Entries by Holly Thorne

F&M Bank Appoints Chief Experience Officer

For Immediate Release April 10, 2023 F&M Bank’s Director of Digital Banking, Charles Driest, assumes the role of Chief Experience Officer as the Company drives toward continued success in strategic growth initiatives, technology infrastructure, and digital banking services. Mr. Driest joined F&M Bank in January 2022 and has contributed to many significant operational and digital […]

How We Protect Our Customers

At F&M Bank, we want you to know we are here for you, as we have been for nearly 115 years. Our focus is on meeting the needs of customers in the Shenandoah Valley through disciplined lending, investing, and management as evidenced by our 5-star Bauer rating. How is F&M Bank different than the two […]

“Fraud Department” Text Scam

We have been made aware of an unsolicited text and phone call scam circulating through our area. In this reported case, a customer received a text message that appears to be from the F&M Bank fraud department. The text message asks for a simple reply – YES, if you initiated a transaction, or NO, if […]

F&M Bank to Host Bank Day Student Scholarship Program in March

F&M Bank is excited to partner again with the Virginia Bankers Association Education Foundation (VBA) to offer your seniors a unique scholarship opportunity on March 20, 2023 called Bank Day. What is Bank Day? The third Tuesday in March was declared Bank Day by the Virginia General Assembly in 1991.  Through this program, high school […]

The 20th Annual SWAT Competition Returns to Harrisonburg 

Following a two-year pandemic pause, Harrisonburg Police Department’s SWAT Competition returns to the Valley on October 14. The competition kicks off at 7:30am with an opening ceremony, followed by teams of Virginia-based uniformed officers participating in a full day of scored events. The heats include shooting scenarios, obstacle courses, found officer rescues, and a mystery […]

F & M Bank Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2022 Earnings And Dividend

TIMBERVILLE, VA / ACCESSWIRE / July 28, 2022 / F & M Bank Corp. (OTCQX:FMBM), parent company (the Company) of Farmers & Merchants Bank today reported earnings for quarter ending June 30, 2022. Mark Hanna, President, commented “ F&M Bank had earnings of $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2022 which were driven by strong loan […]

Understanding and Navigating a Volatile Housing Market in Virginia

The current economic climate is a challenge for everyone, especially if you’ve been thinking about buying a new home. Housing market volatility in Virginia is nothing unusual and is being reflected in states across the country. But despite the panic that you see in media outlets, there’s good reason to stay calm in the middle […]