First Federal Bank Blog

For the second year in a row, First Federal Bank was named in Newsweek’s America’s Best Banks 2022 as the Best Small Bank in Florida.

This distinction is the result of Newsweek evaluating their annual Best Banks rankings. With the assistance of LendingTree, Newsweek assessed more than 50 different factors from thousands of FDIC-insured banks and...

First Federal Bank was recently listed by American Banker as one of the top mid-tier banks ($2B to $10B in total assets) for 2021. First Federal ranked #26 out of 282 institutions rated, and was #1 in Florida.

First Federal Bancorp Inc. announced that it is changing the name of the  CBC Mortgage division to First Federal Bank. The name change follows the 2018 merger with Coastal Banking Company Inc. and reflects the company’s commitment to a consistent brand and customer experience.

At First Federal Bank, we understand the positive impact an organization can have on a community. We are passionate about giving back because we take our responsibility to reinvest in our communities seriously. In 2020, First Federal supported special projects for after-school programs, intellectual and developmental disability agencies, temporary...

First Federal Bank is pleased to announced a new partnership with Zelle®, a simple, safe way to receive and send money. The Zelle Network® connects financial institutions of all sizes, enabling consumers and businesses to send fast digital payments to people they know and trust through their trusted banking app.

First Federal Bank was recently named on Newsweek’s America’s Best Banks 2021 list as the Best Small Bank in Florida. 

This distinction is the result of Newsweek’s assessment of 2,500 FDIC-insured banks, measuring 55 different factors ranging from banking accounts and customer service, to financial reports from the FDIC.

Jacksonville, FL - First Federal Bank Residential Lending Division has moved to a bigger, newly remodeled office to accommodate their growth. Located near St. John’s Town Center, First Federal Bank purchased the 28,644 square foot building to house several departments of the Residential Lending Division, as well as warehouse commercial lending and...

In early April, First Federal was challenged by another financial institution to help stimulate our local economies. Each FF employee was given $25 by the bank and challenged to spend with a local small business or non-profit, or pay it forward to an essential worker. We were so inspired by our generous and creative employees! 

First Federal has a long legacy of community commitment. Our employees spend countless hours throughout the year donating their time and even money, directly from their paychecks. One of the dozens of organizations who benefits from this generosity is the 4-H Camp at Cherry Lake.