Our History
For over 140 years, Kearny Bank has been a trusted mainstay of our community—helping families achieve milestones, empowering businesses to grow, and standing strong through times of change. While we’ve continually evolved by embracing innovation and new ways to serve, our identity as a bank rooted in community values remains steadfast.
1884
Check No. 2 was for partial disbursement for the first mortgage given by Kearney Building and Loan Association - Check payable to A.E. Wright as partial disbursement for Kearney Building and Loan’s first mortgage dated June 6, 1884
1885
1st Annual Report dated April 15, 1885
1928
Photo of the groundbreaking for the new Main Branch at 614 Kearny Avenue
1928
Photograph of Kearny Bank’s official first Main Branch at 614 Kearny Avenue, dedicated in 1928
1934
50th Anniversary Report from 1884
1968
Newspaper ad from The Observer, dated May 23, 1968, promoting the Main Branch with new drive-through window
1968
Photo of completed new Main Branch
1973
Photo of ribbon cutting for Kearny Bank’s new Rutherford office, shown with the Mayor of Rutherford, William Einrenhofer and Miss Jersey, Suzanne Plummer
1995
Photo of Harrison Grand Opening – November 1995
2024
Ad from 140th Anniversary campaign
