BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, FL is pleased to announce that Clear Mountain Bank, Bruceton Mills, WV has once again earned its coveted 5-Star Superior rating. BauerFinancial, the nation’s premier bank rating firm, has been evaluating and rating banks since 1983. A 5-Star Superior rating indicates that Clear Mountain Bank is one of the strongest banks in the nation, excelling in areas of capital, loan quality, profitability and more.
Clear Mountain Bank has earned Bauer’s 5-Star Superior rating, an indication of strength and security, for the most recent 46 consecutive quarters. That has earned Clear Mountain Bank the added title of an “Exceptional Performance Bank”. This designation is reserved for those banks that have maintained the 5-Star rating for at least ten straight years (40 consecutive quarters).
Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial notes that, “for the first time, we see Big Banks acknowledging the value in relationship banking. That’s something community banks, like Clear Mountain Bank, have always known. In fact”, she continues, “because of their inherent focus on relationships, community banks are uniquely positioned to serve their communities in a way no one else can. Those relationships pay off for both Clear Mountain Bank and the customers it serves.” Clear Mountain Bank is a locally-owned and managed community bank serving Monongalia, Preston and Garrett counties. Clear Mountain Bank offers a comprehensive array of banking services. The company is a leader in providing electronic banking services, including Mobile Banking and Remote Deposit. Additional information is available at www.clearmountainbank.com.
