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Severn Bancorp
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Shore United Bank, N.A.
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severnbank.com
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Private
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1876
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Severn Bancorp operates Shore United Bank, N.A., a community bank founded in 1876 serving individuals, small-to-medium businesses, and cannabis operators across Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia with deposit, lending, treasury management, and wealth services.

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Operating
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51–100
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HeadquartersAnnapolis, United States
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Annapolis
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
community banking services, commercial lending products, mortgage and consumer loans, treasury management services, wealth management and trust
Industry2 codes
PRIMARYFSABABAC
SME Deposits & Business Accounts (Operating, Savings, CDs)
Financial & Insurance/Banking (Commerical, Retail & Consumer)/Commercial Banking (SME & Middle Market)
SECONDARYFSABACAH
Real Estate (Commercial Property, REITs)
NAICS code2 codes
  • Commercial Banking52211
  • Depository Credit Intermediation5221
SIC code1 code
  • National Commercial Banks6021
Product category
Community Banking
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Net Interest Income
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Traditional banking revenue from interest rate spreads on loans and deposits

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2Fee-based Services
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Non-interest income from wire transfers, overdraft services, merchant services, and treasury management services

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3Loan Origination
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Revenue from mortgage loans, consumer loans, business loans, commercial real estate loans, and agricultural loans

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4Investment and Wealth Management Referral
TypeAffiliate Referral
Description

Partnership-based referral revenue from investment and wealth management services through Wye Financial Partners

shoreunitedbank.com
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels5 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details1 tier
1Banking products - personalized pricing based on customer relationship
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Account fees, interest rates, and loan rates are provided through in-person consultations at branches or direct contact with bankers

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GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 2 records shown
1Wye Financial Partners
Description

Wealth management and financial planning services offered in partnership with LPL Financial, serving as Shore United Bank's investment and wealth services division.

shoreunitedbank.com
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Core offering1 text field

Shore United Bank, N.A. is a full-service community bank operating across Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia, offering personal and business deposit accounts, a broad suite of consumer and commercial loans (mortgages, HELOCs, vehicle, boat, business, commercial real estate, agriculture, and cannabis banking), treasury management, and wealth management and trust services through Wye Financial Partners and Wye Trust, with delivery via physical branches, online banking, and a mobile application.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • Serving communities since 1876 - over 148 years of operational history
Product overview1 text field

Shore United Bank, N.A. operates as a full-service regional bank serving Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. The product portfolio is organized around a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on core Personal Banking and Business Banking services. Personal Banking encompasses checking, savings, CDs, IRAs, debit cards, and overdraft services. Business Banking includes specialized services such as cannabis banking, agriculture loans, and treasury management. Adjacent offerings include mortgage loans (fixed rate, ARM, jumbo, government programs), consumer loans (personal, HELOC, vehicle, boat), and investment/wealth management services through Wye Financial Partners and Wye Trust partnerships. Digital Banking is delivered via a unified online and mobile platform with third-party integrations for payments (Zelle, Greenlight), with the bank leveraging Banno and Apiture for digital banking infrastructure.

Product and service9 records
1Personal Banking
CategoryPersonal Banking
Description

Core personal banking services including checking accounts, savings accounts, debit cards, certificates of deposit (CDs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), overdraft services, wire transfers, and gift cards for retail customers.

2Business Banking
CategoryBusiness Banking
Description

Commercial banking services including business checking, savings accounts, business debit cards, overdraft services, business loans, business credit cards, business lines of credit, equipment and vehicle loans, commercial real estate loans, and agriculture loans for small and medium businesses.

3Mortgage Loans
CategoryConsumer Lending
Description

Residential mortgage products including fixed rate mortgage, adjustable rate mortgage (ARM), jumbo mortgage, government mortgage programs, grant and affordable housing programs, and lot/land/construction and bridge loans for homebuyers.

4Consumer Loans
CategoryConsumer Lending
Description

Personal lending products including credit cards, unsecured line of credit, personal loans, home equity line of credit (HELOC), home equity loans, vehicle loans, and boat loans for individual borrowers.

5Digital Banking
CategoryDigital Banking Platform
Description

Online and mobile banking platform offering 24/7 account access, balance checks, fund transfers, transaction reviews, Zelle payments, bill payments, loan payments, spending tracking, and credit score monitoring for consumer and business customers.

