Each week, FirstBank officers converge to a sharply appointed boardroom for “Loan Committee,” where we review loan requests that exceed certain thresholds. Over the course of 90 minutes, officers  present certain loan deals in front of executives and staff. It’s unusual compared to other institutions, but it’s also what makes FirstBank unique and enables us… Read More


One of the largest purchases a person makes in their lifetime is a home. Be it a small condo or a house in the suburbs or a townhome in the city, for most consumers it is generally a time filled with excitement and anxiety. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, is an agency of… Read More