The Bancorp to end new small business lending, cut 64 positions in restructuring
The Bancorp announced a September 1, 2026 restructuring that ends new Small Business Lending originations by the end of 2026 and eliminates 64 filled positions, about 9% of the Bank's workforce. The company expects about $5.6 million in charges, mostly in the third and fourth quarters of 2026, and projects over $20 million in annualized run-rate savings combined with its prior Institutional Banking reorganization.
Key points
- Restructuring eliminates 64 filled positions, about 9% of the Bank's workforce; expected charges of approximately $5.6 million, with $4.5 million recognized in the third quarter of 2026.
- New Small Business Lending originations to be discontinued by the end of 2026; existing SBL loans will be managed.
- Expected annualized run-rate savings of approximately $14 million from the restructuring and 16 unrelated vacated positions, and over $20 million including the prior Institutional Banking reorganization.
- Head of Commercial Lending Jeff Nager is expected to depart October 1, 2026; 38,583 unvested restricted stock units will be forfeited, and severance terms are not yet finalized.
The filing
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