Stride Bank, National Association (formerly Central National Bank of Enid) was established in 1913 and has over a century of experience in community banking. The bank was nationally chartered in 1921, granted trust powers in 1926, and rebranded as Stride Bank in 2019. It has grown from a single location in Enid to a network of branches across Oklahoma (Enid, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville, Blackwell, Woodward, Mooreland) and an expansion location in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Stride Bank offers a comprehensive range of financial services including consumer banking (checking, savings, online banking, bill pay), commercial lending, mortgage origination, wealth management, and treasury management services. The bank specializes in niche lending sectors including agricultural loans, healthcare provider financing, commercial real estate, transportation and equipment financing for trucking companies, and commercial & industrial loans for small to mid-sized businesses. They provide home financing, trust account management, and payroll card services.
The bank distinguishes itself through deep industry expertise in specialized lending verticals. Their agricultural lending team consists of producers who understand farming firsthand. The healthcare lending team brings over 20 years of specialized experience.
The transportation lending division has 25+ years serving trucking and construction equipment financing. Home lending dates back over 100 years. This specialization contrasts with generic regional banks and represents genuine sector knowledge.
Stride Bank is FDIC insured and positioned as an Equal Housing Lender serving primarily Oklahoma's community banking needs. While they offer modern digital banking (online banking since 1998, bill pay, business internet banking), they maintain traditional community bank relationships and local decision-making. The expansion to Salt Lake City and focus on fintech lending suggests growth ambitions, though the bank remains fundamentally a regional institution with limited national reach.