In the Community

In honor of Community Banking Month in April, F & M Community Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are highlighting community bank efforts to power local communities and fuel economic prosperity for Americans nationwide.

“As a financial provider deeply rooted in the community, we leverage our local insights and financial acumen to help residents reach their financial goals,” Tamsen Leimer, Mortgage and...

If ringing in 2024 has you thinking this is your year to have a better banking experience, we got you! Community banks, like F & M Community Bank, are passionate about consumers understanding that switching banks doesn’t have to be complicated. Moreover, did you know that the bank you choose could affect several factors that are important to a consumer’s financial journey, including securing a loan, obtaining favorable fees or rates, or ensuring the high-quality,...

F & M Community Bank joins the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) in encouraging consumers to shop locally—online or in person—when purchasing gifts for friends and family during the holiday season.

When you support locally owned and operated businesses by shopping or dining locally, $48 out of every $100 is returned to the local economy, boosting job growth, charitable giving and civic engagement (compared to just $14 out of every...

Reinvesting in your community sounds great, but how does one really put that into action?

If you’ve ever wondered if it matters where you deposit your hard-earned money, let me assure you it does. Not only does banking locally support small businesses (community banks fund more than 60% of small business loans and more than 80% of ag loans), but as locally owned and operated businesses themselves, they are part of the economic engines...

“America Saves Week” is February 27 – March 3.  This is a good time to review your habits when it comes to saving.  Building a financial nest egg can help alleviate stress and provide financial resiliency during times of economic distress or uncertainty.

“Savings is an important component of creating financial wellness and stability” shares Kari Cousineau, Personal Banker with F & M Community...

1911 is the year it all began, and by “it” we mean F & M Community Bank. You calculated that correctly; 2021 marks 110 years that we’ve been in operation and we are very proud to celebrate this milestone! 

In order to really understand just how much has happened and all the changes that have taken place in over a century’s worth of time in business, let’s take it back to the start with a...