Start Community Bank has filed an application with the Connecticut Department of Banking to change its name to New Haven Bank.

The roughly $140 million asset bank formed in 2010 and is currently the only operating de novo in the state, although two others have been proposed in recent years.

Start is one of only 100 certified community development financial institution in the country. CDFIs are specialized community based financial institutions with a mission to promote economic development by providing financial products and services to people and communities underserved by traditional financial institutions, particularly in low income communities.