St. Mary’s Bank Named SBA Credit Union of the Year, Supporting New Hampshire Small Businesses

MANCHESTER— St. Mary's Bank is proud to announce that we have been named Credit Union of the Year at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Annual Lending Awards.
 
The SBA Lending Awards recognize lenders that expand access to capital and provide meaningful support to small businesses. This honor reflects our commitment to helping New Hampshire businesses and nonprofits grow, create jobs, and strengthen local communities.
 
As New Hampshire businesses continue to grow and innovate, we remain committed to providing the financing, expertise, and local partnership they need to succeed. “In many cases we partner with the SBA to provide business owners with funding to purchase real estate, equipment, or expand their business”, said Randy Sivigny, Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending.
 
"Being recognized as the SBA’s Credit Union of the Year reflects our commitment to helping New Hampshire businesses access the capital and guidance they need to grow," said Kyle Schneck, Chief Lending Officer at St. Mary's Bank. "We're honored to work alongside talented entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations whose success strengthens our local communities."
 
"Every business has a unique story, challenge and vision for growth,” said Sivigny. “Our role is to listen, understand their goals, and provide financing solutions that help turn plans into reality. This recognition is a reflection of the trust our business members place in us every day." We encourage all that are interested to contact a member of our Commercial Banking team for more information.
 
About the U.S. Small Business Association
Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.

About St. Mary’s Bank
Established in 1908 as the nation’s first credit union, St. Mary’s Bank is an NCUA-insured financial institution. Our members motivate and inspire us to go above and beyond in providing progressive financial products, best-in-market service and trusted financial advice. As a not-for-profit, member-owned credit union headquartered in New Hampshire, we offer a wide array of financial services, including consumer and commercial banking, insurance, wealth management, Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTAs), and eBanking services.