About Us

Your Hometown Bank, And Much More

National Bank Of Kansas City was formed by a group of local businessmen who agreed there was a need for a strong, nationally chartered bank with a warm, neighborhood approach to customers and small businesses.

The Bank received its charter on March 29, 1999, and officially opened its doors the next day. The charter group of employees pledged to treat every customer with respect and regularly reward them by running the Bank with efficiency, integrity and honesty – a practice we still honor today.

Not Just A Community Bank, But A Bank That’s Involved In The Community

As a locally-owned bank, we share a great sense of pride in our local communities. Our employees, as well as the Bank, have built a strong tradition of supporting the communities in which we are located.

Each year, National Bank Of Kansas City’s employees raise funds for the United Way. Employee contributions are matched by the Bank. Fundraising activities include a silent auction, denim day, a cook-off, and much more. Over the past eight years, National Bank Of Kansas City has raised more than $472,000 for the United Way.

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Memorable Milestones:

In 1999, Ameri-National Mortgage became a division of the Bank.
In March 2000, we moved into the new Leawood, Kan., branch
In 2000, we expanded our lending base by establishing a branch in Liberty, Mo.
In 2001, the Bank established a non-conforming loan operation called eSmartloan.com.
In August 2003, our Lee’s Summit, Mo., branch opened.
In late 2003, the Bank acquired Great American Acceptance Company, a firm specializing in automobile dealer floor-plan lending services.
In 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 the Bank achieved the distinction of having the highest Return-On-Assets in the nation for Subchapter S banks. And, in 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2005 the Bank had the highest Return-on-Equity for Subchapter S banks.
In May 2004, our SBA lending team became an SBA PLP Lender (preferred lender).
In 2004, we opened a Loan Production Office in Denver, Colo.
In 2005, Capital One Financial Corp. purchased eSmartloan.com from the Bank in a $145 million all-cash transaction.
In December 2005, a full-service branch opened in Platte City, Mo.
In 2006, we opened new branches in Liberty, Mo., Overland Park, Kan., and Excelsior Springs, Mo.
In 2007, the Bank introduced TrendLine Financial, a division providing equipment financing and leasing services to businesses.
In 2008, the mortgage division started a National Mortgage Recovery Program geared toward mortgage investors.

Core Values

As we grow, we continue to use the original set of core values to guide our employees and company. We consider it to be our corporate and individual responsibility to embrace and uphold the following Core Values and will utilize them to guide all of our efforts.

Customer Service Excellence

We believe that having a better understanding of our customers’ needs, wants and values allows us to attain uncommon customer satisfaction while providing responsive, professional and courteous service.

Integrity

We believe in always honoring our commitments and conducting business in an honest, respectful and ethical manner.

Teamwork

We believe in achieving superior results by fostering an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork while upholding respect for the individual.

Personal Development

We believe in supporting our employees in their pursuit of knowledge and skill enhancement and rewarding them for their attainment of superior levels of performance.