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DANA D. KINDE

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, COMMERCIAL BANKER

Meet Dana D. Kinde, a banking expert who invests herself fully in the success of her business customers. “The ability to build relationships begins with listening and engaging with others,” says Dana, who’s worked at Village Bank for nearly 20 years. When working with current or potential business owners about financing options or commercial products such as business term loans, SBA loans, or real estate loans, her approach is to “learn about their business, uncover and discuss their pain points, and talk through options.”

Dana’s expertise in managing loan and deposit portfolios for businesses is second to none. She's an expert at matching business owners with smart checking and savings solutions, business loans, lines of credit and SBA loan products so they can exponentially grow their businesses and manage their day-to-day operations much more smoothly.

Dana also believes in supporting business owners through the power of networking. “I look at each interaction as an opportunity to connect other entrepreneurs.”


Dana has seen her clients navigate various economic environments in the last 20-plus years. From volatility in interest rates, inflation, recession, labor challenges, and supply chain disruptions, “These are interesting times,” she says, “but we know that times of economic uncertainty are also a time ripe for opportunity. It's important to find a good community banker who understands business and is willing to offer guidance.”


Dana considers herself a problem solver. That makes her the perfect commercial lender for entrepreneurs who need a conventional or a SBA loan. “A typical scenario may be a business owner's desire to own their own commercial real estate,” Dana explains. “We sit down and talk through the loan options and what those look like. In this case, the SBA has a great option called a 504-loan program, this allows for a lower down payment requirement.”

“Good service always starts with listening and actively conversing,” says Dana. “I want to ensure businesses have good advisors. We walk customers through how banks are going to be looking at their numbers. We share resources.”
“I always enjoy getting out and meeting business owners,” Dana said. “Entrepreneurs fascinate me, I love learning from them too!” She enjoys expanding her network and is open for coffee any time of day!

Dana feeds her compassionate side outside of work by volunteering with local organizations. She and her pup, Finley are a Certified Pet Therapy team that visits staff and infirm at hospitals, care facilities, homes, or in hospice. “We meet new friends to offer this small diversion to their day. The stories and reflections shared are many times very impactful.” It’s been fun and extremely rewarding to watch the mood change the moment Finley comes into a room; he has that ability to make everything seem okay; even if just for a short amount of time.

 

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