Author: Christopher Commons

  • Quontic Bank makes INC. Magazine’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list

    Quontic Bank makes INC. Magazine’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list

    NEW YORK — The New York City-based bank named the 4,166th fastest-growing private company in the U.S.

    Inc. magazine today ranked Quontic Bank No. 4,166 on its 36th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment— its independent small and midsized businesses. Companies such as Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees of the Inc. 5000.

    “Quontic Bank started with a single location in New York and has recently grown its locations to six states. To be named among Inc. 5000’s fastest growing companies, out of six million companies nationwide, is a special honor for us,” said Steven Schnall, chairman and CEO of Quontic Bank.

    “At our core, we’re still a community bank focused on providing the best customer service possible to our community. This recognition is not only proof our concept works, but a testament to the hard work and enthusiasm of all Quontic Bank employees.”

    The 2017 Inc. 5000, unveiled online at Inc.com and with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc. is the most competitive crop in the list’s history. The average company on the list achieved a mind-boggling three-year average growth of 481%. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue is $206 billion, and the companies on the list collectively generated 619,500 jobs over the past three years. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

    “The Inc. 5000 is the most persuasive evidence I know that the American Dream is still alive,” said Eric Schurenberg, president and editor-in-chief of Inc.

    “The founders and CEOs of the Inc. 5000 tell us they think determination, risk taking and vision were the keys to their success and I believe them.”

    The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring all the companies on the list will be held from October 10 through 12, 2017 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, Calif. Speakers include some of the greatest entrepreneurs of this and past generations, such as former Ford president Alan Mullaly, FUBU CEO and founder and

    “Shark Tank” star Daymond John, Dollar Shave Club founder Michael Dubin, researcher and #1 New York Times bestseller Brené Brown, and Gravity Payments’ founder and CEO Dan Price.

    For more information about Inc. and the Inc. 5000 visit: http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

    Methodology

    The 2017 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2013 to 2016. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2013. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2016. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2013 is $100,000; the minimum for 2016 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

    About Inc. Media

    Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Winner of the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 18,000,000 today. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

    The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list of the nation’s most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates their remarkable achievements. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.

    About Quontic Bank

    Headquartered in New York City, Quontic Bank is a Member FDIC community bank that’s intensely customer focused and relationship driven. Through a growing network of branches and loan production offices, we provide a full suite of competitively priced deposit products, residential and commercial mortgages and small business loans, as well as leading-edge tools that give you convenient access to your money! Learn more at QuonticBank.com

    Media Contacts

    Inc. Media
    Drew Kerr
    212-849-8250
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  • Quontic Bank wins national recognition for savings campaign

    Quontic Bank wins national recognition for savings campaign

    NEW YORK — The New York City-based bank among 16 banks nationally to receive America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence. Quontic Bank today received the 2017 America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence for its extraordinary efforts during America Saves Week, a national campaign to promote savings among low-to-moderate income individuals and underserved communities.

    America Saves Week is an annual campaign across the United States, operated by America Saves and managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America.

    The America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence is presented each year to financial institutions that succeed in getting people to open and add to wealth-building accounts.

    Quontic Bank was just one of 16 banks recognized nationally. This is the second year in a row Quontic Bank has won the national award.

    “As a U.S.-Treasury designated Community Development Financial Institution, Quontic Bank is committed to providing financial products and services to low-to-moderate income people. America Saves shares these values.” said Steven Schnall, chairman and CEO of Quontic Bank.

    “We’re proud to participate in America Saves Week because the campaign empowers people to get on a better financial footing by saving money.”

    Just two in five American households report making good or excellent savings progress. America Saves Week is an annual opportunity for people to assess their savings status and make a plan to start or increase saving, and for banks to support good savings behavior. America Saves Week is coordinated each year by America Saves and the American Savings Education Council.

    2017 America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence Recipients:

    • Armed Forces Bank
    • Bancorp South Bank
    • Dean Bank
    • Farmers Savings Bank
    • First Arkansas Bank & Trust
    • First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Port Angeles, WA
    • FNB Community Bank
    • Fort Hood National Bank
    • Home Federal Bank
    • M&T Bank Corporation
    • Mechanics Bank
    • Quontic Bank
    • SmartyPig by Sallie Mae Bank
    • Southern Bancorp
    • Torrington Savings Bank
    • WesBanco Bank, Inc.

