Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal
2-2-2001
American Marine Bank earns
4-Star “Excellent” rating
Consistently rated one of the safest banks in the nation
   Bainbridge Island’s American Marine Bank has been awarded Bauer Financial’s Financial’s 4-Star Excellent rating in the current reporting period. In addition, it has earned a “Recommenced” rating in each of the most recent 44 consecutive reporting periods.

Bauer Financial’s Reports, Inc., is the nation’s leading bank research firm. It rates banks based on an analysis of current financial data as filed with federal regulators, supplemented by historical data.

“It’s a pleasure to award American Marine Bank a 4-Star Excellent rating,” said Paul A. Bauer, president of the research firm. “American Marine Bank exemplifies the best In community banking — strength, safety, longevity and commitment to its community and customers — with a track record to prove it.” he added.

“Big Banks come and go,” continued Bauer, “while community banks, like American Marine Bank, stand the test of time and commitment.”

American Marine Bank has five full-service branches in Bainbridge Island, Port Ludlow, Poulsbo and Seattle.