Dime formed its equipment and franchise finance group, a new vertical focused on delivering customized financing solutions to middle market companies and experienced franchise operators. The launch of the equipment and franchise finance group is part of dime’s growth plan to expand specialized commercial banking verticals and drive organic growth through targeted talent acquisition and market expansion. The group will be led by Keith Smith, who joins Dime as senior vice president, head of equipment and franchise finance. Smith brings decades of industry experience, most...