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First Internet Bank Welcomes Blake Sanderson as Commercial Real Estate Leader

First Internet Bank today announced that J. Blake Sanderson has joined the organization as First Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Acquisition, Development and Construction. In this position, he will work to further expand relationships and a portfolio currently exceeding $1 billion in commitments. Mr. Sanderson succeeds Nick Campbell, who has been elevated to the role…

First Internet Bank Promotes David Bybee to Lead SBA Lending Team

First Internet Bank announced today that David Bybee has been promoted to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Government Guaranteed Lending. In his new role, he will oversee all aspects of First Internet Bank’s Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending operation, from origination through servicing. “Since his arrival, David has been a driving force…

First Internet Bank Expands Small Business Administration Lending Team

First Internet Bank announced today that Austin Porter has joined the organization as Vice President, Business Development Officer. He joins the Bank’s growing Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending team – one currently among the Top 10 for SBA 7(a) lenders nationwide. “Austin is an important addition,” said First Internet Bank Vice President, National SBA Sales…

First Internet Bank Named 2024 Online Lender of the Year by Coleman Report

First Internet Bank announced today that it has been named the 2024 Online Lender of the Year by Coleman Report, a leading publication in the small business lending industry. The publication’s annual awards celebrate financial institutions and individuals who demonstrate exceptional performance in Small Business Administration (SBA) lending. The Online Lender of the Year award…

First Internet Bank Recognized in GOBankingRates 2025 Best Banks Awards

First Internet Bank announced today that it has been included in GOBankingRates’ 2025 Best Banks Awards. The bank received accolades in four categories: Best Checking account, Best Money Market, Best CD Rates and Top 10 CD Rates. To formulate its rankings, GOBankingRates evaluates l00 of the largest banks, online banks and neobanks across nine categories,…

Nicole Lorch helped bring digital-first banking to the U.S. – American Banker

Nicole Lorch started a marketing job at an online-only bank when only a quarter of U.S. households had internet access. Twenty-five years later, she’s the president. In 1999, she was working for David Becker, a serial tech entrepreneur who decided to launch a branchless, digital-only bank. “It was a radical idea in 1999,” said Lorch,…

First Internet Bank Continues to Expand Small Business Administration Team

First Internet Bank announced today that Craig Simon has joined the organization as Vice President, Senior Business Development Officer. Mr. Simon will bring additional financial expertise to First Internet Bank’s rapidly-growing Small Business Administration (SBA) team, which has supported the Bank’s growth into a Top 10 lender for SBA 7(a) loans. “Craig’s SBA and commercial…

First Internet Bank Adds to Growing Small Business Administration Team

First Internet Bank announced today that Joseph Reynolds has joined the organization as Vice President, Senior Business Development Officer. His broad-based financial services background further enhances the experience and expertise of the Bank’s Small Business Administration (SBA) team – one currently among the Top 10 for SBA 7(a) lenders nationwide. “Joe has actively been involved…

First IB “Optimizes” Do More Business Checking

Enhancing its already feature-rich business banking account, First Internet Bank announced today the addition of Balance Optimizer to Do More Business™ Checking. Balance Optimizer enables business owners to seamlessly move money between Do More Business Checking and a First Internet Bank Business Money Market or Business Savings account to earn higher-yield interest. “Given our entrepreneurial…

First Internet Bank Introduces Cash Flow Analysis to Do More Business™ Checking

First Internet Bank’s Do More Business™ Checking enables entrepreneurs to accomplish more in less time. Today, Cash Flow Analysis was added to the account’s broad range of financial tools. This new benefit delivers automated cash flow forecasting, digital insights for improved performance, competitive benchmarking and more. “In an increasingly competitive landscape, business owners must not…