Huntington Bank Sweeps 15 'Best Bank' Awards for Small and Mid-Sized Business Services
Event summary
- Huntington Bank won 15 'Best Bank' awards from Coalition Greenwich for 2025, recognizing its service to small and mid-sized businesses.
- The bank's Business Banking team received 11 awards, while its Middle Market Banking team won 4 awards.
- Huntington's Business Banking team surpassed $1.8 billion in SBA 7(a) loans in 2025, a 20% year-over-year increase.
- The awards are based on over 11,000 interviews with businesses in each category, measuring service and product quality.
The big picture
Huntington Bank's sweeping wins underscore its strategic focus on small and mid-sized businesses, a segment increasingly vital as regional banks compete with national players. The bank's emphasis on long-term relationships and digital innovation aligns with broader industry trends favoring personalized, tech-driven financial services. With $279 billion in assets, Huntington's ability to leverage its regional footprint could further solidify its market position.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Growth
- Whether Huntington can maintain its 20% year-over-year growth in SBA 7(a) lending amid potential regulatory changes.
- Competitive Positioning
- How Huntington's regional banking model will differentiate it from national competitors in the small and mid-sized business segments.
- Digital Innovation
- The pace at which Huntington integrates innovative digital banking tools to enhance its service offerings.
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