History and Mission

Welcome to Community First Bank of Indiana! We’re so glad you’re here! We hope you’ll find all the info you need about us on this page.

Where We Started
On February 3, 2003, Community First Bank of Indiana made history by opening the first new bank chartered in Howard County in over 55 years. In a span of less than 3 months from the date shares of bank stock became available for sale, CFB became operational raising 25% more capital than required by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions. The success of the initial capital offering is attributed to the overwhelming support for the vision and creation of a new way to do banking in our community – a bank that is locally owned, locally governed and staffed with experienced bankers.
Our Mission

We partner with you to build a better future.

Our Vision

To remain a high performing, innovative independent bank, for the benefit of our shareholders, employees, customers, and communities.

Our Core Values

For People: Each day, we set our intentions to serve and give our best to others. We are for our co-workers, customers, communities, and shareholders.

Intentional Growth: People are CFB’s greatest asset, and we are empowered through the bank’s investment in training to continuously grow as professionals. We all play a part in making CFB known for having the best products and the best people.

Respect, Always: We wholeheartedly believe that diversity, of all kinds, makes us a stronger team, a better bank, and a thriving community. We respect those around us because feeling secure and supported is imperative.

Servant Leadership: We are all leaders, no matter position or title. We have a responsibility to lead with humility and integrity by serving first and leading second.

Trusted Bankers: We keep the best interest of our co-workers, customers, and communities at heart. We build trusted relationships in a way that makes them say, “We’ve never been treated like that by a bank.”

What makes us different?

Providing exceptional banking products and outstanding customer service is our commitment to you! As a locally owned and operated bank, at Community First Bank of Indiana we view our client as much more than an account,  it’s a know-you-by-name relationship.

One of our core beliefs is that we must be actively involved in making our communities a better place to live and do business. Our staff and directors are committed to the long-term success of not only Community First Bank, but also our communities and are actively involved in numerous civic and non-profit organizations. Our slogan, “This is your Community, This is your Bank”, is not just a slick marketing phrase; it is why we’re here and what we’re all about.

2002

Mortgage Company Opened

2002
2003

Bank is officially chartered as 1st new bank in Howard County in over 55 years

2003
2005

Reached $100 Million in assets

2005
Image of Dixon Road branch building
2006

Dixon Road Branch Opens

Kokomo, IN

2006
2007

Added Investment Department

2007
2007

Best Bank in Kokomo Award

Award Won 17 Years in a Row!

2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

2023

2007
2008

Hoffer Street Branch Opens

Kokomo, IN

2008
2009

Reached $200 Million in assets

2009
2009

Added the Generations Journey Club

2009
2013

Celebrated 10 Years

2013
2013

Received Community Pride Award

2013
Image of Main branch building
2013

Purchased Main Office & Began Renovations

Kokomo, IN

2013
2014

Named Indiana Small Business Lender of the Year

Presented by Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corporation

2014, 2016, 2022

2014
2015

Loan Production Office is opened in Hamilton County

Noblesville, IN

2015
2015

Best Places to Work Award

Award Won 8 Years in a Row!

2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

2015
2019

Oak Ridge Branch Opens

Westfield, IN

2019
2019

Junction Crossing Branch Opens

Westfield, IN

2019
Logo for the Westfield Chamber's Lantern Awards
2019

Spark Award: New Business of the Year

Presented by the Westfield Chamber of Commerce

2019
2019

Reached $300 Million in Assets

2019
2020

Pebble Village Branch Opens

Noblesville, IN

2020
2020

Reached $400 Million in Assets

2020
2020

Acquisition of 1st Signature Lending

2020
Commitment to Community Award logo
2021

Indiana Bankers Association C2C (Commitment to Community) Award

Honored for outstanding community service performed during 2020

2021
2021

Reached $500 Million in Assets

2021
Photo of outside of Indianapolis banking center
2022

Meridian North Branch Opens

Indianapolis, IN

2022
2022

Reached $600 Million in Assets

2022
Logo for the Westfield Chamber's Lantern Awards
2023

Large Business of the Year Award

Presented by the Westfield Chamber of Commerce

2023
2023

Reached $700 Million in Assets

2023
outdoor photo of One Concrouse (Fishers) Branch
2023

LPO Moves to New Fishers Location

2023
Ribbon cutting at new Community First Investment Group office in downtown Kokomo
2023

Investment Department Moves to New Downtown Kokomo Office

2023
2023

Large Business of the Year

Presented by the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance

2023
outdoor photo of One Concrouse (Fishers) Branch
2024

Fishers LPO Converts to Full Service Branch

2024