First Federal Bank Blog

Advanced technology spurs financial fraud. As businesses find quicker ways to optimize the payment process through automation, active fraud prevention becomes necessary. Positive Pay is a tool to help protect your business.

Growing a business involves its share of uncertainty, and that may include finding yourself at a point where you don’t have the means to cover operating expenses and needs. A business line of credit is a viable option to help you find your way out of a tough spot, and offers some advantages that may make it the preferable alternative to a...

Business accounts help you separate your business finances from personal finances, which is an important step for protecting your private funds and avoiding trouble with the IRS. In fact, Financer.com manager Lorien Strydom says, “as soon as you decide to start spending or accepting money as a business, you should open a business bank account.”...

Digital communications have revolutionized the banking industry, changing the ways customers interact with their financial institution and their money. Here are some of the key benefits of digital communications for banking customers:

An emergency fund for your small business is a smart investment. By having some savings on hand, you can help your company weather economic downturns, a loss of patronage, and unexpected expenses. However, it can be a bit overwhelming to set savings goals, carve out money from your company budget, and plan for all the ups and downs your business...

When you deposit money into your account via cash or check, it can take some time before those funds are available to you. If you’ve ever wondered why, the explanation is quite simple.

First Federal Bank, a Florida-based bank, is celebrating the opening of new Interactive Teller Machines (ITM) at both 9700 Touchton Rd in Jacksonville, FL and in the Wildlight community, located at 40 Floco Ave in Yulee, FL. These new ITMs provide convenient, full-service drive-thru banking for consumers and businesses in Jacksonville beginning...

You’ve had a dream of going into business for yourself, and now you have a product or service you could turn possibility into reality. When you’re looking to get a business venture off the ground, you need startup capital. That’s where business loans can come in handy.

First Federal Bank is committed to supporting our small business customers during these challenging times. We know now is the right time to secure long-term financing for a stable financial future for your business. Here at First Federal we want to help through using Government Guaranteed Loans, with long term financing options and low fixed...

To increase the success of your business, you need to make more money — and sometimes you need to borrow money to increase cash flow and unlock better opportunities for revenue growth. However, taking out a small business loan may seem like a bigger risk than it’s worth.