Metropolitan Bank Holding

Jason Bishop will lead the commercial real estate lending division at Metropolitan Commercial Bank, bringing more than 23 years of experience in the commercial real estate sector. He will be responsible for business development, portfolio growth and strategic financing initiatives, and previously served as vice president of commercial real estate at TD Bank, managing a portfolio of over $2 billion. Bishop’s expertise includes multifamily, industrial, hotel and medical office properties; the bank highlights his market knowledge and relationship-driven approach. » More on de.investing.com

The stock of Metropolitan Bank rose to a 52-week high of $97.84, recording a 47.12% gain for the year and a 26.6% increase year-to-date. InvestingPro rates the stock as undervalued with a P/E ratio of 11.75 and a PEG of 0.37, and assesses the financial condition as very good. For Q1 2026 the company reported earnings per share of $2.92 (consensus $2.38) and also beat revenue expectations with $88.49 million. The bank plans an expansion into the western US and named Robert Hasler senior vice president and managing director for special deposits; a board member was designated emeritus director. » More on de.investing.com

Metropolitan Commercial Bank has received HUD approval to participate in the MAP and LEAN programs and may originate FHA‑insured loans for care facilities nationwide under the Section 232 program. The approval enables long‑term, fixed‑rate, non‑recourse financing for qualified nursing homes, assisted living and similar inpatient facilities. The bank plans to market the HUD MAP/LEAN lending platform immediately to boost fee income and deposits; the stock is trading at $84.15 and has risen more than 40% over the past year. » More on de.investing.com