benzinga55d ago
EVANSVILLE, Ind., Feb. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Federal Savings Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) are highlighting the vital role community banks serve in helping customers achieve financial goals while reinvesting in the neighborhoods they call home."At First Federal Savings Bank, relationship banking goes beyond a philosophy—it's the way we do business," said Courtney Schmitt, VP Marketing Manager. "By truly knowing our customers and understanding their goals, we can support their financial futures, because when our customers thrive, we all do."Community banks are financial stewards of their communities, funding nearly 60 percent of small businesses, more than 80 percent of agricultural loans, and helping local families finance major purchases and build financial security. Community banks:Respect and honor community ties by channeling loans to neighborhoods where their depositors live and work, which helps ...Full story available on Benzinga.com