In the late 1880's and early 1900's several associations were organized to make loans on homes and business property and to accept people's savings. Some of the names of these associations were Home Building and Loan Association, Johnson County Building and Loan Association and Buffalo Building and Loan Association. None of these associations were insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, and many were short lived.

In 1961 Tri-County Financial Corporation opened our first stand alone branch in Leonardtown, with Lexington Park opening 11 years later. The Dunkirk branch opened in 1991, followed by La Plata, Bryans Road, and St. Patrick’s. In 2005, we opened our ninth branch in Prince Frederick and our tenth branch in Lusby in 2008.In 1986, the bank went public and again our name changed; this time to Tri-County Federal Savings Bank. We acquired our current name, Community Bank of Tri-County, in March 1997 when the bank converted to a state-chartered Federal Reserve member bank.Over the past six decades, a lot has changed at CBTC. Our name has changed three times and we have opened nine branches. But many things have remained constant over the years. To be a locally-owned financial institution that is involved in its communities has been a constant business model for the bank. In addition, we have always relied on exceptional customer service to be that which differentiates us from the competition.

American Business bank's commercial lending services include commercial real estate loans (more than half of its portfolio), asset-based lending, equipment finance, construction loans, and revolving lines of credit. Its deposit products consist of checking, savings, and money market accounts, and CDs.What's a middle-market, closely held, owner-managed business gotta do to get FORTUNE 500 treatment from a bank? American Business Bank caters to private companies in Southern California with annual sales between $5 million and $200 million, with an emphasis on wholesalers, manufacturers, service businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and professionals. It has offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, Ontario, Torrance, and Woodland Hills.

Established in 1902, First South Bank is a local community bank located throughout Eastern North Carolina. Over the past 103 years, banking products and services have evolved. However, the Bank's commitment to its community has never wavered. We have always believed it is important to be a significant contributing member of our community. We know that, as a community bank, we have a responsibility to make a positive difference in the place we both live and serve, not because it is good for business, but because it is the right thing to do.

LNB Bancorp is the holding company for The Lorain National Bank, which operates more than 20 branches in Ohio's Cuyahoga, Erie, Lorain, and Summit counties. The bank serves local businesses and individuals, offering such deposit products as checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, CDs, and IRAs. It also offers trust services and credit cards. The bank's lending activities primarily consist of commercial loans (approximately 60% of its portfolio) and real estate mortgages, as well as installment and home equity loans. The Lorain National Bank offers brokerage and investment services to customers through an agreement with Investment Centers of America.

American Bank is able to provide the timely, personalized service so often lacking in today's large commercial banks. In addition to outstanding customer service, we offer a variety of home finance and banking services geared to meeting the individual customer's needs. Our mortgage loan programs for new home purchases or construction offer competitive interest rates and terms. Also, we offer highly competitive rates on our federally insured Certificate of Deposit accounts as well as our savings accounts. At American Bank, our customers are our priority. We look forward to serving you.

CVB Financial is into the California Vibe, Baby. The holding company's Citizens Business Bank offers community banking services to primarily small and midsized businesses, but also to consumers through some 50 branches and commercial banking centers in nine central and southern California counties. Its deposit products include checking, money market, and savings accounts, as well as CDs. Commercial real estate loans account for more than half of the bank's loan portfolio, which is rounded out by business, consumer, and construction loans; residential mortgages; dairy and livestock loans; and municipal lease financing.

Automotive Finance Corporation (AFC) is a premier capital funding source for the used car industry. Founded in 1987 and based out of Carmel, Indiana, AFC's commitment to the success of our customers, our employees, and our company has made us one of the largest independent providers of dealer floorplan financing in North America. With more than 85 strategically located branch offices servicing dealers at more than 800 auctions throughout North America, AFC offers outstanding customer service and solutions to the independent dealer's unique business needs. AFC offers innovative products and services designed with the independent dealer in mind, including Vehicle Inventory Protection (VIP) and 24-hour account management through www.afcdealer.com. Additional floorplan programs for salvage vehicles, daily rental operators, and for non-auction purchases are also available.

Fremont Bancorporation lets freedom ka-ching! It's the holding company for Fremont Bank, which operates more than 20 branches in the San Francisco Bay area. Serving area consumers and businesses, the bank provides traditional banking services such as savings, checking, and money market accounts; check cards; IRAs; and CDs. It uses funds from deposits mainly to originate home mortgages and commercial real estate loans, as well as commercial, industrial, construction, and land development loans. The bank, which was founded in 1964, provides investments, wealth management, retirement planning, and insurance products through an agreement with UVEST (a division of LPL Financial)

Lyons Bancorp is king of the financial jungle. It's the holding company for The Lyons National Bank, which serves individuals and businesses from nine locations. Chartered in 1852 as the Lyons Bank of Palmyra, it offers standard retail products and services, including checking and savings accounts, CDs, and IRAs. Residential and commercial mortgages together account for more than half of the bank's loan portfolio; other offerings include agricultural, business, and consumer loans. Subsidiary Lyons Realty is a real estate investment trust that holds a portfolio of mortgages. Subsidiary LNB Life Agency provides financial products and services to bank customers.

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