Kearny Federal Savings Bank Rebrands as Kearny Bank

On Feb 13, 2015

Kearny Federal Savings Bank, a federally chartered stock savings bank, wholly owned by Kearny Financial Corp., and the 6^th largest bank in New Jersey, will become Kearny Bank effective February 17, 2015.

Founded in 1884 as Kearny Federal Savings and Loan in Kearny, New Jersey, the bank received its federal charter in 1941. Kearny Bank has a branch network of 42 locations in nine New Jersey counties including, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Monmouth, Ocean, Passaic and Union, and in two New York boroughs, Brooklyn and Staten Island.

“February 17 marks another historic milestone in the bank’s history,” said President and CEO, Craig Montanaro.  “Our new logo represents more than just a new look.   Rather, it signifies a set of three guiding principles that we have embodied from our early beginnings in 1884:  People, Performance and Relationships. These essential components have always been our hallmark and now, they are our mantra.”

In addition to the rebrand and new look, Kearny Bank has announced that several enhancements and new initiatives will take place throughout 2015 and beyond.  They include:

• Mobile Banking: Through use of a mobile phone, customers will be able to quickly access their bank accounts and have the ability to conduct financial transactions.

• Enhanced Website Functionality: A newly remodeled website will provide even easier access to bank accounts and offer the ability to conduct transactions and open new accounts more readily.

• POP Money: Customers will be able to “Pay Other People” directly from their bank accounts, using their mobile phones.

• Construction and Small Business Lending: Construction and small business lending will be expanded, particularly in Brooklyn and Staten Island and throughout the New York City market.

“2015 will be a good year for Kearny Bank and we look forward to acquainting our current and future customers with our new brand and our new and enhanced offerings,” Montanaro said.  “Our plans include the development of new business lines, opportunities for future growth, and the expansion of our geographic reach.”

Under the new brand, the bank will continue its corporate social responsibility efforts by working closely with local communities and non-profit organizations including Junior Achievement, EverFi, and Habitat for Humanity. In 2014 alone, the bank contributed nearly $250,000 to non-profit organizations.

 

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