We talk frequently about Central Bank’s status as a local bank, but what exactly does that mean? After all, any given town can play home to a large number of financial institutions. Does every bank achieve the moniker? The short answer, of course, is no — but the longer answer requires a bit of explanation. Read on to learn what distinguishes a financial institution as a community or local bank, and the benefits associated with doing business with one.

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