Franklin Bank, N. A. Announces Opening Of New Grand Blanc Lending Center
Southfield, Michigan – March 11, 2004 (NasdaqNM:FBCP) Franklin Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQNM: FBCP) and its operating subsidiary, Franklin Bank, N. A. headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, announce the scheduled opening in mid-March 2004 of its new Grand Blanc Lending Center located at 8195 S. Saginaw Street, Suite A, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439-1885.
“We are very pleased to announce the opening of our new Grand Blanc Lending Center. The office, which will be headed up by Andrew Gavulic, will allow us to expand our commercial and mortgage banking operations. In addition to Andy, the office will have a team of mortgage bankers with over 70 years of combined experience in the Genesee County market”, stated Craig L. Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Bancorp.
As previously announced, Franklin Bancorp has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by First Place Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:FPFC), the holding company for First Place Bank headquartered in Warren, OH. Pending regulatory and shareholder approval, the merger is anticipated to close in the second quarter.
Franklin Bancorp serves as the holding company of Franklin Bank, National Association and is headquartered in Southfield, MI. Franklin Bank specializes in serving small and medium-sized business customers and their owners throughout the metropolitan Detroit area. Franklin Bank’s executive offices, Business Center and one regional branch are located in Southfield, with additional regional branches in Birmingham, Troy and Grosse Pointe Woods. Visit Franklin’s website at http://www.franklinbank.com
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