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Ascend Bank: Your Destination for Business Banking Solutions

Ascend Bank does Business Banking better, with competitive products and services to solve your unique needs.

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Ascend Bank Means Business!

At Ascend Bank (formerly Guilford Savings Bank), we're more than "just a community bank." We're here to provide your business with the solutions it needs to thrive. Watch as Teresa Crampton, Director of Business Banking, discusses Ascend Bank's approach to business banking in a recent interview with WTNH:

Explore our Business Banking Services:

  • Business Checking
  • Business Savings
  • Business Debit
  • Business Deposit Rates
  • Commercial Real Estate Loans
  • Lines of Credit
  • Business Digital Banking
  • Cash Management
Business Checking
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Business Checking

When you’re looking for a checking account that offers your business premium features, including higher interest rates on related savings, money markets, CDs, we’ve got what you need.

Explore Business Checking
Business Savings
Business Debit
Business Deposit Rates
Commercial Real Estate Loans
Lines of Credit
Business Digital Banking
Cash Management

M & J Bus, Inc. Banks Their Way With Ascend Bank

Karen Beebe
OWNER, M & J Bus, Inc.

Over the last 20 years M & J Bus, Inc. has grown into a successful bus company serving multiple communities - in part, thanks to their banking relationship with Ascend Bank (formerly Guilford Savings Bank). Hear directly from them about the level of service and commitment they've received.

Find out how Ascend Bank can help grow your business - contact our Business Banking team:

Teresa Crampton - GSB Cash Management Team
Teresa Crampton

VP, Business Banking Manager
tcrampton@ascend.bank
Phone: 203-204-6635

Amy Koch Moleski, Business Banker
Amy Koch Moleski

VP, Business Banking Relationship Officer
akmoleski@ascend.bank
Phone: 203-671-3044

Nancy Gerson, Business Banker
Nancy Gerson

VP, Business Banking Relationship Officer
ngerson@ascend.bank
Phone: 203-710-1329

Heidi Samuelson, GSB VP, Business Banking Relationship Officer
Heidi Samuelson

VP, Business Banking Relationship Officer
hsamuelson@ascend.bank
Phone: 203-800-1774

Nicole Sweeney, Business Banker
Nicole Sweeney

VP, Business Banking Relationship Officer nsweeney@ascend.bank
Phone: 860-457-9285

Jeff Swenson

1st VP, Business Banking Officer jswenson@ascend.bank
Phone: 860-425-0125

Discuss Your Needs With An Ascend Bank Commercial Lender:

Lyle Fulton, Chief Lending Officer Executive at GSB
Lyle Fulton

EVP, Chief Lending Officer – Executive
lfulton@ascend.bank
203-535-7869

Michael Paz, Commercial Loan Origination Manager at GSB
Michael Paz

SVP, Commercial Loan Origination Manager
mpaz@ascend.bank
203-804-6956

John Mancini, Commercial Lender
John Mancini

SVP, Commercial Lending Team Leader
jmancini@ascend.bank
(John’s Email)

Phone: 860-425-0120 (John’s Phone)

Nova Taylor
Nova Taylor

VP, Commercial Loan Officer
ntaylor@ascend.bank
203-666-9852

Brett Eagleson
Brett Eagleson

VP, Commercial Loan Officer
beagleson@ascend.bank
203-907-7102

Devin Hawthorne
Devin Hawthorne

VP, Commercial Loan Officer
dhawthorne@ascend.bank
860-508-2214

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    See what Ascend has to offer your business:

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    OWNER-OCCUPIED COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE OFFER

    0% origination fee, plus reimbursement up to 1.0% of loan amount for closing costs - up to $10,000!* For full details, contact an Ascend Bank Commercial Lender.

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    4.00% APY* 6-Month Business CD Special

    Open a 6-Month Business CD account with us today and earn an impressive 4.00% APY* on your savings!

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    Better Cash Flow, Better Business

    If you aren't using Cash Management services for your business, processing inefficiencies could be costing you $$$.

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    1. *Owner-Occupied Commercial Mortgage Offer: Promotion valid for new commercial property mortgages (non-residential) or refinances only and does not apply to refinances of existing Ascend Bank debt. The amount reimbursed by the bank at closing will be required to be repaid by the borrower if the loan is paid off in full within the first five years. Closing costs covered may not exceed $10,000, and can include: appraisal, environmental reporting & bank attorney fees. Main operating account with Ascend Bank is required for the duration of the term of loan. Standard underwriting and loan policy criteria apply.

    2. 6-Month Business CD Special: The minimum amount to open the account is $5,000.00. Business checking account required. Offer available at any Ascend Bank branch or online. Offer may expire at any time. Fees may reduce earnings. 5% penalty for early withdrawal. Offer subject to change at any time. Please visit a branch, call us at (203) 453-2721 or refer to ascend.bank/business/bank/business-deposit-rates/ for rates and tiers currently in effect.

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