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Hanover Bancorp, Inc. Announces the Addition of a New Chief Commercial Real Estate Lending Officer

Mineola, NY – January 29, 2026 – Hanover Bancorp, Inc. (NASDQ: HNVR) (the “Company”),
the bank holding company for Hanover Community Bank (the “Bank” or “Hanover”), today
announced the appointment of Mr. William J. Newham, III to the position of Executive Vice
President and Chief Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Lending Officer.

“Will’s appointment reflects our continued commitment to disciplined growth and relationshipbased banking”

“We believe that our recent and ongoing expansion strategies, while proactively managing concentration levels, strengthen our commercial real estate lending platform and position us to pursue attractive opportunities across Suffolk County and Long Island. Will’s relationshiporiented approach, experience, and market knowledge align closely with our strategies and support our continued focus on deposit growth.”

Michael P. Puorro,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hanover Bank

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