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First Federal Lakewood, the largest independent depositor-owned bank headquartered in Ohio, today announced the opening of its new branch at 5659 Broadview Rd. As redevelopment continues in the Snow Rd. and Broadview Rd. neighborhood, First Federal Lakewood is excited to reinvest at their new location.

First Federal Lakewood, the largest independent, depositor-owned bank headquartered in Ohio, announced the opening of its new Columbus office and full-service branch at 6601 Dublin Center Drive, Dublin, OH. As First Federal Lakewood’s first full-service office in Columbus, this location offers a full suite of products and services for customers, including personal and business checking, as well as residential mortgage loans and commercial real estate and business loans for a variety of purposes.

First Federal Lakewood, the largest independent, depositor-owned bank headquartered in Ohio, expanded its Northeast Ohio footprint to 19 full-service branches by opening its first branch within a grocery store at 1929 E 61st St. Cleveland, Ohio 44103, inside the newly opened Dave’s MidTown Market & eatery.

First Federal Lakewood, the largest independent depositor-owned bank headquartered in Ohio, has launched SimplyMortgage, a new digital application that provides a faster, easier mortgage experience.

The community we serve is important to us, and we are committed to our community and our customers under every circumstance. That’s why we want to do our part to help our customers who are experiencing the financial impact of being furloughed during the U.S. government shutdown.

First Federal Lakewood, the largest independent depositor-owned bank headquartered in Ohio, today announced the appointment of Charles J. Dolezal to its board of directors. Dolezal most recently oversaw Ohio’s banking industry as the superintendent of the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions.

First Federal Lakewood, the largest independent depositor-owned bank headquartered in Ohio, today announced the appointment of Mike Lamping as Senior Vice President, Columbus Market President, and Bill Daily as Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager. These leadership additions align with First Federal Lakewood’s strategy to drive revenue through new business and market expansion by focusing on enhancing the bank’s strong history, presence and product delivery in the Columbus, Ohio marke

First Federal Lakewood, the largest independent depositor-owned bank headquartered in Ohio, today announced the appointment of Timothy E. Phillips as president & CEO. Phillips succeeds Thomas J. Fraser, who will now focus exclusively on his role as CEO of First Mutual Holding Co., the largest member-owned mutual holding company of its kind in the Midwest, with affiliates that include First Federal Lakewood and First Mutual Bank.