Dogwood State Bank

What Dogwood State Bank does

Dogwood State Bank is a state-chartered community bank headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, that provides commercial and consumer banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses, business owners, professionals, and individual consumers across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Eastern Tennessee through a network of approximately 20 branch locations. Its product portfolio spans business checking (Business Plus, Business Platinum, Commercial Analysis Checking), business money market accounts, certificates of deposit, business term loans and lines of credit, SBA government-guaranteed lending, equipment financing (100% financing, 24-84 month terms), treasury management services (ACH, wires, Positive Pay, Remote Deposit Capture, merchant services, sweeps, CDARS/ICS), and personal banking products (Perks Platinum, Perks Plus, Freedom Checking, Regular Savings, Money Market, CDs, IRAs, personal loans, mortgages, credit cards).

The underlying technology stack consists of a digital banking platform accessed via the "Dogwood Branch" mobile app (available on iOS and Android), online banking portals, business electronic banking, and the Jack Henry treasury management platform (treasury.jackhenry.com/dsbnc), supplemented by Zelle for P2P payments, NYCE for ATM access, and Deluxe for check reordering. The bank is FDIC-insured, designated an Equal Housing Lender, and registered with NMLS (ID 1816607).

The business model is a traditional spread-based community bank: net interest income from loans and deposits is the primary revenue driver, supplemented by transaction and account fees (Perks Platinum $12/month, Perks Plus $8/month, Freedom Checking $9/month, Business Plus $10/month, Business Platinum $20/month), treasury management fees, and SBA/equipment financing yield. Q2 2024 net income was $2.7 million. On January 12, 2026, Dogwood was acquired by TowneBank (NASDAQ: TOWN) in an approximately $476.2 million all-stock transaction and now operates as a division of TowneBank within a combined ~$22 billion pro forma franchise, with Dogwood's roughly $1.95 billion in loans and $1.93 billion in deposits folded into the parent.

Name

Dogwood State Bank

Legal name

Dogwood State Bank, a Division of TowneBank

Website

https://dogwoodstatebank.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dogwood State Bank is a Raleigh, NC-based community bank that provides business and personal banking, SBA loans, equipment financing, and treasury management to SMBs and consumers across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Eastern Tennessee via ~20 branches. As of January 2026, it operates as a division of TowneBank.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Interest Income from Lending: Traditional banking revenue from interest on business loans, personal loans, SBA loans, equipment financing, and real estate loans
2. Deposit-Based Revenue: Revenue from deposits including checking accounts, savings, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit through interest rate spreads
3. Fee-Based Services: Monthly service charges on checking accounts (Perks Platinum $12, Perks Plus $8, Freedom Checking $9), transaction fees, overdraft fees, and other banking service fees
4. Treasury Management Fees: Fees for cash management services including ACH origination, wire transfers, merchant services, and account analysis services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dogwood State Bank is a community bank that provides a full suite of business and personal banking products, including checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, IRAs, business and personal loans, SBA loans, equipment financing, treasury management, and credit cards. Banking services are delivered through 20 branch locations and digital channels (online and mobile banking) across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Eastern Tennessee. As of January 12, 2026, the bank operates as a division of TowneBank (NASDAQ: TOWN).

