First Federal Bank
Media Release
November 7, 2019
First Federal Bank, headquartered in Lake City and with full-service banking offices in Florida’s Panhandle, North Florida, and coastal South Carolina, announces the opening of its newest full-service banking office in Wildlight, FL.
The new Wildlight location, which officially opens in November, is located at 40 Floco Avenue, Yulee, FL, and complements the existing Nassau county branches by offering a new, convenient location. The banking office features a full array of retail and commercial banking and residential mortgage lending services, staffed by friendly bankers with years of experience in the community. New technology will be available for customers who prefer fast, self-service options, in addition to First Federal’s personal client service.
“First Federal has offered mortgage lending and banking services in Nassau County for over a decade and is very pleased to be expanding our services in this economically vibrant community,” said John A. Medina, Sr., President of First Federal. “We look forward to serving the complete banking and mortgage lending needs of Wildlight with a staff of highly experienced bankers, who have deep financial experience and strong community ties.”
The Community Banking team in the Wildlight office is led by regional manager Suzanne Willis and Jim Weaver, market president and commercial lending officer. Donna Beasley is the assistant branch manager, and Ariel Bell is a universal banker. The residential mortgage team is comprised of Sheryl Rowe and Cyndi Ray.
First Federal will host the grand opening of the new Wildlight banking office during the Wildlight WinterFest on December 7th from 1PM-4PM. This event will celebrate the holiday season and support Micah’s Place, a Domestic Violence Center; Wildlight and local area residents are invited to visit the branch and donate an unwrapped gift to Micah’s Place.
About First Federal
First Federal Bank is a community, mutual bank founded in the heart of North Florida in 1962. The original roots of helping neighbors purchase homes and save money has not change in name or spirit, offering a uniquely stable banking environment. Today, First Federal is a $2 billion-asset institution offering a full line of personal and business financial solutions, services and loans through full-service banking offices in Florida’s Panhandle, North and Central Florida, and coastal South Carolina. In addition, First Federal has mortgage lending offices across the Southeast and Midwest, and SBA and USDA lending offices throughout Florida and in multiple states. First Federal is a mutual savings bank and continues to receive a “5-Star, Superior” financial rating from BauerFinancial, Inc., of Coral Gables, FL.
SOURCE First Federal Bank