This Startup Scottsdale Bank Will Meet You On The Golf Course To Close Your Loan
This startup Scottsdale bank will meet you on the golf course to close your loan
Scottsdale Community Bank's offices at 8767 E. Via De Ventura in Scottsdale.
It’s common for Scottsdale Community Bank leaders George Weisz and Neill LeCorgne to answer cellphone calls from clients on weekends or meet them in-person to assist with financial transactions.
That personal approach to conducting business has fueled Scottsdale Community Bank’s rapid growth since it launched as a de novo, or startup, financial institution in 2022.
Scottsdale Community Bank has quickly gained traction among small businesses, family offices and nonprofit organizations. The bank topped the $100 million mark in total assets – $107 million to be exact – in Q4 2025, marking a significant milestone for the financial institution that has also increased its office space in Scottsdale to support its growing team.
“What we found is that local businesses want a banking partner that understands their needs and the nuances of this community. They also want speed and we have found a way to combine cutting edge technology with unequaled personal service, including every client having access to the cellphone numbers of the bank president and bank board chair to use 24/7/365,” said LeCorgne, president and CEO of Scottsdale Community Bank. “We’re setting up new accounts daily from individuals and business owners who want real relationships with and direct access to the people handling their money. Hitting the $100 million asset mark so quickly showcases just how much this community [has responded.]"
Neill LeCorgne is the president and CEO of Scottsdale Community Bank.
Scottsdale Community Bank had $86.5 million in deposits in Q4, compared to $55.4 million in the year-earlier quarter, according to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. data. The bank had $85.1 million in loans during the fourth quarter, compared to $54.1 million in loans during Q4 2024.
“We've been executing on our plan to bank small-to-medium-sized businesses. Those businesses have operating accounts and we also work very closely with nonprofit organizations. Those nonprofits also have deposit relationships that are really critical to them," LeCorgne said. "So we've been able to grow our client base, and just focus on the type of clients that are looking for a local community bank.”
Scottsdale Community Bank is among 11 banks with main offices in Arizona, according to data from the FDIC. It’s also among four de novo banks established in the state in recent years — including Gainey Business Bank, Integro Bank and Zenith Bank & Trust — that all sought to fill a gap in Arizona’s community “banking desert.”
Scottsdale Community Bank ranks No. 4 among banks in the Phoenix area for real estate loan growth with $66.7 million in real estate loans during Q3 2025, marking a 64.5% increase over $40.6 million in the prior year quarter, according to Business Journal research.
“We found there’s a lot of clients who come to us, especially law firms and medical offices who want to buy their own building. So that's a big thing for us as businesses are starting to grow," said Weisz, board chair of Scottsdale Community Bank. "We do a lot of home equity lines of credits as well — much more than we expected — but we're getting referrals on those all the time."
George Weisz, board chair of Scottsdale Community Bank.
The bank, which is about to enter its fourth year in operation, sees advantages to being locally owned, including the ability to convene a loan committee and process applications within 48 hours. It offers a micro-loan program for new businesses looking to build momentum and an innovative art advisory service that helps art collectors and investors navigate Scottsdale’s thriving art market.
Weisz said another key differentiator of the bank is its “bank anywhere” option where they meet clients in-person to conduct business.
“So if you're at your office, on the golf course or at a Diamondbacks game, we will literally come to you to do that transaction if you can’t do it over your phone, which most people do,” Weisz said. “So I think those are the things that make us stand out, and we've been fortunate now to be known as the go-to bank for small business and nonprofits. And that's a pretty great item to achieve.”
The bank, which has 15 employees, increased its footprint by 2,000 square feet at its existing office, 8767 E. Via De Ventura in Scottsdale. The bank now occupies 5,200 square feet in the Bay Colony Executive Center and the additional space supports its growing team while providing more conference and meeting space.
“We are excited about continuing our growth by continuing to increase our value to the community and to our shareholders, so that growth strategy — which we're discussing right now — may take the form of a very positive capital raise or an expansion of our growth into other industries, startups or family offices," Weisz said. “We are looking at all those right now to enhance the growth we've already experienced. So we think our future is pretty bright and we're excited about the endless opportunities out there to grow as our community and our state grows.”
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Julie Stoney VP, Business Development Officer
- April 13, 2026
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