First National Bank of Northfield

Rick Moe’s 35-year career at First National will officially come to an end at the close of business on Friday, May 31. But before it does, please stop by our Downtown bank and wish him well. All customers and friends are welcome at a retirement celebration we’ll host in his honor on Thursday, May 30, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Of course we’ll miss having Rick in our office – his commitment to client service and knowledge of banking products have benefited many clients over the years – but we’re excited for him and all that is to come. If you have any questions about who to contact about your banking needs once Rick is gone, please call 507-645-5656 and one of our team members will happily assist you.

See you on Thursday!

First National Bank of Northfield will offer free document destruction on Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. More »

In April, First National Bank of Northfield is switching from Visa® to MasterCard®. More »

First National Bank of Northfield, the longtime cornerstone of Northfield’s banking community, announced that it has promoted Kim Paddock to vice president and hired Lindsay Hawkins as deposit services officer. More »

First National Bank of Northfield will offer free document destruction on Saturday, September 15, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Customers are encouraged to bring confidential documents (financial statements, tax returns, canceled checks, legal records, credit card statements, etc.) to the bank’s South location, 1611 Honey Locust Drive in the south Highway 3 business district, for secure, on-site destruction and recycling.

First National Bank of Northfield’s E-corp business banking system has a new look. The enhanced software features a fresh look and easier navigation. Customers will benefit from the dashboard screen, which offers an at-a-glance look at spending, as well as quick drop-down menus for faster transfers.

If you have any questions about the new system, please feel free to contact your business banker at 507-645-5656. Thank you for choosing First National as your business banking partner.

First National Bank of Northfield will offer free document destruction on Saturday, April 14, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Customers are encouraged to bring confidential documents (financial statements, tax returns, canceled checks, legal records, credit card statements, etc.) to the bank’s South location, 1611 Honey Locust Drive in the south Highway 3 business district, for secure, on-site destruction and recycling.

First National Bank of Northfield, the longtime cornerstone of Northfield’s banking community, announced that it has secured grant money to assist qualified homebuyers in the Northfield area. Awards can be up to $5,000, and funds can be used to cover closing costs or put toward a down payment. Money granted may not need to be paid back if certain conditions are met. In order to be eligible to receive the funds, buyers must meet grant guidelines outlined by the program and be approved for a loan through First National Bank of Northfield. More information about qualifying for the funds can be found on First National’s website.

Becky Behrens, First National vice president and mortgage specialist, said, “We’re really happy to be a part of this program. It’s a great tool for buyers and it’s a benefit to the community as well. Slowly but surely we’re seeing the Northfield real estate market pick up again, and this grant money is a great way to continue down that path.”

The funds are offered through the Affordable Housing Program, and First National is the only participating lender in this area. Grants are available to first-time homebuyers and any individual who has not owned a home in the last three years. Income and maximum purchase price limitations do exist, though according to Behrens, limits are quite generous and the maximum purchase price limit is, in most cases, more than $235,000.

Behrens continued, “A program like this doesn’t come around every day. If you’re looking at a home and think you might qualify, we encourage you to contact us. The funds were awarded to stimulate Northfield’s economy and we want to do everything we can to see that they’re put to good use.”

First National Bank of Northfield was founded in 1872 and has been locally owned ever since. Internationally recognized as the bank that defeated Jesse James, First National has been inextricably tied to Northfield throughout its history. The bank provides a full range of banking products and services to individual and business customers in the greater Northfield area. First National currently has $130 million in assets and nearly 40 employees.

Happy holidays from First National! Our holiday hours are as follows:

• Friday, December 23 – Regular hours
• Saturday, December 24 – The Motor Bank is open from 9 a.m. to Noon; Downtown and South are closed
• Monday, December 26 – Closed
• Friday, December 30 – Regular hours
• Saturday, December 31 – The Motor Bank is open from 9 a.m. to Noon; Downtown and South are closed
• Monday, January 2 – Closed

There’s no place like our hometown for the holidays. Join us for Northfield’s 13^th annual Winter Walk on Thursday, December 8. Stroll through downtown Northfield by candlelight, shop at Northfield’s fine retail shops and have a bit to eat at one of the many wonderful dining establishments.

We’ve learned that Santa himself will be making a personal appearance at First National – Downtown from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy cookies and hot cider while the kids have their picture taken with Jolly Old St. Nick.

First National has been at the heart of Northfield since 1872. By our count, that’s 139 Christmases, and counting.