Peapack-Gladstone Bank Announces Sale of Paycheck Protection Program Loans

Bedminster, NJ – (NewMediaWire) – September 03, 2020 – Peapack-Gladstone Bank, the
wholly owned subsidiary of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ
Global Select Market: PGC), announced the sale of $354.9 million of Paycheck
Protection Program loans to The Loan Source, Inc.  The Bank expects to
realize a pre-tax gain of approximately $7.4 million in the current quarter as
a result of the sale.  After giving effect to the sale, Peapack-Gladstone
Bank will hold approximately $203.5 million of Paycheck Protection Loans,
almost all of which exceed $2.0 million in original principal amount.

“Our
employees worked around the clock to process thousands of PPP loan applications
over the past few months,” stated Doug Kennedy, President and CEO. “It’s been a
tremendous effort, and now it’s time to continue helping our clients navigate
the economic impact of COVID-19 by partnering with a long-standing and
respected SBA small business lending company, with deep knowledge and focus on
PPP, to take over the forgiveness and ongoing servicing process. We expect the
sale of the PPP loans to allow a return to a more normal course of business,
freeing up staff to focus on traditional lending efforts and providing
excellent service to our clients.”

The Loan
Source and its servicing partner, ACAP SME, LLC, have invested heavily in
technologies and personnel to aid PPP borrowers through the forgiveness process
via an online portal. 

ABOUT
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE BANK

Founded in
1921, Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation is a New Jersey bank holding
company with total assets of $6.3 billion, and wealth management assets under
management and/or administration of $7.2 billion as of June 30, 2020. 
Peapack-Gladstone Bank is a commercial bank that provides innovative wealth
management, commercial and retail solutions, including residential lending and
online platforms, to businesses and consumers.  For over four generations,
Peapack Private, the Bank’s wealth management division, has offered
comprehensive financial, tax, fiduciary and investment advice and solutions, to
individuals, families, privately held businesses, family offices and
not-for-profit organizations, which help them establish, maintain and expand
their legacy.  Together, Peapack-Gladstone Bank and Peapack Private offer
an unparalleled commitment to client service.  Visit www.pgbank.com and www.peapackprivate.com for more information.

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Contact: 
Denise M. Pace-Sanders, Senior Vice President Brand and Marketing Director,
dpace@pgbank.com, 908.470.3322, Peapack-Gladstone Bank, 500 Hills Drive, Suite
300, Bedminster, NJ 07921.