Metropolitan Commercial Bank Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025
Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) has been recognized as one of America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This marks the second consecutive year MCB has received this honor. The recognition was based on a comprehensive study analyzing over 9,000 institutions, including more than 70,000 customer surveys and millions of social media reviews.
Mark R. DeFazio, Founder, President and CEO of MCB, emphasized that this award reflects the bank's commitment to financial excellence and strategic business development. The recognition highlights MCB's role in supporting local businesses and providing innovative banking solutions to meet client needs.
Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) è stato riconosciuto come uno dei Migliori Banche e Credito Regionali d'America 2025 da Newsweek e Plant-A Insights Group. Questo segna il secondo anno consecutivo in cui MCB riceve questo onore. Il riconoscimento si basa su uno studio approfondito che ha analizzato oltre 9.000 istituzioni, comprese più di 70.000 indagini sui clienti e milioni di recensioni sui social media.
Mark R. DeFazio, Fondatore, Presidente e CEO di MCB, ha sottolineato che questo premio riflette l'impegno della banca per l'eccellenza finanziaria e lo sviluppo strategico del business. Il riconoscimento mette in evidenza il ruolo di MCB nel supportare le imprese locali e nell'offrire soluzioni bancarie innovative per soddisfare le esigenze dei clienti.
Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) ha sido reconocido como uno de Los Mejores Bancos Regionales y Cooperativas de Crédito de América 2025 por Newsweek y Plant-A Insights Group. Este es el segundo año consecutivo que MCB recibe este honor. El reconocimiento se basa en un estudio integral que analizó más de 9,000 instituciones, incluyendo más de 70,000 encuestas a clientes y millones de reseñas en redes sociales.
Mark R. DeFazio, Fundador, Presidente y CEO de MCB, enfatizó que este premio refleja el compromiso del banco con la excelencia financiera y el desarrollo estratégico del negocio. El reconocimiento destaca el papel de MCB en el apoyo a las empresas locales y en la provisión de soluciones bancarias innovadoras para satisfacer las necesidades de los clientes.
메트로폴리탄 커머셜 은행(MCB)는 Newsweek와 Plant-A Insights Group에 의해 2025년 미국 최고의 지역 은행 및 신용 조합 중 하나로 인정받았습니다. 이는 MCB가 이 영예를 수여받은 두 번째 해입니다. 이 인식은 9,000개 이상의 기관을 분석한 포괄적인 연구를 바탕으로 하며, 70,000개 이상의 고객 설문조사와 수백만 개의 소셜 미디어 리뷰를 포함하고 있습니다.
MCB의 창립자이자 회장 겸 CEO인 Mark R. DeFazio는 이 상이 은행의 재무적 우수성과 전략적 비즈니스 개발에 대한 헌신을 반영한다고 강조했습니다. 이 인식은 지역 비즈니스를 지원하고 고객의 요구를 충족하기 위해 혁신적인 은행 솔루션을 제공하는 MCB의 역할을 부각시킵니다.
Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) a été reconnu comme l'une des Meilleures Banques et Coopératives de Crédit Régionales d'Amérique 2025 par Newsweek et Plant-A Insights Group. C'est la deuxième année consécutive que MCB reçoit cet honneur. La reconnaissance est fondée sur une étude complète analysant plus de 9 000 institutions, y compris plus de 70 000 enquêtes client et des millions d'avis sur les réseaux sociaux.
Mark R. DeFazio, Fondateur, Président et CEO de MCB, a souligné que ce prix reflète l'engagement de la banque envers l'excellence financière et le développement stratégique des affaires. La reconnaissance souligne le rôle de MCB dans le soutien aux entreprises locales et la fourniture de solutions bancaires innovantes pour répondre aux besoins des clients.
Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) wurde von Newsweek und Plant-A Insights Group als eine der Beste Regionalbanken und Kreditgenossenschaften Amerikas 2025 anerkannt. Dies markiert das zweite Jahr in Folge, in dem MCB diese Auszeichnung erhält. Die Anerkennung basiert auf einer umfassenden Studie, die über 9.000 Institutionen analysierte, darunter mehr als 70.000 Kundenumfragen und Millionen von Bewertungen in sozialen Medien.
Mark R. DeFazio, Gründer, Präsident und CEO von MCB, betonte, dass diese Auszeichnung das Engagement der Bank für finanzielle Exzellenz und strategische Geschäftsentwicklung widerspiegelt. Die Anerkennung hebt die Rolle von MCB bei der Unterstützung lokaler Unternehmen und bei der Bereitstellung innovativer Banklösungen zur Deckung der Kundenbedürfnisse hervor.
- Second consecutive year receiving Newsweek's Best Regional Banks recognition
- Recognition based on extensive analysis of 9,000+ institutions and 70,000+ customer surveys
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This award recognizes Metropolitan Commercial Bank’s impact and steadfast commitment to providing innovative offerings and strategic banking solutions, ensuring the continued success of its clients.
Metropolitan Commercial Bank - Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025 (Graphic: Business Wire)
“Being honored for the second consecutive year is truly a testament to our team's unwavering commitment to financial excellence. This award underscores our focus on long-term planning and strategic business development,” said Mark R. DeFazio, Founder, President and CEO of Metropolitan Commercial Bank. “Our clients' success is the driving force behind our mission to deliver innovative banking solutions that meet and exceed their business needs.”
“Regional banks and credit unions are the financial backbone of communities nationwide as they support small businesses, fund local projects, and ensure easy access to essential banking services. Newsweek and market-data research firm Plant-A Insights are proud to introduce ‘America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025,’ highlighting companies utilizing a community- and customer-centric approach to make a big financial impact in their neighborhoods.” – Nancy Cooper – Global Editor in Chief – Newsweek
About Metropolitan Commercial Bank
Metropolitan Commercial Bank (the “Bank”) is a full-service commercial bank based in
Metropolitan Commercial Bank’s EB-5 / E-2 International Group delivers banking services and products for United States Citizen and Immigration Services EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program investors, developers, Regional Centers, government agencies, law firms and consulting companies specializing in EB-5 and E-2.
Metropolitan Commercial Bank was named one of Newsweek’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024. The Bank was ranked by Independent Community Bankers of America among the top ten successful loan producers for 2023 by loan category and asset size for commercial banks with more than
Metropolitan Commercial Bank operates banking centers and private client offices in
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