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Dart Bank Named Top Consumer & Mortgage Lender for 2024

Ranked #1 in Consumer & Mortgage Lending by ICBA for Banks with Over $1 Billion Mason, MI – July 1, 2024 – Dart Bank has been recognized as the #1 consumer and mortgage lender in the nation among banks with over $1 billion in assets, according to the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) 2024

Two Dart Bank Mortgage Bankers Named Top MSHDA Loan Officers for 2024

Mason, MI – February 17, 2025 – Dart Bank is proud to announce that two of its mortgage bankers, Mike Bleicher and Judy Mason, have been recognized as two of Central Michigan’s Top Loan Officers for 2024 by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). This honor highlights their dedication to helping homebuyers secure affordable

Dart Bank Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Special Tribute Event in Mason

MASON, Mich., March 25, 2025 – Dart Bank marked a significant milestone on Friday, March 21, celebrating its 100th anniversary with a special tribute event at its Mason headquarters. Employees, community leaders, and banking partners gathered to reflect on the bank’s century-long legacy and its continued impact on the people and businesses it serves. Dart

Dart Bank’s WestTown Payments partners with Jaris to launch Dart360, a modernized merchant onboarding and financial services platform

Dart360 equips ISOs, processors, and platforms with a modern, white-labeled infrastructure of embedded payments, lending, instant payouts, and banking services to drive growth and efficiency MASON, Mich., March 18, 2025 – WestTown Payments, a division of Dart Bank, has partnered with Jaris, a leading provider of embedded financial services and products, to introduce Dart360 –

Fraud is on the Rise

Increase in Spoofing and Phishing Attempts Please be aware that spoofing and phishing attempts are on the rise. In these schemes, fraudsters call, text, and email, claiming to be from trusted financial institutions. They may ask you to verify an unauthorized transaction, provide your PIN, usernames, passwords, or account or credit card numbers. They may

Dart Bank Named a 2024 Top Workplace in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press

Community Bank ranks 16th of mid-sized companies in the state MASON, Mich., November 18, 2024 – Dart Bank has been recognized as a winner of Detroit Free Press’ 2024 “Michigan Top Workplaces”, the outlet announced. This is the fourth time that Dart Bank has won the award – and the third consecutive year – as

Dart Bank Announces Comprehensive, In-House Payment Processing Solution: WestTown Payments

Dart Bank’s new WestTown Payments division eliminates third-party processing fees through a comprehensive product suite MASON, Mich., December 9, 2024 – Dart Bank, one of the nation’s longest-tenured financial institutions, is making it easier for businesses to manage all their banking and day-to-day payment processing needs under one roof. Today, the Bank announced the integration

Dart Bank Wholesale Launches New Jumbo Loan Product Offering Up to $3 Million for Luxury Homebuyers

New loan expands mortgage brokers’ options in the competitive high-end market MASON, Mich., December 3, 2024 – Dart Bank Wholesale Lending, one of the newest, fast-growing wholesale lenders in the country, has launched a new Jumbo loan product for its network of mortgage broker partners that offers financing options up to $3 million. The new

Dart Bank Promotes Erica Johnson to Senior Vice President, Human Resources Director

MASON, Mich., November 21, 2024 – Dart Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Erica Johnson to Senior Vice President, Human Resources Director. Erica, who joined Dart Bank in 2019 as a Human Resources Generalist, will assume a position on the senior leadership team currently held by Karla Spoor, a highly respected leader who

Jay Szimanski Enhances Dart Bank’s Technology Strategy as SVP/Information Technology Officer

MASON, Mich., October 31, 2024 – Dart Bank is pleased to announce Jay Szimanski as SVP/Information Technology Officer. With more than 13 years of experience leading IT strategy and deployment within the banking industry, Jay brings an abundance of knowledge and expertise to the bank. Throughout his career, Jay has effectively leveraged technology to drive