6Treasury Management
CategoryCommercial Banking Services
Description

Business cash management services including ACH origination, remote deposit capture, positive pay, merchant services, commercial analysis, commercial interest sweep, insured cash sweep, and lock box service for business banking customers.

7Investments and Wealth Management
CategoryWealth Management and Trust Services
Description

Financial services including financial planning, retirement planning, long-term care insurance, life insurance, trust administration, wealth management, and custodian services for high net worth individuals, offered through Wye Financial Partners and Wye Trust.

8Cannabis Banking
CategorySpecialized Commercial Banking
Description

Specialized banking services for cannabis-related businesses operating in legal markets, providing compliant deposit, lending, and cash management support to a chronically underbanked industry vertical.

9Kids Club Savings
CategoryYouth Banking
Description

Savings program for children under 13 featuring Cash the Chesapeake Bay Retriever as mascot, designed to help children reach their savings goals through engaging financial education.

Scale indicator3 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership7 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Third-party mortgage servicing partner providing loan management and payment processing for mortgage customers. Customers can access Dovenmuehle Mortgage login through Shore United Bank's online portal.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Financial technology partnership providing the Greenlight debit card for kids. The program teaches children to earn, save, and spend wisely and has over 6 million parents and kids enrolled. Shore United Bank offers this as part of its youth banking services.

Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Investment services partner providing brokerage and advisory services. Shore United Bank customers can access LPL Financial login through the bank's investments portal for retirement planning, financial planning, and wealth management services.

4Wye Financial Partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Internal brand for financial planning and investment services including financial planning, retirement planning, long-term care insurance, and life insurance. Offers wealth management and trust administration services.

shoreunitedbank.com
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Technology partner providing the digital banking infrastructure powering Shore United Bank's online and mobile banking platforms with secure account access and transactions.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Digital banking platform partner providing online and mobile banking capabilities. Used for consumer and business login experiences.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation providing deposit insurance backing all Shore United Bank deposits up to the maximum allowed by law. Member FDIC designation signifies regulatory oversight and deposit protection.

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers7 records
TypeDirect peer
TypeDirect peer
Description

Maryland-based community bank with personal and commercial banking products serving the Mid-Atlantic. Highly comparable in size, customer mix, and product set, including lending and treasury services.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Maryland-headquartered community bank holding company with a similar Mid-Atlantic branch footprint and full-service personal/business banking, mortgage, and wealth management offerings. Directly comparable in geography, product breadth, and customer mix.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Virginia-headquartered regional bank with branches across Virginia, Maryland, and the Mid-Atlantic, offering commercial banking, mortgage, and wealth management. Competes head-to-head with Shore United Bank across MD/DE/VA.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Community bank holding company operating in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and surrounding Mid-Atlantic markets with comparable personal/business banking, mortgage, and wealth services. Closely aligned with Severn Bancorp's size and operating model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Maryland-chartered community bank serving businesses and consumers in the Washington DC/Baltimore corridor. Overlapping geography and similar commercial/retail banking focus as Shore United Bank.

7FVCBankcorp
TypeDirect peer
Description

Virginia-based community commercial bank with similar commercial banking, mortgage, and specialty lending focus in the DC metro and broader Mid-Atlantic. A closely comparable size and product peer.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses2 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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No

Docs URL, Description

Integration7 records

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Title, Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature2 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Subsidiaries3 records

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

Compliance3 records

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Severn Bancorp

Community Bankingsevernbank.com

Severn Bancorp operates Shore United Bank, N.A., a community bank founded in 1876 serving individuals, small-to-medium businesses, and cannabis operators across Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia with deposit, lending, treasury management, and wealth services.

Severn Bancorp firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Severn Bancorp
Legal name
Shore United Bank, N.A.
Website
https://severnbank.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1876
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
Severn Bancorp operates Shore United Bank, N.A., a community bank founded in 1876 serving individuals, small-to-medium businesses, and cannabis operators across Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia with deposit, lending, treasury management, and wealth services.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Severn Bancorp industry classification

Industry
Product category
Community Banking
NAICS
Commercial Banking (52211), Depository Credit Intermediation (5221)
SIC
National Commercial Banks (6021)
akta.pro industry
PRIMARYFSABABAC
SME Deposits & Business Accounts (Operating, Savings, CDs)
Financial & Insurance/Banking (Commerical, Retail & Consumer)/Commercial Banking (SME & Middle Market)
SECONDARYFSABACAH
Real Estate (Commercial Property, REITs)

