HomeTrust Bank Launches Specialized Healthcare Division Offering SBA and Equipment Financing
HTB•HomeTrust Bank has launched a Healthcare Banking Division offering customized financing and treasury services to medical, dental and veterinary practices across the Southeast. The new unit will provide practice acquisition and buy-in financing, equipment and real estate loans, SBA solutions and deposit services led by three seasoned officers in Roanoke, Charleston and Greenville.
1. Division Launch Overview
HomeTrust Bank has created a dedicated Healthcare Banking Division designed to address the distinct financial needs of small and mid-sized medical, dental and veterinary practices. This strategic move aims to deepen relationship-driven support throughout each stage of a practice’s lifecycle, from acquisition and ownership transition to expansion and long-term operations.
2. Service Offerings
The division’s comprehensive suite includes practice acquisition and buy-in financing, equipment loans, owner-occupied real estate lending, SBA lending solutions, treasury management and deposit services. These tailored solutions are structured to help healthcare professionals manage capital expenditures, optimize cash flow and fund growth initiatives.
3. Leadership Team
Three seasoned healthcare banking officers will lead the new division: Evan Deyerle in Roanoke, VA; Richard Novak in Charleston, SC; and Ricardo Palacio in Greenville, SC. Each brings over a decade of experience in structuring financing solutions, commercial real estate and business banking for healthcare-related businesses.
4. Strategic Impact
With total assets of $4.4 billion and over 30 regional locations, HomeTrust Bank is leveraging its community banking model to penetrate the healthcare sector. The move is expected to diversify the loan portfolio and enhance revenue streams by tapping into a high-growth vertical.