     

    “This was our most competitive year so far, with institutions engaging in creative ways and offering savings incentives,” said Allie Vered, America Saves Director.

    “A lot of people don’t believe they can find the money to save. But saving is not an amount, it’s an activity. Convincing consumers to pay themselves first, to hang on to dollars instead of spending, and to take a pledge to achieve a goal go a long way towards helping them develop savings habits. We recognize Quontic Bank for their efforts to educate and inspire.”

    Separately, sixteen credit unions received the America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence designation.

    About Quontic Bank

    Headquartered in New York City, Quontic Bank is a Member FDIC community bank that’s intensely customer focused and relationship driven. Through a growing network of branches and loan production offices, we provide a full suite of competitively priced deposit products, residential and commercial mortgages and small business loans, as well as leading-edge tools that give you convenient access to your money! Learn more at QuonticBank.com.

    About America Saves

    America Saves is a campaign managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America that uses the principles of behavioral economics and social marketing to motivate, encourage, and support low- to moderate-income households to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. America Saves encourages individuals and families to take the America Saves pledge and organizations to promote savings year-round and during America Saves Week. Learn more at americasaves.org and americasavesweek.org.

    Media Contacts

    America Saves
    Madeline Daniels
    202-939-1002
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  • Quontic Bank moves to larger office in Coral Gables

    Quontic Bank moves to larger office in Coral Gables

    CORAL GABLES, FLA. — The New York City-based bank doubles down on South Florida.

    Quontic Bank, having outgrown its home mortgage office in Coral Gables, Fla., has expanded to a larger space in downtown Coral Gables.

    The New York City-based financial institution’s new loan production office at 2121 Ponce De Leon Blvd. will originate mortgage loans serving customers across South Florida. This expansion into downtown Coral Gables will serve to continue Quontic Bank’s focus on offering niche portfolio real estate lending solutions, including residential mortgages, commercial mortgages and reverse mortgages.

    Located in Coral Gables’ vibrant business corridor, Quontic Bank’s new location means greater visibility and improved customer service.

    “By moving to a larger location in Coral Gables, we will be better able to serve our customers, add to the economy and create jobs,” said Steven Schnall, chairman and CEO of Quontic Bank.

    “Economic indicators point to a bright future for South Florida and we’re happy to increase our investment in our community by moving to a bigger space.”

    The new Coral Gables office occupies the third floor of a 12-story, multi-tenant office building. At roughly 1,700 square feet, the Coral Gables office boasts 30 percent more space than its South Dixie Highway location. It will have nearly twice as many desks and private offices too.

    “We opened our home mortgage office in South Florida five years ago and simply outgrew the space,” said Ray Duran, regional sales manager at Quontic Bank.

    “Over the years, we’ve helped thousands of families in the Miami metro realize the dream of homeownership. By moving to a larger space, we’ll be better equipped to serve even more Floridians in the years to come.”

    The Coral Gables location will employ roughly a half dozen employees, including five loan officers and two mortgage operations professionals.

    The new address for Quontic Bank’s Miami loan production office will be:

    2121 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Suite 300, Coral Gables, FL 33134

    All of Quontic Bank’s phone numbers and fax numbers will remain the same.

    About Quontic Bank

    Quontic Bank is a Member FDIC bank, headquartered in New York City and located in a growing number of states. We offer everything from checking and savings accounts to small business loans and home mortgages, as well as online and mobile banking. Our goal is to provide 5-star customer service while making banking easy and the mortgage process hassle-free. Learn more at www.quonticbank.com.

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  • Quontic Bank ranked Top 200 in America

    Quontic Bank ranked Top 200 in America

    ASTORIA, N.Y. — The New York City-based bank is No. 88 of 6,199 federally insured banks nationwide.

