- Business
- SpareBank 1 Nordmøre is a Norway-based savings bank primarily engaged in retail and corporate banking services. The company offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services including current accounts, mortgages, consumer loans, car loans, bank cards, savings and time deposit accounts, leasing, investment products, insurance solutions encompassing vehicle, machinery, building, employee and farm insurance, payment processing services such as eInvoice and AvtaleGiro, as well as estate agency and accounting services through its subsidiaries SpareBank 1 Regnskapshuset Nordvest AS and Trio Regnskapsservice AS. The bank serves private individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and corporate clients within its geographic footprint spanning from Ålesund to Trondheim in the Mid-Norway region. Founded in 1835 and headquartered in Kristiansund, SpareBank 1 Nordmøre has a strong local presence with over 60,000 customers.
Recent major changes include strategic initiatives focused on sustainability and digital transformation, evidenced by significant growth in green loans for both personal and business markets, increasing by over 50% year-over-year as of the first quarter of 2025. The bank has prioritized expanding its green business portfolio particularly in commercial buildings and transport sectors. Operationally, SpareBank 1 Nordmøre is advancing cost control and execution power enhancement projects under the GENI simplicity initiative launched in 2024, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Additionally, the bank announced a possible share buyback program of up to 19,000 equity certificates in December 2025. Its credit rating remains strong with an A- from SCOPE Ratings, reflecting solid profitability and prudent risk management amid Norway’s robust fiscal environment. The bank continues to leverage partnerships within the SpareBank 1 Alliance to innovate while maintaining deep local market engagement.