Entries by Holly Thorne

It’s Not True Love if They Ask for Money

Article from FTC website, by Cristina Miranda; Division of Consumer and Business Education Itโ€™s almost Valentineโ€™s Day. Lots of people have profiles on online dating sites, apps or social media to find โ€œthe one.โ€ But that interesting person who just messaged you could be a sweet-talking romance scammer trying to trick you into sending money. […]

F & M Bank Corp. Announces Earnings

F & M Bank Corp. (OTCQX:FMBM), parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank, announces its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. Selected highlights for the quarter and year to date include: Net income of $1.9 million and $4.6 million, respectively; Non-performing assets decreased $2.43 million during the fourth quarter […]

F&M Bank Announces Officer Promotions

F&M Bank and its Board of Directors would like to congratulate the following individuals on their Officer promotions effective January 24, 2020. Bank Officer: Ann Kirtley, Elkton Branch Coordinator Carrie Grimes, Timberville Branch Coordinator Christy Trail, Woodstock Branch Coordinator Emily Rhodes, Credit Analyst Mary Pavlovskaya, Business Deposit Services Officer Teri Hasley, Deposit Operations Manager Assistant […]

F & M Bank Corp. Announces Dividend

F & M Bank Corp. (OTCQX:FMBM), parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank, announces its recently declared third quarter dividend. Mark Hanna, President, commented “On January 24, 2020, our Board of Directors declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.26 per share. Based on our most recent trade price of $28.13 per share, this dividend constitutes […]

Anne Keeler and Lindsay King Named to F&M Board

ย    F&M Bank is excited to announce the appointment of Anne Keeler (pictured left) to the F&M Bank Board of Directors and Lindsay King (pictured right) to the F&M Bank Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Board. Anne Keeler is the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer at Bridgewater College. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Virginia […]

Jean Estep Retires After 66 Years of Service

Please, join F&M Bank in celebrating Jean Estep on her retirement effective December 31, 2019. Jean joined F&M Bank in 1953 as a teller and worked her way through the ranks. In 1973 she was promoted to Assistant Cashier, Assistant Vice President in 1975, Vice President in 1978, and in 2008 she transitioned into an […]

F&M Bank to Participate in Scholarship Program

During March, Virginia high school seniors will have the opportunity to spend the day shadowing bankers at F&M Bankย as part of Bank Day, a statewide effort sponsored by the Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) Education Foundation and the VBA Emerging Bank Leaders.ย The purpose of the day is to expose students to the banking industry and provide […]

Tax Season Is Also Theft Season

Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen personal information, including your Social Security Number, to file a tax return claiming your refund. According to the IRS, reversing the damage caused by tax related identity theft can be a frustrating and complex process for victims. In addition, scammers will use tax season as an […]

First Time Home Buyers Guide For Virginia

Homeownership is woven into the fabric of the American dream, but the process can seem daunting to first-time homebuyers. As your community bank and mortgage lender, F&M Bank and F&M Mortgage are here to help. In this comprehensive guide we break down everything you need to know about buying your first home in Virginia, from […]

F&M Bank: A Virginia Tradition Since 1908

An interview with Mark Hanna, President and CEO of F & M Bank Corp (OTCQX: FMBM) Interview conducted by: Bud Wayne, Editorial Executive, CEOCFO Magazine Published โ€“ December 9, 2019 Re-published with permission CEOCFO:ย Mr. Hanna, would you tell us about your role at F & M Bank Corp. and how it developed to where you […]