Baker Hill, a leading provider of cloud-based lending solutions, launched its new Santa Barbara, Calif., office and flagship Innovation Center, developed in partnership with Montecito Bank & Trust. This milestone marks a new chapter in co-innovation, reinforcing Baker Hill’s commitment to building the future of banking with its partners; not just for them.
The launch follows a pivotal moment in 2024 when Montecito Bank & Trust recognized an opportunity to reimagine its technology strategy — not as a stop gap, but as a launchpad for long-term community growth. Baker Hill stepped in, transforming a period of interruption into a model of collaboration. What began as a critical support effort grew into a strategic alliance, cementing Baker Hill’s West Coast footprint through co-creation.
“This Innovation Center isn’t just a milestone for Baker Hill — it’s a declaration of how we show up for the communities we serve. By creating space for co-innovation, we’re proving that when fintechs and financial institutions work hand-in-hand, we don’t just build better technology, we build stronger communities. This is how we empower the future of community banking, together.” –Andy Ivankovich, Chairman & CEO of Baker Hill…