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Our Story and Values

Gold Standard Service

That's what Signature Bank provides to our clients every hour of every day. It’s the foundation our bank was built on - and it’s the promise that will lead us into the future.

Gold Standard Service

Gold Standard Service is more than a marketing slogan; it’s our dedication to service, evident in everything we do. It's a unique promise to our clients and employees. It’s our purpose. Our mission. Our vision. Our signature. It’s the core value that guides our culture, our decisions and our daily efforts. Every aspect of our business strives to deliver on this promise.

Our Story

Signature Bank was founded in 2002 by a group of experienced banking professionals who shared a vision to establish a unique financial institution - one that was locally owned and operated and that focused on serving business, institutional, governmental, and professional clients in Northwest Ohio, Southeast Michigan, and nearby areas.

We are owned by about 600 local shareholders and governed by a local board of directors. Local decision-making and local operations give us the ability to provide custom solutions to our clients with a quick response time.

We offer a full suite of banking products and services for businesses and individuals, supported by an experienced team of financial professionals. The combination of low turnover and seasoned employees working together enables us to provide the personalized Gold Standard Service for which we're known.

Our Values

Delivering great service on a daily basis means doing all the little things our clients have come to expect.

From day one, we have set out to go the extra mile for our clients, to be conscientious, to pay attention to the details, to provide a level of service that’s unparalleled in the banking industry. That’s why we say "Service is our Signature."

While so much of what we do is numerical and quantitative, it’s the quality of service that seems to impress our clients the most. Since our founding, nearly 100% of Signature Bank clients have said they would recommend our banking services to others. Asked to describe what sets us apart and people use words like personal, attentive, phenomenal, friendly, professional, polite, and efficient.

From a last-minute courier run to a fast loan approval to assistance with online banking, the value of service is evident in all we do. It’s a level of service focused on making our clients’ banking easier and financial performance better. We are driven to provide Gold Standard Service that brings value to every aspect of the banking experience.

Our values also lead us to be forward-looking. We're proud of our successes - and we plan to do everything possible to build on them. We invite you to learn more about everything Signature Bank has to offer. We look forward to exceeding your expectations and building a lasting relationship.