Franchise Lenders

Featured Franchise Lender: One Georgia Bank

One Georgia Bank was founded on May 5, 2006 by a group of visionary business and civic leaders with deep roots in the community to provide superior “relationship” banking to metro Atlanta’s rapidly expanding, diverse business community. One Georgia Bank’s headquarters is strategically located in the heart of Midtown in the prestigious 1180 Peachtree Building, to leverage this vibrant market. The banking business in Midtown alone has seen core deposits grow by 25 percent, upwards of $1 billion, over the last four years. By all indications, this growth is expected to continue.

As a result of major bank consolidations and mergers impacting Atlanta, a service gap exists for small and mid-sized businesses. One Georgia Bank will seize this opportunity by providing and branding an unbeatable combination of exceptional high-touch service, competitive banking products and superior technology. As a franchise lender, we have completed a highly successful capital raise, providing the capacity and resources to focus on small to middle market businesses. In fact, One Georgia Bank was the first bank in the history of Georgia to capitalize with over $24 million in capital. The Bank is also committed to nurturing a highly skilled staff and winning culture that will foster outstanding value for customers and shareholders.

What makes One Georgia Bank unique among community franchise lenders are its extraordinary organizers - a group of extremely talented, accomplished entrepreneurs and distinguished citizens who represent the “face” of Atlanta. These influential leaders are committed to reaching out to their constituencies to attract a broad base of investors and customers, thereby ensuring the bank’s growth and long term success.

Willard “Chuck” Lewis, a highly regarded community banking veteran with more than 25 years in the industry, serves as bank President and CEO. In addition to previous de novo bank experience, Mr. Lewis has extensive knowledge across the banking and finance spectrum.

Atlanta’s fast growing and diverse business market in Midtown provides the ideal location, the perfect climate and the right time to launch this exciting venture. One Georgia Bank is now one of the fastest growing community banks in the state.

One Georgia Bank would welcome the opportunity to speak with you about a loan for your new and or existing franchise business.