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Get To Know Guaranty

We Have the Strength, Stability, and Expertise to Help You Grow

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Our history spans over 110 years of serving generations of customers over the last century through many dynamic world events, including wars, an economic depression, the financial crisis, and a worldwide pandemic. Although a lot has changed over the years, our core values have remained constant and continue to be at the heart of everything we do. Guaranty has grown and developed a strong reputation as one of the oldest and most respected regional community banks in Texas.

We have achieved this success because of the quality of our people and the soundness of our decisions. We work very hard to attract, retain, and develop the best and brightest people to join our team. We work together toward common goals, think like owners, and share common values that support our culture. In addition, we encourage and support all of our employees to make a positive impact in the communities they serve.

Our focus on strength and stability allows our customers to know they can depend on us during difficult times.

At Guaranty Bank & Trust, we understand our success is directly tied to our customers’ success.

Art Scharlach, Jonice Crane, and Bill G. Jones

Bill, Art, and Jonice came together in 1970 and began building a bank team and culture that is now today’s Guaranty.

Total bank assets in 1970... $13 million.

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13 Straight Years!

Guaranty Bank & Trust has now been named one of the “Best 100 Companies to Work for in Texas” by Texas Monthly Magazine for thirteen straight years.  This statewide awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in Texas. The 2022 list is made up of only 100 companies.

Texas Best Companies 2022

Guaranty Awarded 5-Star Rating by Bauer

Guaranty Bank & Trust has earned a 5-Star rating according to Bauer Financial, Inc. the nation's leading independent bank rating firm. The 5-Star award recognizes Guaranty Bank & Trust's continual superior performance and strength. This award is based on an analysis of current financial data as supplied by federal regulators, supplemented by historical data.

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