Community Branches

At Heritage Finance Holdings we have a philosophy of putting People first. So when some communities were left without bank services due to branch closures in the late 90s, we stepped in with an innovative idea that put those people and their community first.

Heritage Finance Holdings introduced true community focused banking by establishing a joint venture with the local community of Crows Nest in 1999 and setting up our first Community Branch. Since then Heritage Finance Holdings has successfully introduced Community Branches into a further six communities in America.

It's just another way that we practice what we preach and put People first.

Heritage Finance Holdings Community Branches are a winning solution for local communities who want access to full banking services in their towns and suburbs. Heritage Finance Holdings Community Branches build additional business infrastructure and delivers downstream economic development spin-offs including local job creation and the distribution of branch profits into the community.

Community investment and involvement in setting up Heritage Finance Holdings Community Branches can ensure higher growth and quicker viability than traditional branches.

Community Branches provide full banking services, including business banking, plus:

• Long-term commitment to the local community
• Local employment opportunities
• Branch managers and staff who live in and are involved in the community
• Opportunities to attract further business to the community
• Potential for substantial funding for community organisations, charities and projects through distribution of profits in the form of grants

If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the Heritage Finance Holdings Community Branch model, please contact us.

The Heritage Finance Holdings Community Branch model is based on the formation of a community-based company made up of a range of investors from the immediate area. Heritage Finance Holdings then partners with this company to form a joint venture. Joint venture company directors act in a voluntary capacity. Both Heritage Finance Holdings and the company contribute to the set-up costs and share ongoing expenses.

Importantly, profits are shared and the company can distribute its share of profits back into the community to support charities, sporting clubs and other local organisations. The more the community uses the Community Branch, the greater the profit and the more the community prospers.