Keywords

  • Community banking services
  • Commercial lending products
  • Mortgage and consumer loans
  • Treasury management services
  • Wealth management and trust

Where Severn Bancorp is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Annapolis
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Severn Bancorp business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Net Interest Income: Traditional banking revenue from interest rate spreads on loans and deposits
  2. Fee-based Services: Non-interest income from wire transfers, overdraft services, merchant services, and treasury management services
  3. Loan Origination: Revenue from mortgage loans, consumer loans, business loans, commercial real estate loans, and agricultural loans
  4. Investment and Wealth Management Referral: Partnership-based referral revenue from investment and wealth management services through Wye Financial Partners

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMonthlyBanking products - personalized pricing based on customer relationship

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Severn Bancorp product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Shore United Bank, N.A. is a full-service community bank operating across Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia, offering personal and business deposit accounts, a broad suite of consumer and commercial loans (mortgages, HELOCs, vehicle, boat, business, commercial real estate, agriculture, and cannabis banking), treasury management, and wealth management and trust services through Wye Financial Partners and Wye Trust, with delivery via physical branches, online banking, and a mobile application.

Product overview

Shore United Bank, N.A. operates as a full-service regional bank serving Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. The product portfolio is organized around a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on core Personal Banking and Business Banking services. Personal Banking encompasses checking, savings, CDs, IRAs, debit cards, and overdraft services. Business Banking includes specialized services such as cannabis banking, agriculture loans, and treasury management. Adjacent offerings include mortgage loans (fixed rate, ARM, jumbo, government programs), consumer loans (personal, HELOC, vehicle, boat), and investment/wealth management services through Wye Financial Partners and Wye Trust partnerships. Digital Banking is delivered via a unified online and mobile platform with third-party integrations for payments (Zelle, Greenlight), with the bank leveraging Banno and Apiture for digital banking infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Wye Financial Partners: Wealth management and financial planning services offered in partnership with LPL Financial, serving as Shore United Bank's investment and wealth services division.
  • Wye Trust

Products and services

  • Personal Banking Core personal banking services including checking accounts, savings accounts, debit cards, certificates of deposit (CDs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), overdraft services, wire transfers, and gift cards for retail customers.
  • Business Banking Commercial banking services including business checking, savings accounts, business debit cards, overdraft services, business loans, business credit cards, business lines of credit, equipment and vehicle loans, commercial real estate loans, and agriculture loans for small and medium businesses.
  • Mortgage Loans Residential mortgage products including fixed rate mortgage, adjustable rate mortgage (ARM), jumbo mortgage, government mortgage programs, grant and affordable housing programs, and lot/land/construction and bridge loans for homebuyers.
  • Consumer Loans Personal lending products including credit cards, unsecured line of credit, personal loans, home equity line of credit (HELOC), home equity loans, vehicle loans, and boat loans for individual borrowers.
  • Digital Banking Online and mobile banking platform offering 24/7 account access, balance checks, fund transfers, transaction reviews, Zelle payments, bill payments, loan payments, spending tracking, and credit score monitoring for consumer and business customers.
  • Treasury Management Business cash management services including ACH origination, remote deposit capture, positive pay, merchant services, commercial analysis, commercial interest sweep, insured cash sweep, and lock box service for business banking customers.
  • Investments and Wealth Management Financial services including financial planning, retirement planning, long-term care insurance, life insurance, trust administration, wealth management, and custodian services for high net worth individuals, offered through Wye Financial Partners and Wye Trust.
  • Cannabis Banking Specialized banking services for cannabis-related businesses operating in legal markets, providing compliant deposit, lending, and cash management support to a chronically underbanked industry vertical.
  • Kids Club Savings Savings program for children under 13 featuring Cash the Chesapeake Bay Retriever as mascot, designed to help children reach their savings goals through engaging financial education.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Serving communities since 1876 - over 148 years of operational history

