WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Florida Community Bank (FCB) was recently named Mortgage Lender of the Year for the company’s leadership and determination within the South Florida community. More than 800 guests attended this year’s Latin Builders Association 36th Annual Awards Ceremony at the Hilton Downtown Miami on September 30th, 2016. Included in the attendees was Florida Governor Rick Scott, who congratulated the winners, and Lieutenant Governor of Florida Carlos Lopez-Cabrera who presented the awards.
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FCB Members with Mortgage Lender of the Year Award (Photo: Business Wire)
As one of 42 companies in the South Florida area to receive an award from the Latin Builders Association this year, FCB joins the ranks of others helping build the landscape of the local South Florida Community.
“It is truly gratifying to be recognized by the Latin Builders Association for the high quality of leadership, innovation, and commitment for which FCB strives,” said Kent Ellert, President and CEO of Florida Community Bank. “The spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and well in Florida, and is critical to fueling the economic strength of our communities. Our dedicated associates truly make FCB the successful market leader and mortgage lender it is today.”
Throughout its 44-year history, the Latin Builders Association has been vigorously involved in local, state and federal issues that have an effect on the South Florida community. With members from over 650 companies, the Latin Builders Association represents every aspect of South Florida’s construction industry.
About Florida Community Bank
Established in 2010, Florida Community Bank (FCB) has grown to over $8 billion in assets, is the third largest Florida-based independent bank, and recently received a five-star rating from Bauer FinancialTM. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE: FCB), FCB serves the state with 48 full service banking centers. The presence of FCB blankets both Florida coasts from Daytona Beach to Miami-Dade, Naples through Tampa Bay, as well as the I-4 Corridor. FCB is among the most highly capitalized banks in the state with capital ratios exceeding the regulatory standard to be considered “well capitalized” by a wide margin. Complete information outlining the depth and breadth of the company is found at www.FloridaCommunityBank.com. Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC.
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