M&T Bank
M&T Bank is a community-focused banking franchise founded in 1856, offering retail, commercial and small business lending services through 950+ branches in the eastern United States.
M&T Bank Corporation is a banking and financial services company with a community-focused franchise in the eastern United States. Founded in 1856, the company reports total assets of over $211 billion, a branch network of more than 950 locations and a workforce of more than 17,000 employees. Its stated model combines the personalised service of a community bank with the resources of a large financial institution, operating across retail banking, commercial banking, small business lending and financial services.
The bank's scale is matched by an extended record of consistency: it has reported 170 consecutive profitable quarters, or more than 42 straight years. It is among the top 10 Small Business Administration lenders nationally and was placed in the top 5% of banks by Greenwich Awards for customer experience and community impact. Legal and compliance professionals considering the firm should note the regulatory footprint implied by a depository of this size and the breadth of its lending activities, including SBA loan programmes.
M&T Bank describes its core values as integrity, curiosity, candor, ownership and collaboration. More than half of employees own company stock. In 2024 the company contributed over $67.4 million to 4,006 non-profit organisations, and employees recorded 245,895 volunteer hours.