Worcester-based Cornerstone Bank announced it plans to open a loan center at 45 Lyman St. in Westborough.

The new facility provides easier accessibility for customers in the growing MetroWest area, the bank said in its announcement.

“We are always looking for ways to meet the growing lending needs of residents,” Senior Vice President of Retail Lending Scott Auen said in a statement. “Westborough is a vibrant, growing community and is the ideal location for our new loan center. As a community-owned bank, we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, and quick loan decisions.”

The $1.15 billion-asset bank plans to staff the center with a full team of mortgage lenders to meet the local loan demand. The bank offers full-service banking for their customers’ deposit and lending needs at 13 area locations in Central Massachusetts.

“This new loan center was strategically selected to expand our footprint and enhance our community banking model,” Bank President and Treasurer Todd Tallman said in a statement. “Customer relationships will be handled by local, knowledgeable bankers to meet the lending needs of the communities in the area.”