Friday, March 03, 2006

Third Federal - Five Star Rating

THIRD FEDERAL MAINTAINS TOP FINANCIAL RATING FOR 16 YEARS
Your Money's Safer at Third Federal Savings and Loan, According to National Bank Soundness Rating Service.
January 25, 2006 Third Federal joins an elite group of the nations' banks, according to Bauer Financial, a nationally recognized bank soundness rating organization. That's because Third Federal has maintained a Bauer five star rating (the highest rating) for every quarter for 16 years, which is as long as the rating service has been in business. According to Bauer officials, fewer than 10 percent of the nation's financial institutions are able to maintain a five-star superior rating for such a sustained period of time. Bauer Financial, a nationally recognized bank soundness rating organization headquartered in Florida, bases its ratings on a financial institution's capital adequacy, asset quality and stability, among other criteria. Anyone can check Third Federal and other financial institutions' ratings on the internet by going to the Bauer web site at www.bauerfinancial.com. Third Federal Savings and Loan Association, named for five years to the Fortune list of 100 Best Companies to Work for, is a leading provider of savings and mortgage products. Founded in Cleveland in 1938 as a mutual association by Ben and Gerome Stefanski, Third Federal is dedicated to serving consumers with competitive rates and outstanding customer service. Third Federal, an equal housing lender, serves customers in Northeast Ohio from 26 branches and eight lending offices in Central and Southern Ohio, and from 14 branches throughout Florida. As of December 31, 2005, Third Federal had total assets of $8.6 billion. Third Federal can be reached toll-free by calling 1-888-844-7333.