About

Hudson Valley Bank is the largest independently-owned commercial bank based in Westchester County, New York. The Bank was founded in 1972 by a group of ten forward-thinking business and professional men, who had strong ties to Yonkers and envisioned a truly local bank to serve the financial needs of the community.

Hudson Valley Bank first opened its doors in a trailer, which served as its headquarters while a more permanent home was being built on East Grassy Sprain Road and Tuckahoe Road in Yonkers. From an initial capitalization of $2.5 million, Hudson Valley Bank had over $10 million in assets at year-end, a sign of its very bright future. From that humble beginning, Hudson Valley Bank has grown into a major financial institution with clients ranging from individuals to municipalities and law firms to construction companies and real estate developers to health care and not-for-profit organizations throughout the metropolitan area.  

Today, Hudson Valley Bank has over $2.5 billion in assets and branches throughout the metropolitan area; a subsidiary investment management firm, A. R. Schmeidler & Co., Inc.; a charitable foundation, the Hudson Valley National Foundation; and a full range of products and services tailored to the needs of the communities it serves.

From deposits and loans to investment and leasing, Hudson Valley Bank offers comprehensive services to help individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals. Hudson Valley Bank offers many highly customized business banking products, such as its innovative Attorney Trust Account that helps lawyers manage their clients’ trust and escrow accounts and comply with New York State regulations, and customized lock boxes and tenant security accounts for property managers. In addition to providing traditional delivery systems through its Branch network, Hudson Valley Bank offers deposit pick-up services, Online Banking, Easy Access Telephone Banking and ATMs.

Hudson Valley Bank is recognized throughout the industry for its financial strength and quality. But what truly distinguishes the Bank is its personalized service and long-term relationships with its customers. Hudson Valley Bank strives to be the best and remains committed, not only to remaining independent, but to serving the individual banking needs of our customers and the communities where they live and work.

Since its founding in 1981, the Hudson Valley National Foundation has contributed nearly $3.5 million in funds raised at its annual charitable golf and tennis outings to hundreds of local not-for-profit organizations.  

Hudson Valley Bank owes its success to the dedication and support of all the members of the Hudson Valley “family” past and present -- its Founders, Staff, Executive Management, Board of Directors, Business Development Board and Shareholders. Most importantly, Hudson Valley Bank would not be what it is today without the continued trust and loyalty of its customers and many friends. Following this time-tested philosophy, Hudson Valley Bankers will continue to provide the courteous and personal attention that is a vital component of the Bank’s unique and successful style of “Relationship Banking.”

Despite its significant growth over the four decades, Hudson Valley Bank has remained true to its original mission and takes great pride in helping companies grow and people build their futures.