Suntell is pleased to announce that First Independent Bank has selected the Square 1 Credit Suite to strengthen its commercial lending operations. The bank continues to invest in technology that supports long-term customer relationships, enhances operational efficiency and contributes to sustainable growth.
First Independent Bank has a long-standing commitment to supporting both its customers and the communities it serves. By adopting modern solutions that streamline workflow and increase transparency, the bank is laying the foundation for continued service excellence and enhanced credit management capabilities.
“We chose Square1 as our solution to our commercial lending needs because of the process efficiencies we believe we will be able to achieve and in turn better serve our customers along with the ability to effectively manage the risk in the portfolio,” said Tanner Hansen, chief credit officer at First Independent Bank.
The Square 1 Credit Suite offers financial institutions an integrated set of tools built for commercial and agricultural lending. Core capabilities include financial spreading, credit analysis, risk rating, loan approval management, document imaging, exception tracking and portfolio reporting. These tools are designed to help lending teams streamline workflow, strengthen risk management and modernize lending operations.
“Our goal at Suntell is to provide community institutions with technology that simplifies lending responsibilities and minimizes complexity,” said Ronnie Wooten, chief executive officer at Suntell. “We are pleased to support First Independent Bank as they enhance their lending operations and continue serving customers with clarity and confidence.”
With this partnership, First Independent Bank is well positioned to elevate its lending processes and continue delivering high-quality financial services across the communities it serves.





