Matt Lauro is the Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending at MountainOne Bank. With more than 10 years of credit analysis, portfolio management, new business development, and client management experience, Matt is responsible for managing existing portfolio risk and loan growth. Serving as a Board Member for Berkshire Education and Correction in Pittsfield, MA, and as a National Council Member of the Avon Old Farms School for Boys in Avon, CT, Matt is an active member of the Western Mass community. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the Lally School of Business Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.

During this episode, we talk about:

• Matt’s role at MountainOne
• What made him want to go into commercial lending
• Things business owners should keep in mind when looking to move banks
• The benefits of working with a local bank
• Advice for businesses when they’re looking to take out a loan to expand
• What businesses should do if or when a recession hits
• How the Western Mass economy has grown
• MountainOne’s involvement in their local communities
• What businesses should do if they get denied for a loan
• Advice Matt has for anyone looking to pursue a career in commercial lending

And more. Tune into this episode as we talk about all things commercial banking and local economies.

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