Investar Holding Corporation (ISTR)

Overview

Investar Holding Corporation serves as a pivotal financial institution through its subsidiary, Investar Bank, offering a comprehensive suite of commercial banking solutions to a diversified client base that includes individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses primarily in the regions of south Louisiana, southeast Texas, and Alabama in the United States. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Investar Holding Corporation focuses on delivering personalized banking experiences, powered by a blend of modern technology and traditional values, to facilitate the financial growth and success of its customers.

Products and Services

Deposit Products and Services: These include a variety of account types such as savings, checking, money market, and individual retirement accounts. Investar Bank also offers a range of certificates of deposit; debit and credit cards; and innovative banking services like internet, mobile, and video banking, along with reciprocal deposit products. These services are designed to cater to the diverse needs of its customers, offering convenience, accessibility, and security in managing their funds.

Loan Services: Investar Bank provides an extensive portfolio of loan products, including:

• Commercial Real Estate Loans: Financing solutions for commercial property acquisitions and development.
• Commercial and Industrial Loans: These encompass working capital lines of credit and equipment loans, facilitating businesses in managing their operational and capital expenditure needs.
• Construction Loans: Loans catering to the construction of commercial projects, and single-family residential and multifamily properties, supporting developers and builders in their projects.
• Residential Real Estate Loans: This includes one-to-four family residential real estate loans and second mortgage loans, helping individuals and families to buy or refinance their homes.
• Consumer Loans: A variety of secured and unsecured installment and term loans, including home equity loans and lines of credit, auto loans, and loans for personal, family, and household purposes, designed to meet the personal financing needs of customers.

Treasury Management Products: Investar offers advanced treasury management solutions, such as remote deposit capture, lockbox payment processing, virtual vault, positive pay, ACH origination, wire transfer, investment sweep accounts, and business internet banking services, aimed at optimizing cash flow and simplifying financial operations for businesses.

Additional Banking Services: Complementing its main offerings, Investar Bank provides a variety of other banking services to ensure a comprehensive banking experience. These include cashiers' checks, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, night depository, bank-by-mail, use of automated teller machines (ATMs), electronic statements, interactive teller machines, online account opening, and mobile wallet payment services, all designed to provide maximum convenience and efficiency to its customers.