Our Press & Awards

Grateful to Be a Trusted Community Partner

Mar 17, 2023

$10M from Mizuho Bank for Mission-Based Lending Trust is the foundation of our business. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we are positioned between larger financial institutions, many of which have no physical presence or retail space, and the…

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Why Our Team Loves Being Part of the B Corp Movement

Mar 15, 2023

Featuring Five Staff Perspectives Seven proud years and counting. When we first joined the B Corp community in 2016, we saw the B Corp model as an opportunity to formalize and be held accountable to our community-centered mission. We exist…

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Building Our Bronx Community with Katherine Martinez

Feb 06, 2023

As a small community bank in NYC, building relationships with our clients and community is at the heart of our work. These meaningful connections motivate many of our passionate team members, like Katherine Martinez. This month we look at what…

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A Community-Grown Charter School in The Bronx, FLACS

Feb 02, 2023

Family Life Academy Charter Schools, A Nonprofit Feature Changing the Trajectory for Families in the South Bronx For years Spring Bank has been proud to call Family Life Academy Charter Schools (FLACS) in the South Bronx a partner. That’s why…

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The Kota Alliance: Changing Lives Through Empowerment

Dec 21, 2022

“It’s satisfying to help women one-on-one. But in the end, big change happens only when you do organizational and systemic work.” – Jaana Rehnström, MD MPH We’re always inspired by our nonprofit clients who are changing lives and impacting the…

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A Lending Hand: Meet Carol Guzmán, Community Development Portfolio Manager

Nov 30, 2022

We’re not always strictly business. We value building personal relationships with our clients and community. Our staff spotlights are an opportunity for our clients and neighbors to get to know the committed team that makes Spring Bank the community bank…

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Rooted in Community: A Conversation with Josefa Ruiz, VP & Branch Market Manager

Oct 06, 2022

“Our culture is rooted in community and personal relationships. We value our clients and prioritize one-on-one connections to understand their goals and who they are. By doing so, we can serve them better.” – Josefa Ruiz, Spring Bank Branch Manager…

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Taking Positive Climate Action With Bank.Green

Sep 19, 2022

We strive to be more than a bank. Our goal is to bring ethical and inclusive finance to the Bronx and the greater New York City area. As NYC Climate Week kicks off, we want to share our recent pledge…

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Our Commitment To Better Practice: Best For The World™ 2022 Award!

Jul 15, 2022

“Being a B Corp allows us to keep our core values front and center. When you run a business day-to-day, it’s tempting to take the easiest path to profitability. Having the B Corp principles and B Corp metrics ingrained into…

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Having a Human Experience: In Conversation with John Lakis, Loan Officer at Spring Bank

Apr 21, 2022

“There’s someone who can relate to you here. Especially in this age of mega-corporations and automated processes, I think having a human experience with a financial institution is rare.” – John Lakis, Loan Officer here at Spring Bank We don’t…

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Happy Earth Day!

Apr 18, 2022

Here at Spring Bank, we’re proud to be a B Corporation which means balancing purpose with profit. We are just as committed to serving our customers and helping the planet as we are to our bottom line. With Earth Day…

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Living by Our Values, Front & Center A Proud B Corp for 6 Years & Counting

Mar 23, 2022

“Being a B Corp allows us to keep our core values front & center. When you run a business day-to-day, it’s tempting to take the easiest path to profitability. Having the B Corp principles and B Corp metrics ingrained into…

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