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 3/3/2026

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TypeAPYInterest RateMinimum BalanceDisclosures
Direct Interest Checking0.05%0.05%

Disclosure

Advantage 50 Interest Checking0.05%0.05%

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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.

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Cross Sells

Now is the time to invest in a Certificate of Deposit.

Pair an interest bearing account with a Certificate of Deposit and watch your balance take off. By investing in your future, you invest in your community. It’s the mutual bank difference.

Get ready to grow your business

When you need funds to buy new equipment, hire more staff or expand your offerings, we’re here. With various lending options, you’ll find the loan that best fits your needs.

Resources

Organization Structures

How you legally structure your business affects your tax status and your liability. It has a significant impact on how investors, banks, and credit unions perceive your worth. So taking…

Sales Volume Required to Break Even

The break even point for a product or a business is the point where sales revenue equals your fixed plus total variable costs. If you are below the break even…

Becoming the Boss

Owning your business means the freedom to set your hours, make your rules, and live your dream. It also means the chaos of setting up a company, meeting deadlines, dealing…

Keeping Your Business & Personal Finances Separate

Every accountant will tell you the same thing: always keep your business and personal expenses separate. Also, each small business owner or one-person operation will nod her head and agree…

Keep Your ACH Transactions Compliant with NACHA Requirements

Often for small to medium businesses and even some larger businesses, it is not economical to have your own merchant account and be a merchant service provider. That’s why third-party…

Sizing the Market

If you are putting together a business plan before approaching lenders, you’ll want to be specific in your calculations about your market share. Figuring it out takes time and research,…

Repaying a Business Loan

If you’re trying to pay down some of your business debt, you might be wondering how long it might take by making the standard payment, or what the impact might…