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07-24-2009, 08:21 AM
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Local Bank Recommendations?
New to the area and am looking for a local bank. Any recommendations based on positive experiences?
I am not interested in large national banks or even multi-state banks. I am looking for a smaller bank limited to Virginia with at least one branch in Chesterfield County or Western Henrico.
Based on the Bankrate research/data, it looks like Citizen and Farmers or the Bank of Southside Virginia may be the best bet, but I thought I'd get opinions from locals.
Thanks in advance for any help!
Last edited by MWLiving; 07-24-2009 at 09:06 AM..
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07-24-2009, 08:31 AM
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First Market Bank the most 'local' bank around with plenty of branches in the area.
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07-24-2009, 09:55 AM
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Union Bank and Trust maybe
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07-24-2009, 10:35 AM
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I believe Union Bank and Trust and First Market Bank have recently merged... think they are still working on what the new name will be.
It'll be based in Richmond and should be the largest community bank in Virginia.
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07-24-2009, 10:56 AM
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Union Bank Shares recently built a new head quarter's... I wouldn't think they would want to leave it after only being there a couple years.
Also, Union Bank Shares owns a few banks, and they keep their different names... so First Market Bank may just keep their name.
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07-25-2009, 10:54 AM
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Union Bankshares and First Market Bank Amend Merger Agreement
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The two Virginia banks, once combined, will have a new name and a common brand resulting in a more diversified and more competitive enterprise that is better positioned to meet the needs of the Virginia communities they currently serve. The new name and brand for the combined entity will be announced later this year.
UBSH and First Market Bank expect to complete their business combination during the fourth quarter of 2009, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory and shareholder approvals. The consolidation of First Market Bank and Union Bank & Trust is expected to occur during the first quarter of 2010. The holding company will move its headquarters to Richmond.
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07-25-2009, 05:56 PM
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We were able to find a bank on Friday - thanks for all the helpful info!
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07-25-2009, 10:56 PM
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Suntrust Bank....youll find these along the east coast from MD to FL, you may not find and branches outside though
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