First Federal Bank Named Best Small Bank in Florida by Newsweek for the Third Year in a Row
For the third year in a row, First Federal Bank was named in Newsweek’s America’s Best Banks 2023 as the Best Small Bank in Florida.
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First Federal Bank has been honored as one of America’s Best Regional Banks for 2025 by Newsweek.
This marks the fifth consecutive year the bank has received this recognition. Newsweek, in collaboration with research firm Plant-A Insights, evaluated a bank’s credit quality as well as reviewed profitability and net loans and leases, press coverage over the past two years, an independent customer survey of more than 71,000 U.S. citizens, 1.9 million social media reviews and 129 million Apple App store and Google Play store reviews. First Federal Bank is among the top 500 Regional Banks and 500 Credit Unions highlighted in the United States.
"Being recognized as one of America's Best Regional Banks underscores our unwavering dedication to our customers and communities," says John A. Medina, President & CEO. "At First Federal Bank, we go beyond providing banking services by building lasting relationships and offering personalized solutions to help our customers achieve their goals. This award recognizes our commitment to serving customers and the importance of being a financially sound and stable bank. With a strong financial position and passion for serving our customers, we strive for a better banking future for all."
First Federal Bank is dedicated to helping customers reach their financial goals, whether through personalized banking, competitive lending solutions, or guidance in the home buying process. As Florida’s only mutual savings bank, it reinvests profits back into its operations, enabling continuous improvement and innovation in its products and services.
To read the complete article by Newsweek, go to https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-best-regional-banks-credit-unions-2025
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