American Banker

First Federal purchases Fidelity's mortgage division

First Federal Bank, headquartered in Lake City, Florida, is expanding its retail mortgage operations into Louisiana and Mississippi with the acquisition of NOLA Lending Group. Processing Content The ...
Citizen Tribune

First Federal Bank Recognized by Newsweek for Culture

First Federal Bank was recognized by Newsweek in America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community 2026.
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 ...
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, ...
BizTimes

First Federal Bank of Wisconsin Names Steve Wierschem President and CEO; Edward H. Schaefer Appointed Executive Chairman of the Board

WAUKESHA, WI – First Federal Bank of Wisconsin, a leading community bank, announced the promotion of Steve Wierschem to President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. In conjunction with this ...