In recent months, the world has paused to adapt to new, changing circumstances triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, community banks included. Our 18 branches have new safety procedures. New state and federal legislation have poured in. We’ve seen a record number of loan applications and an avalanche of inquiries. In some instances, we’ve seen you … Continue reading 3 Ways First Bank is Spearing COVID-19’S Local Economic Recovery

What our Customers Say

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Robert Slade, MD

President - Doylestown Emergency Associates

Doylestown, PA

“It is not an overstatement to say that help from First Bank truly helped the community that we all live in.”

I can't thank you enough for your help in assisting us with the PPP loan. Your help was instrumental in keeping us staffed during the peak of this pandemic. It is not an overstatement to say that help from First Bank truly helped the community that we all live in.

Karen Grady

Hilltop Nissan

E. Hanover, NJ

“During the busiest and craziest parts of the loan program you always made yourself available.”

"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your help and hard work in helping Hilltop with the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan. I realize how busy you were during this process, but I greatly appreciate how you always made time to answer my questions and emails. It helped me so … Continue reading “During the busiest and craziest parts of the loan program you always made yourself available.”

Lou Rodriguez, P.E.

CEO - Rodriguez Consulting, LLC

Greater Philadelphia Area

“I cannot emphasize enough the importance of business owners having a relationship with your bank.”

"I want to thank John Pettit, Scott Civil, and the team at First Bank NJ for their efforts in reviewing, approving, and funding our SBA PPP Loan. Rodriguez has banked with FirstBank since I formed the company in 2007 and they have been instrumental in assisting us with our growth over the years. I cannot … Continue reading “I cannot emphasize enough the importance of business owners having a relationship with your bank.”

Robin Harvey

VP - Scott Harvey Auto Group

Ewing, NJ

“This was a time of life or death for our business’ future and they stepped up for us big time!”

Scott and I wanted to let you know about our first experience with your bank and several employees. When the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan opened for application, our large bank was unprepared to accept applications, and they ran out of money before we could apply. My accountant suggested I try your bank, as they … Continue reading “This was a time of life or death for our business’ future and they stepped up for us big time!”

Gini Gramaglia-Parent

Owner - Gini G's Hair & Nail Studio

Southampton, PA

“We sincerely appreciate their professionalism to help us through such a difficult time.”

Michael Borkowski and staff of First Bank (Warminster) handled our PPP loan for Gini G’s Hair & Nail Studio. The team processed our completed application in the most efficient and timely manner possible. Michael and his team were always available at a moment’s notice to answer any of the questions we had as this was … Continue reading “We sincerely appreciate their professionalism to help us through such a difficult time.”

Peter J. Dawson

Owner, - Leigh Visual Imaging

Princeton Jct, NJ

“Working with First Bank [on obtaining a PPP loan] during a very critical time for my business was what helped me sleep when my head hit the pillow at night.”

"Working with First Bank on obtaining a PPP loan during a very critical time for my business was what helped me sleep when my head hit the pillow at night. They helped me to keep my business running and I can't thank them enough."

Ricky Puleio

The Barker Lounge

East Brunswick NJ

“These are the types of business dealings that keep customers like me around for a long time.”

"We came over as a Grand Bank customer (with the merger in 2019). As with any change I was skeptical of what I may find in dealing with staff that I had no business relationships with. I started dealing with the local branch in Somerset, and started to develop a business relationship with their personnel. … Continue reading “These are the types of business dealings that keep customers like me around for a long time.”

Dinesh Goswami

Partner - AR Group of Restaurants, Inc.

New Jersey

“Truly a community bank.”

"Thank you First Bank, Arlene Pedovitch and Terrance R. Howard, MBA. I have yet to hear back from Big banks after three weeks of filling out a Payroll Protection Program (PPP) application. First Bank took our application, processed it and gave us approval in one week. Truly a community Bank."

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