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History

Dart Bank has been invested in our communities, its people, and its businesses since 1925.

Over the course of a century, we have earned the trust of our customers through our committed approach to doing business with integrity, while remaining engaged, forward-thinking, and caring to everyone we communicate with.

Dart Bank’s first 100 years showcased remarkable expansion in asset size, products and services offered, and markets served, with four branches across Ingham and Eaton counties and nine dedicated lending offices throughout Michigan. Headquartered in Mason, Michigan, Dart Bank is a community bank whose primary purpose is to positively impact lives and communities by providing fast and reliable relationship banking.

As a community bank, we are committed to focusing on the needs of local families and businesses. Our approach to banking is centered on the belief that banking should meet the needs of its customers and the communities we serve.

1925

Dart National Bank of Michigan received its charter with $25,000 capital stock.

1925

Rollin C. Dart was named President and CEO.

1930

Became the first bank in the United States to finance automobile purchases.

1937

Acquired First State Savings Bank’s assets and liabilities.

1961

Opened the new “Butterfly” drive-thru in Mason.

1964

Rollin B. Dart.Rollin B. Dart became President and CEO.

1974

Opened the Delhi/Holt banking office.

1982

Opened the Loan Store in Mason, dedicated to lending services.

1995

Installed its first mainframe computer and central processor, an IBM AS 400.

1996

DartBank Wealth was established.

1999

Ronald P. Rhoades became President and CEO.

2003

Dart Mortgage Company was established.

2005

Opened the Grand Ledge banking office.

2007

Peter Kubacki.Peter A. Kubacki became President and CEO.

2008

Dart Financial Corporation was formed as the bank’s holding company.

2014

Home Loan Center integrated into Dart Bank.

2016

Opened the Lansing banking office.

2016

Dart Bank moved into its new Mason headquarters.

2018

William J. Hufnagel became President of Dart Bank.

2019

William J. Hufnagel became President and CEO.

2023

Dart Bank surpassed $1 billion in assets.

2023

Acquired WestTown Payments.

2024

Launched Wholesale Mortgage Lending division.

2025

Dart Bank celebrated its 100th Anniversary.