Community First gets A

— Community First Bank recently received an “A” grade for the number of small business loans it makes according to bankinggrades.com.

Banking Grades gives every FDIC-insured bank in the country a grade based on the number of loans it makes to small businesses. The website bankinggrades.

com is designed to help small business owners find a bank that provides the best loan.

With the economy presenting challenges for many small businesses, Community FirstBank strives to play a key role in the communities it serves by lending money to local small businesses. As we all know, putting funds back into the community helps fuel the local economy.

Dave Morton, CEO of Community First Bank added, “Community First Bank is committed to investing into the communities we serve.

We are extremely grateful to serve as your locally owned Community Bank.” Dave added, “Our teams of professional bankers are still making loans to small businesses and consumers, including folks looking to own their own home and more. We would like to invite you to visit one of our convenient locations or give us a call so we can talk to you about your next loan.”

Community First Bank is a locally owned and operated community bank with locations in Harrison, Berryville, Eureka Springs and Pea Ridge. Established in 1997, Community First Bank is owned by over 400 shareholders all living, working, and raising families in these communities.

Community, Pages 9 on 07/18/2012