Highlands State Bank
BankingNew Jersey, United States51-200 Employees
Highlands State Bank was a small, community-focused bank based in Vernon, New Jersey. It offered core personal and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, mortgages, and both consumer and business loans, leveraging its local familiarity with the needs of nearby residents and businesses. The institution prided itself on rapid decision-making and on delivering convenient service with extended weekday hours and Saturday access. In 2018, Highlands Bancorp merged with Lakeland Bancorp, and Highlands State Bank merged into Lakeland Bank, with Lakeland Bank continuing as the surviving institution. The arrangement placed the former bank within a regional banking network while preserving a local-service approach aimed at meeting the needs of its neighborhood customers.