Articles & Press Releases

Anderson brings 15 years of risk and compliance experience across banking and RegTech to fast-growing community bank MASON, Mich., July 9, 2025 – Dart Bank is pleased to welcome Tahiti Anderson as its new Vice President, Director of Risk Management. With 15 years of experience in risk and compliance across financial institutions, RegTech firms, and

Recognition for the third consecutive year places Sheppard among the top 1% of mortgage professionals nationwide MASON, Mich., July 2, 2025 – Dart Bank is proud to announce that Amy Sheppard, AVP/Senior Mortgage Banker, has once again been named a Top Performer for Customer Satisfaction by Experience.com, one of the mortgage industry’s most respected platforms

New Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Products Offer Competitive Rates for Homebuyers MASON, Mich., April 29, 2025 – Dart Bank Wholesale Lending, one of the newest, fast-growing wholesale lenders in the country, is excited to announce the launch of its new Jumbo Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) product, featuring 5/6, 7/6, and 10/6 ARM options. These new offerings give mortgage

AVP/Treasury Management Officer recognized for leadership, service, and community impact MASON, Mich., April 21, 2025 – Dart Bank’s AVP/Treasury Management Officer, Leia Cooper-Rigg, was selected as a 2025 40 Over 40 honoree by The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). This inaugural award celebrates women over the age of 40 who demonstrate exceptional leadership, professional

With two decades of experience and strong roots in Mid-Michigan, Squires steps into a key leadership role at the Grand Ledge branch. MASON, Mich., April 14, 2025 – Dart Bank is proud to welcome back Melanie Squires as Vice President/Office Manager and Treasury Management Officer, where she will oversee operations at the Grand Ledge branch

Kandace Klumper recognized for innovation and collaboration within the TAP community MASON, Mich. – Dart Bank’s Mortgage Systems Administrator, Kandace Klumper, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Ingenuity Award from KensieMae’s seventh annual TAP Community Awards program. The Ingenuity Award is presented to the TAP member who provided the most inventive, creative, and

MASON, Mich., March 28, 2025 – Dart Bank has been recognized as a 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces winner, a prestigious national award honoring organizations that excel in workplace culture and employee satisfaction. This award, based on confidential employee feedback, highlights Dart Bank’s commitment to creating and maintaining an environment where employees feel engaged, valued,

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

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