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 8/11/2026

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TypeAPYInterest RateMinimum BalanceDisclosures
Direct Interest Checking0.05%0.05%

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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%

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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.

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

Repaying a Business Loan

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Extending Credit To Your Customers

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Have a new employee? Take these steps with your bank to get them on board.

No matter what field you’re in, hiring a new employee can be a busy time for your company. While managing all the necessary orientation tasks and administrative paperwork, it’s important…

Partnership Pros and Cons

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Training and Educating Employees

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Ransomware: Protect Your Business Against The Growing Threat

Ransomware is a particularly destructive type of malware that encrypts a computer’s files, effectively holding them hostage until the user pays a ransom (often hundreds or thousands of dollars) to…

Calculate Customer Lifetime Value

How much is a customer worth to you? In order to really know that, its often important to look at the amount of business they’ll give you over the course…