First Bank of the Lake: First Bank of the Lake

First Bank of the Lake is excited to announce that we have officially received a 5-star superior rating from BauerFinancial out of Coral Gables, Florida - the Nation's Premier Bank Rating Firm. What does this mean? When a 5-star rating is given, it indicates that the bank excels in capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. This is such a great way to start off the year and we couldn't be happier. We are a local bank in Osage Beach and we are proud to be a community bank and to have this rating. Here are a few reasons why we are so proud to be a local bank.

First Bank of the Lake – Your 5 Star Community Bank

Reason # 1
Local Banking Makes a Difference
When you work with a local bank, you put your money to work growing the local economy. We share a common commitment to our community with our customers.

Reason # 2
We Have an Understanding of Local Needs
When you work with a local bank, loan approvals and other key decisions are made locally by people who live in the community, have face-to-face relationships with our customers, and who understand local needs.

“Because community banks put their focus on local people and small businesses, they are perfectly positioned to provide the specialized support that is unique to their area,” acknowledges Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial. “Community banks, like First Bank of the Lake, promote local growth by investing back into the same neighborhoods that their deposits come from. By fostering these local relationships, they achieve two goals: they are highly capitalized and they are accountable to their customers.”

Reason # 3
We Have a Local Staff that is Proud to be Part of this Community
(The names and titles of the staff members are stated from left to right)

Lake Area Loan Staff
Dionne Torrence, Loan Coordinator
Linda Hayes, VP & Loan Administration Manager
Linda Allen, SVP and Loan Officer
Gwen Sullens, VP and Loan Officer
Nicole Bonney, Loan Documentation Specialist

Retail Staff
Jeannie Neuman, Head Teller
Mary Steinwachs, VP and Cashier
Barb Nelson, Teller and Administrative Assistant
Lisa Cullen, New Accounts Supervisor
Dana Wyrick, Teller and New Accounts Representative

SBA Lending Staff
Matt Gredell, VP and SBA Loan Officer
Doug Clark, VP and SBA Loan Officer
Rachel Tate, Loan Analyst
Clay Lindhorst, VP and SBA Loan Officer

Corporate Staff

Angela Jesse, AVP and Assistant Corporate Secretary

Mike Anderson, President and CEO

Mary Steinwachs, VP and Cashier/Controller

Are You Ready to Bank with a Local Bank that Cares About this Community?

First Bank of the Lake has been reinvesting in this community for 30 years, since 1987. We are “Your 5-Star Community Bank” and we are here for your banking needs. Visit our website at www.FirstBankLake.com or call us at 573-348-2265 for more information on the banking services we provide.

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First Bank of the Lake - Striving For Excellence

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