Larry McLaren

In 2022, Larry was appointed to be the Chief Banking Officer of Crews Bank & Trust. As Chief Banking Officer, Larry works to maximize deposit and loan growth, as well as overall customer growth, through effective planning, development and implementation of strategies. Larry began his career at the Bank in 2002 shortly after graduating from the University of South Florida with a Finance degree. He has held various positions in banking over the years including Analyst, Junior Lender, Commercial Lender, Special Assets Officer, Senior Loan Officer, Bank President and Chief Credit Officer.

Recent Posts

We’re Still Here: Why We’re Unifying

“For more than 90 years, we’ve served businesses and communities throughout Florida,” says Brad Ruhmann, Director of Marketing at Crews Banking. “As we grow and expand, we’ve identified a need for a name that both supports our past as well as our future growth.”

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Community Banking: Where Trust and Personal Attention Thrive

Our Crews banking family, made up of four individual banks: Charlotte State Bank & Trust, Crews Bank & Trust, Englewood Bank & Trust, and Wauchula State Bank, has helped customers with their banking needs for more than 90 years and is supported by four generations of leadership.

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5 Things to Know About Balloon Payments for Commercial Loans

A balloon payment is a lump sum payment that is significantly larger than the monthly payments and paid at the end of a loan’s term. Unlike loans that have a series of fixed payments to pay off the balance of the loan, a loan that includes a balloon payment is made up of lower fixed payments and a final larger payment. 

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