Wheatland retains 5-star rating for 41 quarters

Wheatland Bank, Spokane, is pleased to report it has once again earned a coveted 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s premier bank rating firm. (A five-star rating indicates the bank excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more.) Wheatland Bank has earned and maintained this top 5-Star rating for 41 consecutive quarters, putting it in an even more prominent position as an “Exceptional Performance Bank.” This designation is reserved for banks securing a 5-star rating for 40 consecutive quarters or longer. “Wheatland Bank is an integral member of the community,” remarks Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial. “Its support provides the vitality the community needs to remain socially, educationally and commercially vibrant. A strong community, in turn, produces a strong community bank. And the cycle continues. True community banks, like Wheatland Bank, understand that what is good for the community is equally good for them, making them an invaluable neighbor.” Financial strength has been the priority for Wheatland Bank since its inception in 1979. Initially founded to serve the needs of Lincoln County’s agricultural and business communities, it has since expanded to 14 conveniently located branch offices. Wheatland Bank has been a source of pride for its local community for 38 years. Its original commitment is kept alive with powerful local ownership and decision-making even as the bank has expanded. Wheatland Bank is a value- oriented financial services provider dedicated to serving the needs of its customers, communities and employees while enhancing shareholder value (wheatlandbank.com). Wheatland Bank: “A Local Community Bank Committed to Remaining Independent.” Member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender.

BauerFinancial, Inc. of 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 can pay for or opt out of a BauerFinancial rating. Star-ratings are all available for free at bauerfinancial.com.