PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OneWest
Bank, CIT's Southern California retail bank division
today announced the grand opening of its branch in the Watts
neighborhood of Los Angeles. The
branch offers a full array of deposit and lending solutions for
consumers and small businesses, as well as a connected CIT mortgage
lending office dedicated to supporting the community.
The opening of the branch follows CIT's recent $47
million investment in the Jordan Downs Apartment Project
to develop a 92-unit multifamily apartment complex in the Watts
neighborhood that supports low-to-moderate income families.
"CIT is proud to further our commitment to enhance, revitalize
and grow our communities with the opening of this full-service
retail bank branch and mortgage loan office in Southern California," said Heather Ellison, senior vice president of retail
banking at CIT. "We look forward to building strong relationships
and empowering financial success in the Watts neighborhood through
our products, services and education programs that serve a broad
range of financial needs."
Several branch features help streamline the banking experience,
including an ATM vestibule with secure, 24/7 access for
cardholders, a charging bar where customers can power their
devices, and digital displays that reduce paper usage and keep
customers informed. There is also a unique community space in the
branch for future gatherings and events.
The branch follows OneWest Bank's COVID-19 guidelines that have
been implemented in all branches to ensure the safety and
well-being of staff and customers. The safety guidelines include
advanced cleaning procedures, required face coverings, limited
traffic in branch lobbies and social distancing measures.
Leading the new branch as branch manager will be Wens Sanchez
who joins OneWest Bank with 14 years of retail banking experience
and a strong career background that includes leadership roles at
top banks. Sanchez has a solid track record of launching branches
in new locations and is experienced in implementing new technology
and building financial literacy programs.
"Wens joins OneWest Bank with an impressive background and a
passion for serving diverse and underserved families and
individuals in Greater Los
Angeles," said Ellison. "His strong sense of community
paired with his leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit will
be vital to not only delivering banking solutions and exceptional
customer service, but to establishing OneWest Bank as a key part of
the Watts neighborhood."
OneWest Bank's Watts branch is in Freedom Plaza located at 9901
S. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA
90002. The branch joins a network of over 60 OneWest Bank branches
in Southern California dedicated
to helping consumers and small businesses meet their financial
goals by offering a variety of personal and small business banking
and lending solutions.
About OneWest Bank
OneWest Bank is committed to
helping Southern California consumers and small
businesses meet their financial goals by offering a variety of
personal and small business banking and lending solutions. We are
passionate about serving the Southern
California community and are proud to invest in the
neighborhoods where we live and work. OneWest Bank is a division of
CIT Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender), a subsidiary
of CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT). For more information,
visit OneWestBank.com and follow us on Facebook.
MEDIA RELATIONS:
Lexa Tutela
212-461-5305
Alexandra.Tutela@cit.com
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