Companies that use Severn Bancorp

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Severn Bancorp technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Severn Bancorp partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • Dovenmuehle MortgagecoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party mortgage servicing partner providing loan management and payment processing for mortgage customers. Customers can access Dovenmuehle Mortgage login through Shore United Bank's online portal.
  • GreenlightcoreTechnology or IntegrationFinancial technology partnership providing the Greenlight debit card for kids. The program teaches children to earn, save, and spend wisely and has over 6 million parents and kids enrolled. Shore United Bank offers this as part of its youth banking services.
  • LPL FinancialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInvestment services partner providing brokerage and advisory services. Shore United Bank customers can access LPL Financial login through the bank's investments portal for retirement planning, financial planning, and wealth management services.
  • Wye Financial PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternal brand for financial planning and investment services including financial planning, retirement planning, long-term care insurance, and life insurance. Offers wealth management and trust administration services.
  • Apiture (Digital Banking Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing the digital banking infrastructure powering Shore United Bank's online and mobile banking platforms with secure account access and transactions.
  • Banno (Digital Banking)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital banking platform partner providing online and mobile banking capabilities. Used for consumer and business login experiences.
  • FDICcoreOthersFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation providing deposit insurance backing all Shore United Bank deposits up to the maximum allowed by law. Member FDIC designation signifies regulatory oversight and deposit protection.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Severn Bancorp competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • WesBanco:
  • Howard Bancorp: Maryland-based community bank with personal and commercial banking products serving the Mid-Atlantic. Highly comparable in size, customer mix, and product set, including lending and treasury services.
  • Sandy Spring Bancorp: Maryland-headquartered community bank holding company with a similar Mid-Atlantic branch footprint and full-service personal/business banking, mortgage, and wealth management offerings. Directly comparable in geography, product breadth, and customer mix.
  • Atlantic Union Bankshares: Virginia-headquartered regional bank with branches across Virginia, Maryland, and the Mid-Atlantic, offering commercial banking, mortgage, and wealth management. Competes head-to-head with Shore United Bank across MD/DE/VA.
  • ACNB Corporation: Community bank holding company operating in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and surrounding Mid-Atlantic markets with comparable personal/business banking, mortgage, and wealth services. Closely aligned with Severn Bancorp's size and operating model.
  • Eagle Bancorp: Maryland-chartered community bank serving businesses and consumers in the Washington DC/Baltimore corridor. Overlapping geography and similar commercial/retail banking focus as Shore United Bank.
  • FVCBankcorp: Virginia-based community commercial bank with similar commercial banking, mortgage, and specialty lending focus in the DC metro and broader Mid-Atlantic. A closely comparable size and product peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Severn Bancorp social profiles

Digital presence

Severn Bancorp compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance3 records

Severn Bancorp financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Severn Bancorp leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Severn Bancorp subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries3 records

Severn Bancorp funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Severn Bancorp M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Severn Bancorp

What does Severn Bancorp do?

Shore United Bank, N.A. is a full-service community bank operating across Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia, offering personal and business deposit accounts, a broad suite of consumer and commercial loans (mortgages, HELOCs, vehicle, boat, business, commercial real estate, agriculture, and cannabis banking), treasury management, and wealth management and trust services through Wye Financial Partners and Wye Trust, with delivery via physical branches, online banking, and a mobile application.

Is Severn Bancorp a public or private company?

Severn Bancorp is a private company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was Severn Bancorp founded?

Severn Bancorp was founded in 1876. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Severn Bancorp based?

Severn Bancorp is headquartered in Annapolis, United States, in the North America region.

How does Severn Bancorp make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Net Interest Income is the primary driver. The others are fee-based Services, loan Origination and investment and Wealth Management Referral.

Who are Severn Bancorp's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are WesBanco, Howard Bancorp, Sandy Spring Bancorp, Atlantic Union Bankshares, ACNB Corporation, Eagle Bancorp and FVCBankcorp.

Does Severn Bancorp have an API?

No public API is recorded for Severn Bancorp.

What industry is Severn Bancorp in?

Severn Bancorp's product category is Community Banking. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSABABAC, SME Deposits & Business Accounts (Operating, Savings, CDs), with a secondary code of FSABACAH, Real Estate (Commercial Property, REITs). Its NAICS code is 52211 and its SIC code is 6021.

