Why Choose First Federal Lakewood

As we help you with your banking needs and grow together, we’re proud to be part of your community.

Careers

Our employees are valued, respected, and their voices are heard.

Community Impact

Our commitment to our neighbors has been setting us apart since 1959.

Management Team

Their experience and dedication provide strategic direction for today — and tomorrow.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors ensures we are fiscally sound and focused on your needs.

Account Rates

Here’s some rates for our new product

As of 7/11/2026

/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/20-0247-RET-1-Business-Online-Agreement.pdf
TypeAPYInterest RateMinimum BalanceDisclosures
Direct Interest Checking0.05%0.05%

Disclosure

Advantage 50 Interest Checking0.05%0.05%

Disclosure

Preferred Interest Checking

Balances under $1,500 – 0.05%;

Balances $1,500 or more – 0.10%

Balances under $1,500 – 0.05%;

Balances $1,500 or more – 0.10%

Yes

Disclosure

*Interest rates are subject to change. Fees could reduce earnings.

Here’s some disclosure

Cross Sells

Pay taxes now and not in retirement with a Roth IRA

Our Roth IRAs give you a range of investment options, including traditional savings accounts and CDs. Your retirement savings grow with money that’s already been taxed.

Automate Your Savings With a DirectSave CD

Pair an interest-bearing checking account with our DirectSave CD and watch your balance take off. By investing in your future, you invest in your community. It’s the mutual bank difference.

Resources

Pricing Strategies

Profit is a large part of why you’re in business, and it definitely is what keeps you in business. That’s why using an effective pricing strategy is so important. Here…

Buying an Existing Business

The joy of owning a business is the dream of many would-be entrepreneurs. If you are one of them, you have two main choices: start a company from scratch or…

Purchase or Lease Equipment

Does it make better sense to buy or lease a new piece of equipment? That depends on a number of factors, such as the residual value of the equipment you…

Extending Credit To Your Customers

The marketplace is competitive. Prospective customers expect you to extend credit to them. However, is it the right decision for your business? Offering credit to your customers has its pros…

Managing Your Inventory

Selling products or goods to customers is the reason many companies are in business. To be successful, that means you must have the products on hand for them to purchase.…

Managing Vendor Relationships

You need your suppliers. They need you as well. It is a win-win relationship between you and your vendors. However, it takes effort; it does not just happen. Managing your…

Sources of Start-Up Funding

You’ve come up with a plausible idea for a business. That is great! An idea gets you to the starting gate. However, you get into the race with money. Startup…