    Quontic Bank has been named one of the Top 200 Healthiest Banks in America by DepositAccounts.com, a website that monitors and informs consumers of how well financial institutions perform.

    Quontic Bank made the list at No. 88 of the 6,199 federally insured banks in the United States, according DepositAccounts.com. The website also gave Quontic Bank an “A+” health grade for its overall financial strength.

    The Astoria, N.Y.-based financial institution stood out in all of the primary evaluation categories, including capitalization, deposit growth and loan to reserve ratios, DepositAccounts.com said.

    “This ranking shows that despite our relatively small size, Quontic Bank ranks among the top 2 percent of all federally insured banks in the entire country,” said Steven Schnall, chairman and CEO of Quontic Bank.

    “We are proud of this distinction.”

    Each year, DepositAccounts.com evaluates the financial health of every federally insured bank in the United States. From the list of 6,199 banks, DepositAccounts.com recognizes those who have shown exceptional fiduciary responsibility in its Top 200 Healthiest Banks in America.

    The full list may be found at: https://www.depositaccounts.com/banks/health.aspx#healthiest.

    A more detailed breakdown of Quontic Bank’s industry-leading scores may be found in the health section of their dedicated bank pages at https://www.depositaccounts.com/banks/quontic-bank-fsb.html#health.

    About Quontic

    Headquartered in New York City, Quontic Bank is a financially strong, federally chartered community bank that’s intensely customer focused and relationship driven. Through a growing network of branches and loan production offices, we provide a full suite of competitively priced deposit products, residential and commercial mortgages and small business loans, as well as leading-edge tools that give you convenient access to your money! Learn more at QuonticBank.com.

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  • Quontic Bank nationally recognized for savings excellence

    WASHINGTON, D.C.– The New York City-based bank honored at a ceremony in Washington.

    New York City-based Quontic Bank was recognized in Washington, D.C. this week for its exemplary participation in America Saves Week, a national campaign to promote savings among low- to moderate-income individuals and underserved communities.

    America Saves, a national campaign managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, recognized Quontic Bank for how it successfully spread the saving message and encouraged people to make savings automatic in a number of ways; Quontic Bank offered a special promotion that featured a high interest savings account, hosted a free financial literacy workshop at its Astoria branch and promoted savings through digital media and social media campaigns.

    “Quontic Bank is a U.S. Treasury designated Community Development Financial Institution—a valued designation held by less than 2% of all banks—which means we’re committed to providing financial products and services to low- to moderate-income people,” said Steven Schnall, chairman and CEO of Quontic Bank.

    “Our participation in America Saves Week made a lot of sense because it seems America Saves shares our mission and values.”

    Quontic Bank was recognized at the America Saves National Savings Forum on Wednesday, where it received a Designation of Savings Excellence plaque.

    “America Saves launched the America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence in 2015 to recognize banks that go above and beyond to promote and support saving during America Saves Week,” said Nancy Register, National Director of America Saves.

    “This year we are proud to recognize and announce the second group of banks that achieved this designation.”

    America Saves Week is an annual opportunity for banks to encourage individuals to save money – with an emphasis on reaching low- to moderate-income families. America Saves recognized exceptional banks that succeed in promoting savings or other wealth building accounts and have high levels of accounts opened or added to during America Saves Week 2016. For more information about the America Saves Designation of Excellence for Banks, please visit http://americasavesweek.org/for-organizations/financial-institutions/bank-designation-of-excellence-criteria.

    About Quontic

    Headquartered in New York City, Quontic Bank is a financially strong, federally chartered community bank that’s intensely customer focused and relationship driven. Through a growing network of branches and loan production offices, we provide a full suite of competitively priced deposit products, residential and commercial mortgages and small business loans, as well as leading-edge tools that give you convenient access to your money! Learn more at QuonticBank.com.

    About America Saves

    America Saves seeks to motivate, encourage, and support low- to moderate-income households to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. The research-based campaign uses the principles of behavioral economics and social marketing to change behavior. Nonprofit, government, and corporate groups participate in America Saves nationally and through local, regional, and statewide campaigns around the country. Learn more at
    AmericaSaves.org and AmericaSavesWeek.org.

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