First Federal Savings Bank and ICBA: Relationship Banking Powers Local Prosperity

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 ...
HousingWire

First Federal Bank to acquire Watson Mortgage Corp.

Florida-based First Federal Bank announced on Thursday that it struck a deal to acquire Watson Mortgage Corp., expanding its mortgage retail lending footprint in the communities in which it operates.
MarketWatch

First Federal Bank Announces Agreement to Acquire NOLA Lending Group, a Division of Fidelity Bank

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. LAKE CITY, Fla. and NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Federal Bank (Florida) and Fidelity Bank, ...
Business Wire

First Defiance Financial Corp. Receives Regulatory Approval for United Community Financial Corp. Merger

DEFIANCE & YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Defiance Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: FDEF) (“First Defiance”), holding company of First Federal Bank of the Midwest (“First Federal Bank”), and United ...
Morningstar

First Federal Bank Recognized as one of America's Best Regional Banks

LAKE CITY, Fla., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Federal Bank was recognized as one of America's Best Regional Banks for 2026 by Newsweek. 2026 is the third year First Federal Bank was recognized ...
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First Federal Bank Expands Mortgage Business Across Midwest, Arizona

Lake City, Fla.-based First Federal Bank acquires certain assets and liabilities from BNC National Bank’s mortgage division. This past Friday the ink officially dried on First Federal Bank’s deal to ...