ROCKVILLE, Conn., March 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rockville Bank, Rockville, Connecticut is proud to be recognized as a 5-Star Superior bank for Fourth Quarter 2011 by the nation's leading bank rating and research firm, BAUERFINANCIAL, Inc. A 5-Star rating indicates that Rockville Bank is one of the strongest banks in the nation. Among other factors, to earn this rating Rockville Bank must not only report impressive capital levels, but an enviable loan portfolio as well. In fact, Rockville Bank has earned a recommended rating (5-Stars) for the last 27 consecutive quarters.
Karen L. Dorway, president of BAUERFINANCIAL, would like to congratulate the entire team at Rockville Bank. "Under the leadership of Mr. William H.W. Crawford, IV, President & Chief Executive Officer, Rockville Bank is one of the U.S. banks that evoke an image of a brighter banking future for our communities. That's good news, regardless of your age and income bracket."
Rockville Bank was established in 1858 and has been effectively meeting the needs of its local communities for 153 years. It operates through 21½ conveniently located offices in Hartford, New London and Tolland counties, along with a New Haven County Commercial Banking Office in Hamden, Conn., 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, Inc., 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 free star-ratings by visiting www.bauerfinancial.com.