Security State Bank was the recent recipient of a 5-star rating for strength and security in banking. Pictured above is the Dysart branch, which serves many local customers in town and beyond.

Security State Bank is proud to announce it has earned BAUERFINANCIAL’s 5-Star Superior rating for strength and security, proof positive that you don’t have to be the biggest to be the best.

BAUERFINANCIAL INC., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s bank rating firm, has been evaluating and rating banks since 1983. A 5-Star Superior rating indicates that Security State Bank is one of the strongest in the nation, excelling in areas of capital, loan quality, profitability and more. In fact, Security State Bank has earned a recommended rating (either 5-Stars or 4-Stars) for the latest 101 consecutive quarters.

Local decisions, responsive service and a dedication to making the community a better place to live. These are the hallmarks of community banks and they are alive and thriving at Security State Bank”, champions Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial. “Community banks have an understanding of what the community needs and provide the financial support tailored to those needs. The money deposited into a community bank is loaned back out to the community. It all stays local”, she continued.

This year Security State Bank will be celebrating 74 years of service to the community. Established in 1941, Security State Bank (www.ssbindee.com) currently operates through three conveniently located branch offices in Dysart, Independence and Urbana.