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First Internet Bank Expands Small Business Administration Lending Team

FISHERS, In.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Internet Bank announced today that Austin Porter has joined the organization as Vice President, Business Development Officer. He joins the Bank’s growing Small Business Administration (SBA) Lending team – one currently among the Top 10 for SBA 7(a) lenders nationwide.

“Austin is an important addition,” said First Internet Bank Vice President, National SBA Sales Manager Mark Gibson. “His experience will help our small business partners access the capital they require for sustainable growth. It’s our goal at First Internet Bank to provide first-class customer service; his knowledge and passion for this role make him an ideal fit for our group.”

Mr. Porter has six-plus years of specialized SBA experience. Most recently, he was an Assistant Vice President, SBA Lending Officer at BayFirst National Bank. He previously worked for Fountainhead Commercial Capital. Austin received his B.S. in Finance from the University of Central Florida.

Austin noted, “It is exciting to be part of an exceptional SBA team with a strong national presence. I look forward to assisting our small business clients with tailored financial solutions, putting my experience to work and furthering their success.”

For more information about First Internet Bank’s national SBA Lending platform, please visit firstib.com.

About First Internet Bank

First Internet Bank opened for business in 1999 as an industry pioneer in the branchless delivery of banking services. With assets of $5.7 Billion as of December 31, 2024, the Bank provides consumer and small business deposits, consumer loans and specialty finance services nationally. The Bank also offers commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, SBA financing and treasury management services. Additional information about the Bank, including its products and services, is available at firstib.com. The Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Internet Bancorp (Nasdaq: INBK). First Internet Bank is a Member FDIC.

Contacts

Investor Relations:
Paula Deemer
Director of Corporate Administration
(317) 428-4628
investors@firstib.com

Media:
PANBlast for First Internet Bank
Zach Weismiller
firstib@panblastpr.com

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First Internet Bank

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Headquarters: Fishers, IN
CEO: David Becker
Employees: 317
Organization: PUB
Revenues: $118,350,000 (2022)
Net Income: $35,541,000 (2022)
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Contacts

Investor Relations:
Paula Deemer
Director of Corporate Administration
(317) 428-4628
investors@firstib.com

Media:
PANBlast for First Internet Bank
Zach Weismiller
firstib@panblastpr.com

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