BankFinancial Expands Commercial Finance Team and Reaffirms Commitment to Exceptional Service and Competitive Lending Solutions

Company Announcement - BankFinancial appoints Forrester Faia as Vice President and Regional Commercial Financial Leader for the Illinois market, reflecting its commitment to delivering financial solutions to middle-market businesses [1] - Forrester Faia will lead efforts to connect Chicago-area companies with BankFinancial's commercial banking services, leveraging his 25 years of expertise in commercial finance, including working capital and debt financing [2] - CEO F Morgan Gasior highlights Forrester Faia's extensive background and alignment with the company's mission to provide flexible, competitive financial solutions [3] Competitive Advantages - BankFinancial offers direct lending with better pricing and customer service compared to finance companies, providing a unique hybrid product that allows seamless migration between financing options without refinancing [3] - Key advantages include competitive pricing, an exclusive prime rate discount of 1 00% below the WSJ published rate, a dedicated business servicing team, and comprehensive in-house loan servicing [6] Market Focus - BankFinancial is committed to empowering middle-market growth through tailored solutions such as receivables financing and working lines of credit, designed to enhance cash flow and fuel growth [4] Company Overview - BankFinancial, with over 100 years of expertise in commercial lending, operates as a trusted partner for businesses, individuals, and families, offering flexible and competitive financial solutions [5] - The company operates 18 full-service banking offices in Illinois and serves commercial loan, lease, and deposit customers regionally and nationwide [5] - BankFinancial, NA is a subsidiary of BankFinancial Corporation, which is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol BFIN [5]