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TheStreet.com150-year-old bank announces branch closuresShore United Bank is closing two branches in Maryland, acquired in a 2021 merger with Severn Bancorp. The bank plans to relocate them nearby and open three new branches in the Chesapeake region. The closures reflect a broader trend of branch reductions as digital banking grows.PR NewswireShore Bancshares, Inc. Announces Completion of Acquisition of Severn Bancorp, Inc.Shore Bancshares, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Severn Bancorp, Inc., effective October 31, 2021, converting each Severn share into 0.6207 shares of Shore stock plus $1.59 in cash in a deal valued at approximately $169.8 million. The transaction makes Shore United Bank the third-largest bank headquartered in Maryland, with the combined entity holding approximately $3.2 billion in total assets and $2.9 billion in deposits as of June 30, 2021. The CEOs of both companies expressed optimism that the combination will produce long-term benefits for customers, employees, and shareholders.PR NewswireShore Bancshares, Inc. Announces Receipt Of Regulatory Approvals For Acquisition Of Severn Bancorp, Inc.Shore Bancshares, Inc. has received regulatory approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for the conversion of Shore United Bank to a national bank and the merger of Severn Savings Bank, FSB into Shore United Bank, National Association. The transaction, governed by an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 3, 2021, remains subject to shareholder approvals by both companies and other closing conditions. The company expects the Severn acquisition to close in the fourth quarter of 2021.PR NewswireSevern Bancorp, Inc. Announces DividendSevern Bancorp, Inc. announced its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of five cents ($0.05) per share, payable on September 15, 2021 to shareholders of record on September 3, 2021. CEO Alan J. Hyatt stated that despite continuing efforts to complete a merger with Shore Bancshares, Inc., net income was sufficient to allow the dividend payment. The company anticipates concluding the merger in the fourth quarter of 2021.PR NewswireSevern Bancorp, Inc. Announces Second Quarter EarningsSevern Bancorp, Inc. reported net income of $1.7 million for Q2 2021 and $5.6 million for the first six months of 2021, compared to $1.7 million and $2.3 million for the same periods in 2020, representing a 145% increase in year-to-date earnings. Total assets grew 20% to $1.1 billion as of June 30, 2021, driven by increased deposits and federal funds, while the company noted that loan payoffs resulted in negative loan growth despite robust pipeline activity. The pending merger with Shore Bancshares, Inc. continues to move forward with closing anticipated later in 2021.PR NewswireSevern Bancorp, Inc. Announces DividendSevern Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVBI), the parent company of Severn Bank, announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on June 15, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 8, 2021. CEO Alan J. Hyatt stated the company is able to pay the dividend based on year-to-date earnings and expressed confidence in the company's prospects for continued shareholder value.PR NewswireSevern Bancorp Annual MeetingSevern Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Severn Bank, has entered into a merger agreement with Shore Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Shore United Bank, effectively postponing Severn's annual stockholders meeting. The combined entity will create an expanded community banking franchise growing from $1 billion to $3 billion in assets, with 29 total branches across Anne Arundel County, the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia, Delaware, Baltimore County, and Howard County. The transaction is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2021, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.PR NewswireSevern Bancorp, Inc. Announces First Quarter EarningsSevern Bancorp, Inc. reported net income of $3.9 million for Q1 2021, a 592% increase from $565 thousand in Q1 2020, with earnings per share of $0.30 compared to $0.04 year-over-year. The strong results were driven by a 90% increase in noninterest income from mortgage banking production, a $750,000 reversal of loan loss provisions, and a 56% reduction in interest expense from lower deposit rates. The company also announced it is preparing to merge with Shore United Bank, expected to close later in 2021.PR NewswireSHAREHOLDER ALERT: WeissLaw LLP Reminds FI, SVBI, FRPX, and VKIN Shareholders About Its Ongoing InvestigationsWeissLaw LLP is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other legal violations by the boards of directors of several companies, including Frank's International N.V., Severn Bancorp, Inc., Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc., and Viking Energy Group, Inc., in relation to their proposed acquisitions. The investigations focus on the terms of each merger agreement, highlighting the resulting ownership stakes and compensation that shareholders will receive. WeissLaw LLP is inviting shareholders from these companies to reach out for more information about their rights and interests.PR NewswireSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Monteverde & Associates PC Announces an Investigation of Severn Bancorp, Inc. - SVBILaw firm Monteverde & Associates PC announced an investigation of Severn Bancorp, Inc. regarding its proposed acquisition by Shore Bancshares, Inc., examining whether SVBI's board violated securities laws or breached fiduciary duties. Under the deal terms, SVBI shareholders would receive 0.6207 shares of Shore Bancshares common stock plus $1.59 in cash per share. The firm is offering free information to shareholders who wish to learn more about protecting their investments.