Trey S.
Business Services - Not Friendly to Struggling Local Businesses
Let me start off by saying that my initial view of Frost Bank was exceedingly positive. My small business was starting out and growing, and I had a fantastic relationship with my personal banker. They were very helpful with navigating getting funding through a difficult period as the pandemic was beginning. However, that personal banker was the sole bright spot. My business ended up hitting a very turbulent season, and we were struggling to pay our bills and SBA loan. During this time, communication with the bank was very difficult and at times, non-existent. My business ended up being put into special assets, which I understood, since we were in a rough spot. However, we ended up paying off the large SBA loan quickly, leaving us with a small debt to Frost Bank. Over the course of 2 years, even with our business growing and starting to thrive, Frost Bank refused to release my business from special assets. Just recently, I requested that we be able to pay off that small debt and get a plan to get in good standing, have access to a personal banker, and be in a positive relationship with Frost Bank. With no good explanation, this was rejected. I was told that once the loan was paid off, I would remain in special assets indefinitely, and the positive relationship would never be restored. This was without any malfeasance or deception on my part. I had been up front about everything. My business had 6 months of positive growth, or taking on investors, and starting growth projects, and frost has decided to reject that. I cannot in good conscience ever recommend Frost Bank to anyone. This saddens me, because I used to sing their praises. However, it apparently was just the personal touch of a fantastic banker. Your results may vary, but I do say to proceed with caution. We are now shopping for a new business banker.


