About Us

Your Hometown Bank, And Much More

National Bank Of Kansas City was formed in 1998 by a group of local businessmen who agreed there was a need for a strong, nationally chartered bank with a warm, neighborhood approach to customers and small businesses.

The Bank received its charter on March 29, 1999, and officially opened its doors the next day in Leawood, Kan.

Not Just A Community Bank, But A Bank That’s Involved In The Community

As a locally-owned bank, we share a great sense of pride in our local communities. Each year, National Bank Of Kansas City employees raise funds for the United Way. Over the past seven years, National Bank Of Kansas City has raised more than $350,000.

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Memorable Milestones:

In 1999, Ameri-National Mortgage became a division of the Bank.
In 2000, we expanded our lending base by establishing a branch in Liberty, Mo.
In 2001, the Bank established a non-conforming loan operation called eSmartloan.com.
In August 2003, our Lee’s Summit, Mo., branch opened.
In late 2003, the Bank acquired Great American Acceptance Company, a firm specializing in automobile dealer floor-plan lending services.
In 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 the Bank achieved the distinction of having the highest Return-On-Assets in the nation for Subchapter S banks. And, in 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2005 the Bank had the highest Return-on-Equity for Subchapter S banks.
In May 2004, our SBA Lending Team became an SBA PLP Lender (preferred lender).
In July 2004, the Bank’s holding company formed a new subsidiary called Landmark Title & Escrow to serve as the Bank’s in-house title and escrow provider.
In 2004, we opened a Loan Production Office in Denver, Colo.
In 2005, Capital One Financial Corp. purchased eSmartloan.com from the Bank in a $145 million all-cash transaction.
In December 2005, a full-service branch opened in Platte City, Mo.
In 2005, we opened mortgage facilities in Tempe, Ariz., and Springfield, Mo., under the name National Bank.
In 2006, we opened new branches in Liberty, Mo., Overland Park, Kan., and Excelsior Springs, Mo.
In May 2006, we launched First Fractional Funding, a division that focuses exclusively on funding mortgages for fractional ownership property.
Bank portfolio loans have grown from $31,296,000 in December 2001 to $437,701,000 in June 2007.
In 2007, the Bank introduced TrendLine Financial, a division providing equipment financing and leasing services to businesses.

Our Core Values

Building A Foundation On Core Values

Although National Bank Of Kansas City has grown year after year, we continue to use the original set of core values developed by our first group of employees to guide our company. We consider it to be our corporate and individual responsibility to embrace and uphold the following Core Values and will utilize them to guide all of our efforts.

Customer Service Excellence

We believe that having a better understanding of our customers' needs, wants and values allows us to attain uncommon customer satisfaction while providing responsive, professional courteous service.

Integrity

We believe in always honoring our commitments and conducting business in an honest, respectful manner.

Teamwork

We believe in achieving superior results by fostering an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork while upholding respect for the individual.

Personal Development

We believe in supporting our employees in their pursuit of knowledge and skill enhancement and rewarding them for their attainment of superior levels of performance.