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 4/14/2026

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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

We make buying a home as painless as possible

But don’t take it from us. Listen to what Elaine and John had to say about buying a home with First Federal Lakewood’s help.

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

Creating an Employee Handbook

As an employer and owner of a growing small business, good communication between yourself and your employees is of utmost importance. As you are growing, and hiring employees to accommodate…

Compensation Basics

Compensation is the combination of salaries, wages and benefits that employees receive in exchange for them doing a particular job. It can include an annual salary or hourly wages combined…

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…

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…

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…

Accepting Payment

You need an efficient way to get paid for your product or service in order to stay in business. Cash, checks, credit cards, and online payments are the primary ways…

Determine Your Working Capital Requirements

Working capital is the amount you have remaining when current liabilities are subtracted from current assets. Whether a business has enough working capital is measured by the ‘current ratio’, or…