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NJBIZ Conversations: First Bank CEO Patrick Ryan
The 2024–2025 NJ Bankers chair offers his assessment of the economy and interest rate environment and discusses what's ahead for the financial institution he runs.
First Bank adding branches in NJ, Pennsylvania
The new stores occupy central locations across the community financial institution's footprint, aiming to enhance service and local ties with existing and new customers.
First Bank now offers completely digital account opening
Both businesses and consumers can start banking in minutes from the comfort of wherever they can find an internet connection — and without a trip to a branch location.
First Bank promotions follow strong 2023, coincide with Q1 results
The Hamilton-based community bank announced more than three dozen elevations, including for a quartet of senior leaders.
First Bank launches new digital management, escrow tools
The financial institution says ZEscrow and ZRent will allow it to streamline commercial banking operations, reduce administrative complexities and enhance the overall customer experience.
Community banks address lending myths, adapt to borrower behaviors
Patrick Ryan, president and CEO of Hamilton-based First Bank, discusses banking trends heading into the new year.
First Bank finalizes $130M merger with Malvern Bancorp
The move expands the footprint of the New Jersey-based institution in the “highly desirable New York City to Philadelphia corridor."
First Bank, Malvern merger plans can move forward
The deal was valued at approximately $149.5 million when it was announced in December 2022.
Ahead of North Jersey HQ debut, First Bank announces senior leader
First Senior Vice President Anthony DeSenzo will head the team and help grow market share at the new Fairfield location.
First Bank to debut 2 new branches, including North Jersey HQ
“We continue to bring relationship-based, personal banking to more towns,” President and CEO Patrick Ryan said.
First Bank to acquire Malvern in $149.5M deal
The merger agreement will help the Hamilton-based buyer expand its footprint to 27 branches and assets of approximately $3.68 billion.
First Bank expands commercial lending capabilities (updated)
The Hamilton-based community bank said it now offers capital call lines of credit, working capital lines of credit and financing for private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
