Architecture, Engineering & Construction

Experienced Team Focused on Your Needs.

At The PrivateBank, our experienced team of bankers possesses industry knowledge and expertise that drives success for our clients. We invest time in knowing you and your company – from walking job sites to participating in industry events. We are a relationship bank – singularly focused on serving our clients.

Our Clients. Our Priority.

We serve clients in our Chicagoland and regional markets, as well as select clients nationwide. We specifically cater to:
>   Architects
>   Engineers
>   Contractors - general, prime, sub and specialty
>   Building material suppliers

Our Commitment to You.

Our professionals bring a wealth of experience to provide valuable insight while facing challenges head-on. We provide customized solutions tailored to the needs of our client while maintaining consistent underwriting throughout the construction cycle.

Recent Examples of our Success.


Case 1

Background: Subcontractor sought an effective way to transition ownership and provide long-term financial incentives to its employees.
Challenge: Client decided to utilize a partial Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) structure to effect the ownership transition.
Solution: The PrivateBank financed the ESOP loan coupled with an attractive interest rate swap that allowed the client to lock-in a fixed rate of interest for the duration of the loan. The PrivateBank also provided a working capital line of credit to finance the operations, as well as Wealth Management solutions for proceeds received by previous owner.

Case 2

Background: Large general contractor looking to invest significant cash balances.
Challenge: Client sought an attractive rate with a sound financial institution.
Solution: The PrivateBank provided an array of investment options across various time spectrums and credit horizons, satisfying the client’s needs and resulting in deposits placed at The PrivateBank.

Case 3

Background: Chicagoland road building contractor sought to expand operations.
Challenge: Client wanted to purchase adjacent land to expand current plant operations.
Solution: The PrivateBank financed the purchase of land and related capital expenditures and provided an increased working capital line of credit to allow the client to grow its business and profits.