Experience the First Bank Difference
Community first: people over transactions.
Bank Local with First Bank
A welcome message from
Patrick Ryan, President & CEO.
What Does Community Mean To Us?
Community banking is impact investing at its most fundamental level. We hire locally, provide capital to our local businesses and invest in the community through extensive charitable giving. I am incredibly proud of the work we do, the businesses we partner with, and the people we get to call friends, neighbors, and clients.
Sincerely,
Patrick L. Ryan
President & CEO
Who
We
Are
At First Bank, we believe in treating you as an individual –not just a number. That's why we prioritize relationships over transactions. Unlike the big banks—we care about you, which is why every single First Bank customer has their own personal banker. Whether you prefer a friendly greeting by name at your local branch or want strategic financial counseling, our personal bankers are here for you.
our
mission
Our goal is to empower our community with tailored banking solutions and services that elevate and create positive changes in the lives and businesses within our local area.
our Values
Customer Focus
At the heart of it all is you—the customer who truly matters. Your experience is our top priority, driving everything we do. We strive for exceptional results and client delight, so you can count on us to go above and beyond to fulfill your expectations and every need.
Integrity
Our integrity is at the core of who we are. We're committed to earning your trust by being upfront and honest. We won't take shortcuts to secure deals. When we give our word, consider it done, and a handshake is as good as a signature. Our reputation is everything to us, and we take that seriously.
Outcome Orientation
It's the little things that lead to big results. We have a relentless passion for perfecting the details in everything we do—whether it's building connections, revolutionizing our banking solutions, or delivering top-notch banking services. We put our customers first, sweat the small stuff so you don’t have to, and focus on providing the outcomes you deserve.
Our Story
Your local bank from day one.
Our purpose is to help our communities and businesses stay strong. We first opened our doors in 2007 to provide banking services that create value, service and results for the businesses and people in our communities.
Our core commitment to providing personalized banking services and solutions has remained the same throughout the years. We live in the communities we serve, and our customers are like family to us. We understand your needs and strive to exceed your expectations because community success comes when we all contribute and care for each other.
Community
Comes First
We wholeheartedly embrace the strength of community and dedicate time, talent, and resources to our local areas' social and economic growth. We focus on creating lasting, transformative, and meaningful change that uplifts the lives of residents in our vibrant New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida communities. Together, we are stronger.
Work With Us
Careers at First Bank
First Bank's core values fuel our hiring process! Joining our team means being part of a company dedicated to growth and inclusivity. We value and reward high performance, offering competitive salaries, incentives, insurance benefits, 401(k) plans, PTO, holidays, and training.
First bank History Timeline
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April 23, 2007: First Bank commences operations at its office at 1229 South Black Horse Pike in Williamstown, NJ
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October 1, 2008: An investor group led by Patrick L. Ryan and Leslie E. Goodman recapitalizes the bank with a $19 million investment from various local investors.
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February 1, 2009: First Bank opens its second branch office in Lawrence, NJ, followed by a third branch office in Ewing, NJ
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September 1, 2009: Construction of the bank’s full-service branch location in Williamstown is completed.
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December 1, 2010: First Bank establishes a corporate headquarters by moving into the old Yardville National Bank headquarters building in Hamilton, NJ.
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December 1, 2011: The former YNB branch at the Hamilton location is opened as a First Bank branch.
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September 16, 2013: First Bank opens a new branch in Somerset, NJ, marking its fifth full-service branch in New Jersey.
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November 20, 2013: First Bank completes its initial public offering, raising $23 million.
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March 7, 2014: Merger with Morris County, NJ-based Heritage Community Bank is completed.
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April 30, 2015: First Bank completes a $22 million private placement of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated debentures.
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May 1, 2015: Expansion into PA - The first branch in Pennsylvania, the tenth for the franchise, is opened in Trevose.
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June 30, 2016: First Bank raises $13.4 million in equity through a private placement of common stock.
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June 1, 2017: First Bank issues 3.5 million shares of common stock in a public offering, raising $37.5 million.
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September 15, 2017: First Bank closes on acquiring Bucks County Bank, further expanding into Pennsylvania.
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April 30, 2018: First Bank closes on acquiring Delanco Federal Savings Bank.
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September 30, 2019: First Bank closes on acquiring Grand Bank, N.A.
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December 3, 2021: First Bank acquires two New Jersey branch locations from OceanFirst Bank.
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April 1, 2023: First Bank opens NNJ Headquarters and branch in Fairfield, NJ.
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July 17, 2023: First Bank closes on acquiring Malvern Bank further expanding its footprint in Pennsylvania, and entering the Florida market.
