Entries by Holly Thorne

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 Bank as part of Bank Day, a statewide effort sponsored by the Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) Education Foundation and the VBA Emerging Bank Leaders. 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 – December 9, 2019 Re-published with permission CEOCFO: Mr. Hanna, would you tell us about your role at F & M Bank Corp. and how it developed to where you […]

Your account statements have a new look!

New Account Statement Formats To make it easier to track your finances, we’re introducing a new, fresh statement format for a more user-friendly experience. Watch your mail (or email if you receive e-statements) for our updated personal and business statements and envelopes. For questions, please contact your local branch. Location details may be found here. […]

F&M Bank Adds to Business Development Team

F&M Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Mary Pavlovskaya to Business Deposit Services Officer. Since 2011, Mary has served in a variety of roles at F&M Bank: retail, back office, and compliance. Her well-rounded experience in the banking industry is an asset as she transitions to a commercial role. “I am excited to […]

F&M Bank Corp. Announces Third Quarter Earnings

F & M Bank Corp. (OTCQX:FMBM), parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank, announces its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2019. Selected highlights for the quarter include: Net loss of $186,000 due mainly to a $3.3 million increase in the Provision for Loan Losses over the third quarter of 2018; Net […]

A Comprehensive Guide to VA Loans

Are you a veteran, service member, or surviving spouse? Perhaps you’ve heard that the VA can help you get a mortgage loan, but you’re not sure where to start. As a longtime community bank serving the residents and military veterans of the Shenandoah Valley, F&M Bank created this education guide to VA Loans to help […]

Stuarts Draft Now Open

F&M Bank is excited to announce the opening of our 14th branch in Stuarts Draft! Over the next four weeks, we have big things planned. Be sure to keep reading to meet our staff, learn about our giveaways and save the date for our Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening celebration! Location 2782 Stuarts Draft Highway, […]

Identity Theft Protection Guide

How safe is your financial and personal data? Identity fraud has been growing for the last few years. In 2017, there were a record 16.7 million victims of identity fraud and a total of $16.8 billion stolen in the U.S. alone. And while identifying information can be stolen from offline sources like unshredded mail, online […]