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 Top Lenders list.
This recognition highlights Dart Bank’s commitment to providing its customers with fast, flexible lending solutions while maintaining the relationship-focused model of personalized customer service that has defined Dart Bank as a respected community bank for nearly 100 years.
In the fourth quarter of 2023, Dart Bank’s loan volume was $971.3 million, up from $755.2 million one year earlier. For the duration of 2023, total loans increased by $216 million, and deposits were up by $244 million. The drastic uptick in business was driven by the Bank’s focus on flexible lending options, fully online mortgage applications, consumer loan portals, and innovative appraisal alternatives designed to save customers time and money.
With four full-service banking offices and nine lending offices, Dart Bank’s success is also fueled by a culture that prioritizes empowerment, flexibility, and professional respect. Unlike the majority of banks, 80% of Dart Bank’s 287 employees work either hybrid or full-time from home. That format has enabled the Bank to expand its reach, now employing mortgage professionals in 19 states nationwide. This approach has enhanced customer support, improved operational efficiency, and allowed the bank to serve more borrowers across the country.
To learn more about Dart Bank’s industry-leading approach, read the full article published by Independent Banker magazine here.
About Dart Bank
Founded in 1925, Dart Bank has a national reputation for innovation; it was the first bank in the nation to finance automobiles. Among its other notable achievements, Dart Bank has been named a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press and has earned the designation of Top Workplace USA for three consecutive years. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart Bank has 13 offices, assets totaling over $1.2 billion, and nearly 300 employees.