Clear Mountain Bank, Bruceton Mills, West Virginia is a proud to be recognized as one of the strongest banks in the nation by BauerFinancial, Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. BauerFinancial has been analyzing and rating the nation’s financial institutions since 1983 and Clear Mountain Bank has earned its highest rating of 5-Stars for the most recent 40 quarters. The latest rating is based on June 30, 2013 financial data and indicates that Clear Mountain Bank significantly exceeds all federal capital requirements and maintains a low level of delinquent loans, among other benchmarks.
Karen L. Dorway, president of the research firm, had this to say, “A recent Gallop poll indicates that customer confidence in the banking industry is beginning to come back. That confidence, no doubt, can be attributed to community banks like Clear Mountain Bank that hold to the principles of sound banking. These are the shining stars of the industry. Clear Mountain Bank has been able to thrive without compromising its standards, and that’s commendable.”
Having continuously earned a 5-Star rating for so long puts Clear Mountain Bank in an even more elite category of “Exceptional Performance Banks”. Only banks that have earned Bauer’s top rating for ten years (or longer) can claim this distinction.
Clear Mountain Bank is a locally-owned and managed community bank serving Monongalia, Prestonand 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.
BauerFinancial Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating and research firm, has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. No institution pays BauerFinancial to rate it nor can any choose to be excluded. Consumers may obtain free star-ratings by visiting www.bauerfinancial.com.
