Congratulations to Robert Murphy, Mortgage Loan Originator in Alpharetta, Georgia, on closing over $1 million in mortgage loans and joining our prestigious #MillionDollarClub reserved for lenders who close over $1 million in loans in one month! NMLS# 1617649. #TheFirst #TheFirstBank
The First Bank
Banking
Hattiesburg , Mississippi 2,776 followers
The First, Just the Bank for You!
About us
Founded in 1996, The First Bank was formed by a group of business leaders who had a vision for creating a bank that would support the communities it served and build sustainable long-term relationships with clients in those communities. Now, that dream has grown to an $8 billion asset, multi-state financial institution with operations spanning Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. As one of the largest certified Community Development Financial Institutions in the nation, The First employs over 1,000 team members in 107 full-service branches throughout the five-state region. Since 2010, the bank has been awarded over $7.2 million in grants for their investments in communities to help support economic growth and job creation. The company’s stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol, FBMS.
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http://www.TheFirstBank.com
External link for The First Bank
- Industry
- Banking
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Hattiesburg , Mississippi
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1996
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Updates
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Welcome to Renasant Bank! We’re excited about the future together. Together, one team! For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3A2ZQmh
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The signing of a definitive merger agreement with Renasant Bank will create more locations to serve you! With more than 3,300 employees, more than 100 years of combined banking experience and a wide array of products and services to serve you, together, we are one team! Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approval and approval of Renasant and The First shareholders. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3A2ZQmh
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We’re pleased to announce the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger with Renasant Bank! The merger will create a six-state Southeastern banking franchise with approximately $25 billion in total assets, $18 billion in total loans and $21 billion in total deposits, based on financial data as of June 30, 2024. “At The First, we are proud of the team we have assembled and the company we have built together. The First has always operated with a community-first mindset, building strong, trust-based relationships with our customers and the markets we serve. Going forward, we are excited for our customers, bankers and shareholders to experience our next chapter as we join Renasant and form a leading Southeast regional bank with the scale and capabilities of a larger bank while maintaining the community bank touch our customers have come to expect. Because of our great respect for the culture Renasant has established and the like-minded manner in which they operate, we believe this merger will create significant benefits for all stakeholders,” said M. Ray “Hoppy” Cole, President and Chief Executive Officer of The First. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approval and approval of Renasant and The First shareholders. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3A2ZQmh
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Congratulations to Debbie Parmer, Mortgage Loan Originator in Panama City Beach, Florida, on closing over $1 million in mortgage loans and joining our prestigious #MillionDollarClub reserved for lenders who close over $1 million in loans in one month! NMLS# 546507. #TheFirst #TheFirstBank
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Our very own Community Outreach Specialist, Chandra Motley, is serving as chair of the BankOn Alabama Gulf South Coalition this year, which recently partnered with a regional 4-H Club and Boys & Girls Club to provide financial education to area youth. Thank you, Chandra, for your dedication to your community and to financial education! #FirstVolunteers #FinancialEducation
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Pacely Alford, Branch Manager at our Petal, Mississippi branch, is celebrating five years of service! In her role, Pacely is responsible for managing the branch and all branch personnel. Help us congratulate Pacely on this significant achievement! #FirstMilestones #TheFirst
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Congratulations to Karla Howard, Mortgage Loan Originator in Mobile, Alabama, on closing over $1 million in mortgage loans for the second consecutive month and joining our prestigious #MillionDollarClub reserved for lenders who close over $1 million in loans in one month! NMLS# 1233304. #TheFirst #TheFirstBank
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Our 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report is hot off the press! Take a look to learn more about how The First is giving back to our community, promoting financial education and serving the needs of our customers. To view the report, visit https://bit.ly/4eIEudx. #TheFirst #JustTheBankForYou #ESG
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Rhonda Bennett (Funk), Branch Manager at one of our Mobile, Alabama branches, is celebrating 10 years of service with the bank! In her role, Rhonda is responsible for managing the branch and all branch personnel. Help us congratulate Rhonda on this significant achievement! #FirstMilestones #TheFirst #TheFirstBank
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