Product overview

Dogwood State Bank operates as a community-focused regional bank offering a unified suite of banking products under a single platform. The core offering spans business banking (checking, savings, loans, treasury management, equipment financing, SBA loans, credit cards) and personal banking (checking, savings, loans, credit cards), supported by digital banking channels including online, mobile, and business electronic banking. The bank also provides complementary tools including financial calculators and Zelle P2P payments. As of January 2026, Dogwood became a division of TowneBank, expanding from 17 to 20 locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Checking Business checking accounts including Business Plus Checking, Business Platinum Checking, and Commercial Analysis Checking designed for small to mid-sized businesses in the Carolinas and Tennessee.
• Business Loans Customized business financing including Business Lines of Credit for revolving needs and Business Term Loans for capital acquisitions such as inventory, equipment, or real estate.
• Business Money Market Interest-bearing business savings account with tiered rates that pay higher rates as balances increase, designed for business cash reserves.
• Business Certificates of Deposit Term deposits for businesses offering short-term and long-term investment options with $500 minimum deposits, automatically renewable with early withdrawal penalties.
• Treasury Management Comprehensive cash flow, risk mitigation, and efficiency services for businesses including payables, receivables, security management, and cash position management.
• Equipment Financing Custom equipment financing solutions providing 100% financing coverage with flexible terms from 24 to 84 months, simple applications up to $250,000, and master agreements for consolidated payments.
• SBA Loans Small Business Administration loan programs providing dynamic business solutions customized to fit current and future growth needs through relationship-based lending.
• Business Visa Card Business credit card offering worldwide acceptance and convenience for business expenses.
• Personal Checking Personal checking accounts including Perks Platinum (interest-bearing), Perks Plus, and Freedom Checking designed for individual consumers.
• Personal Savings Savings products including Regular Savings, Money Market, Certificates of Deposit, and IRAs (Roth, Traditional, Educational) for individual consumers.
• Personal Loans Comprehensive personal lending including lines of credit, overdraft protection, credit cards, home equity lines, automobile/boat/RV loans, and real estate loans.
• Online and Mobile Banking Digital banking platform providing 24/7 account access, bill pay, funds transfer, and the Dogwood Branch mobile app with secure access from any device.
• Business Electronic Banking Commercial online banking providing account transaction viewing, user permissions, ACH/wire services, bill pay, and full mobile access for business cash management.
• Financial Calculators Online suite of 50+ financial calculators covering auto loans, credit cards/debt, insurance (HSA), loans, mortgage, personal finance, retirement, savings, and tax planning.
• Zelle P2P Payments Fast, safe, and easy P2P payment service integrated within online and mobile banking, allowing customers to send money to friends and family directly from their Dogwood accounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 65% earnings-accretive by 2025 from Community First Bancorporation acquisition
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TowneBankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026On January 12, 2026, Dogwood State Bank became a division of TowneBank in an approximately $476.2 million all-stock merger. The combination creates a stronger community bank with deep roots throughout the Carolinas footprint, bringing together local banking teams with TowneBank's expanded resources and capabilities. The merger adds approximately $22 billion in total pro forma assets.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atlantic Union Bankshares: Virginia-based regional community bank with growing Carolinas presence. Similar asset size band, community-focused relationship banking model, and comparable SMB/treasury management product set.
• TowneBank: Virginia-based community bank holding company that acquired Dogwood in January 2026. Operates the same community banking model with branches across the Southeast, similar product mix, and aggressive M&A strategy targeting Carolinas/Virginia/Tennessee.
• ServisFirst Bancshares: Alabama-based regional bank with Southeast expansion including the Carolinas. Comparable commercial banking focus on SMBs, treasury management, and relationship-driven lending at similar asset scale.
• Pinnacle Financial Partners: Tennessee-based community bank with Southeast expansion including Carolinas. Highly comparable relationship banking model focused on SMB and high-net-worth clients with similar treasury management and lending capabilities.
• First Citizens BancShares: North Carolina-headquartered bank holding company with deep Carolinas community banking roots and significant commercial/SMB lending. Most directly comparable peer given shared NC geography, community banking heritage, and post-Silicon Valley Bank acquisition expansion.
• Live Oak Bancshares: North Carolina-based bank specializing in SBA government-guaranteed lending, similar to Dogwood's SBA lending subsidiary. Directly comparable on SBA loan origination focus and Carolina-based community banking presence.
• United Community Banks: Georgia-headquartered community bank with significant Carolinas and Tennessee presence. Comparable product mix (business banking, treasury management, SBA, consumer lending) and similar asset scale band.
• First Horizon: Tennessee-headquartered regional bank with strong Carolinas footprint. Comparable community banking heritage, commercial lending focus, and similar mid-Atlantic/Southeast geographic exposure.
• HomeTrust Bancshares: North Carolina-headquartered community bank operating in the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Virginia. Directly comparable community banking franchise with similar deposit gathering and SBA lending capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Truist Financial: Top-10 U.S. commercial bank with the largest branch presence in the Carolinas. Competes directly with Dogwood for SMB and consumer banking relationships, but operates at vastly greater scale with broader product and capital markets capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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