BANK OF UTAH Bank of Utah Receives Top Export Lender Award from SBA for Second Year in a Row Bank of Utah has been named the recipient of the Top Export Lender Award by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Utah District Office for the second consecutive year. “Small businesses are the driving force behind our vibrant communities, and we succeed only when we make our communities better,” said Brett Jensen, SVP, SBA administrator at Bank of Utah. “Winning the award two years in a row means we’ve maintained the momentum we’ve established and kept a high standard of client service and success as Utah companies grow their products and services worldwide.” SBA lending programs are key tools in helping entrepreneurs access the capital they need to start, grow and expand their businesses. Working with a local lender like Bank of Utah helps small business owners better understand SBA loan options and navigate the application process more effectively. With over $920 million in SBA-backed loans — $77.5 million contributed by Bank of Utah — delivered to Utah businesses, lending institutions across the state play a critical role in supporting Utah’s growing small business sector. Bank of Utah Ranked No. 17 Among Best-Performing U.S. Community Banks by S&P Global Market Intelligence Bank of Utah ranks No. 17 on S&P Global Market Intelligence’s 2025 list of Best-Performing U.S. Community Banks in the $3 billion to $10 billion asset category. It’s the second consecutive year that the bank has been placed in the top 20. The ranking reflects the bank’s financial performance across returns, growth and funding, with an emphasis on balance sheet strength and risk profile. Bank of Utah Named Best Community Bank in the 2026 Best of State Awards Bank of Utah has been named Best Community Bank in the 2026 Best of State Awards, which celebrates Utah’s most outstanding individuals, businesses and organizations that demonstrate excellence in their fields, embrace innovation and contribute to the state’s quality of life. That mission was reflected in measurable ways throughout 2025. Bank of Utah team members contributed more than 2,000 volunteer hours, with 313 employees supporting 107 organizations statewide. More than 30 team members served on nonprofit and community boards. Utah Banker 17
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