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 8/24/2026

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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

Kyle is ready to talk about your boat loan.

Kyle is our Marine Loan Originator, and he’s ready to ensure you get the loan that works for you. Whatever size boat you’re looking at, he’ll show you your options.

Personal Finance Manager makes managing your finances easy 

Introducing the ultimate tool to help you budget and manage your finances. Pull in all of your accounts across multiple financial institutions and view balances and transactions all in one place, on any device.

Resources

Determine Your Working Capital Requirements

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Becoming the Boss

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Managing Cash Flow

Cash flow is the lifeblood of most businesses. In the ideal world, it circulates smoothly. Customers pay their bills regularly which builds positive cash balances in your books. This cash…

Hiring Your First Employee

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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…

The Value of Your Business

While there are potentially many ways to value a business, one popular method is using the discounted, or present value, of your estimated cash flow. This method takes your current…

Working With Outside Investors

Depending where they are in their startup phase, new businesses often get several types of investment funding. Though some entrepreneurs can bootstrap, that is fund themselves from savings and continue…