Managing Director at Bridgepoint Investment Banking; Michael Bennett, Managing Director at Crewe Capital; and James Morgan, Managing Director at Forbes Partners. Their discussion centered on how business owners can thoughtfully position themselves for mergers ...

Protect Your Business from Check Fraud with Positive Pay  Fraud attempts are growing more sophisticated—and more frequent. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers lost more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, a 25% increase from the previous year. Positive Pay is a powerful tool that helps you automatically detect and stop check fraud ...