News
November 4, 2021
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Kearny Bank’s Bernardsville branch – highlighting its commitment to community engagement – recently gave local Girl Scout Troop 60608 a tour of the bank’s facilities and shared some financial literacy tips. Among other things, Assistant Vice President / Retail Relationship Manager Ja’lessa Fleming and colleagues provided an inside look at the vault and the drive-up window.
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2021
Kearny Bank promotes trio of Compliance/BSA officers
Three members of Kearny Bank’s Compliance / BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) team – which helps maintain the bank’s full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including government initiatives to combat money laundering and other nefarious activities – were recently promoted in recognition of their ongoing, individual efforts. Ken Helmrich, a West Milford resident based at the bank’s Van Houten Avenue branch in Clifton, is now 1st Vice President, BSA/OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) Officer.
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2021
5K Walk & Run Support
The Valerie Fund, which provides support for children with cancer and blood disorders, has received a $5,000 grant from Kearny Bank. The contribution will help support the Maplewood, NJ-based organization’s September 25 Walk & 5K Run event, in Verona Park.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2021
Backpacks for Eva’s Village
In the midst of the back-to-school season, Kearny Bank’s Caldwell office hosted a donation event to benefit youngsters in and around Paterson who receive services from the Eva’s Village community assistance organization. Bank clients and employees were invited to participate by donating backpacks, and a total of 40 of these were collected and then donated to the nonprofit.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2021
Paterson resident named Vice President / SBA Closing Manager by Kearny Bank
Paterson resident Melissa Parrilla has been promoted by Kearny Bank to the position of Vice President / SBA (Small Business Administration) Closing Manager. In this role, Parrilla is charged with managing all aspects of the bank’s SBA loan closing and post-closing department.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2021
Prospects for New Jersey commercial real estate? Lender remains bullish
In the pandemic’s wake, there’s been frequent discussion of the possible struggles facing New Jersey’s commercial real estate (CRE) sector. But, you won’t hear such talk from Kearny Bank.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2021
National banking advocate certifies Kearny Bank’s affordable “Simple Checking” account
Kearny Bank’s “Simple Checking” account has been certified by the national nonprofit organization Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards (2021-2022). The national safe account Standards, co-created by consumer advocates, leading national nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, and other financial institutions, designate both core and strongly recommended features that ensure low cost, high functionality, and consumer safety.
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