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“I tried unsuccessfully for six weeks to secure a PPP loan through another bank where I have my business account. They were not helpful at all, and it was difficult to even get anyone to speak with me. Communication was lacking, to say the least. So I decided to try to get the loan through First Hope Bank, where I conduct all of my personal banking. That ended up being a fantastic decision. Deena Smith made sure I knew exactly what was needed from me, and she always returned phone calls and emails very quickly. The entire process was completed within three days, which was incredible. The people at First Hope are extremely professional and they really took the time to help me through the entire process.”

— Ken’s Auto Body

“It is so important to me that everyone know this bank is actually helping the community and local small businesses. I want to give credit where credit is due, my business Island Dragway is forced closed by COVID-19. I applied for the Paycheck Protection Plan as soon as it was available and have heard horror stories from friends using big-name banks. First Hope Bank was on top of everything, in constant communication, and always treated my business as a priority without blowing me off for a ‘bigger fish.’ Thanks to them I can pay my full-time employees and our health insurance for eight more weeks.”

— Melissa M., Island Dragway

— Greg Ackerson, President, Blue Ridge Lumber