Inside F & M

In recognition of Data Privacy Week, F & M Community Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are reminding customers of practical steps to help safeguard their sensitive data and shield against losses in the event of a data breach or compromise.

In the first half of 2022, there were 817 data breaches in the U.S., and combined with data leaks and data exposure, they impacted more than 53 million individuals.

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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,...

In recognition of National Homeownership Month, F & M Community Bank, and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are encouraging current and prospective homeowners to consult their trusted local community banker about how to make the home buying process easier and more affordable.

“Owning a home is a major financial undertaking and can be an important component in building generational wealth,” said Jayne Johnston, VP Mortgage...

In February of 2022, Tamsen Leimer, current VP of Business and Mortgage Banking at F & M Community Bank, added the role of Rochester Branch Manager to her job duties.

Tamsen joined F & M Community Bank in 2015, when F & M expanded into the Rochester market.  Previous to this, she worked for Eastwood Bank, in many different roles from 2003 – 2018.  After Bremer Bank purchased Eastwood Bank, Tamsen knew that she needed to find...

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...

Preston, MN – On Thursday, June 23rd, 2022, F & M Community Bank announced the new Branch Manager of their Preston office, Mary Schwarz. Mary has been with F & M Community Bank for over 17 years and is highly recognized throughout the Ag Industry and for her community involvement throughout the Fountain and Preston, MN areas.

More About Mary… 

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...