May 2007: 1st National Bank of South Florida, based in Homestead, Florida, has earned a 5-Star rating by BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm. In fact, this is the 24th consecutive quarter the 1st National Bank has merited this highest honor. The 5-Star rating is based on the financial condition of the bank and indicates that 1st National Bank of South Florida is one of the strongest banks in the country.

“There is an adage that community banks like 1st National Bank of South Florida are a mirror of their marketplace,” declares Karen Dorway, president of the research firm. “That’s because community bankers understand the local market. They have to. They are an integral part of it; not just there to make a profit, their objective is to make a positive impact on the community.”

David Peyton, president of 1st National Bank of South Florida, was very pleased with this announcement. “It is proof positive that 1st National Bank continues to be consistent in its operations and procedures. I anticipate that the Bank will receive future 5-Star ratings based on its continued strength and stability. Earning this 5-Star rating again assures our customers and the public that we continually work to earn their trust and their business.”

1st National Bank of South Florida was established in 1932 and will be celebrating 75 years of operation in November 2007. 1st National Bank has six conveniently located offices in Homestead, Miami, Palmetto Bay, and Princeton.


BauerFinacial, Inc. in Coral Gables, Florida is the nations leading independent bank rating and research firm and has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. No bank pays for its ratings, nor can any bank elude it. Consumers may obtain free star-rating information by visiting http://www.bauerfinancial.com or calling 800.388.6686