CORAL GABLES, Fla., June 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation's leading bank rating and research firm, is pleased to announce that Rockville Bank, Rockville, Conn., has not only endured the latest financial crunch, but has emerged as a preeminent example of community banking.
With this, BauerFinancial bestows its highest 5-Star Superior rating on Rockville Bank. This rating denotes the highest level of strength and performance that a bank can receive. In fact, Rockville Bank has earned this 5-Star Superior rating for the last 24 consecutive quarters.
"There are so many factors that go into our ratings that to list them all here would be impossible," according to Karen L. Dorway, president of the research firm. "Suffice it to say that with its impressive capital levels, an enviable loan portfolio and low delinquent loan levels, Rockville Bank demonstrates the epitome of community banking."
Established in 1858, Rockville Bank has been serving the banking needs of its neighbors and friends for 153 years. It operates through 21½ conveniently located branches in Hartford, New London and Tolland counties and can be found on line at www.rockvillebank.com
Rockville Bank: Connecticut's Best Community Bank. That's My Bank!SM
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BauerFinancial, Coral Gables, Florida, the nation's leading independent bank and credit union rating and research firm, has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. No institution pays BauerFinancial to rate it, nor can any choose to be excluded. Consumers may obtain star-ratings by visiting www.bauerfinancial.com.