Park National Bank as you know it today was created in January 2006 when FBOP Corporation merged its five Illinois banks - First Bank of Oak Park, Cosmopolitan Bank and Trust, Park National Bank, Pullman Bank and Regency Bank - into Park National Bank. Each bank had outstanding financial strength and profitability and had consistently received Veribanc ratings of Green. This rating is the highest given by Veribanc and indicates not only the institution’s current condition “based on equity strength and profitability” but also “future trends and contingencies.

Merging these banks into Park National Bank offered customers more flexibility and convenience while retaining the high level of personal service they expected and deserved. The merger also enabled FBOP Corporation to have a strong and consistent presence in the Chicagoland area and greater marketing and operational efficiencies.

The new Park National Bank has $3.6 billion in assets and is a well-performing, financially strong community bank. While the bank has a growing presence in the Chicagoland market and all the expertise of the largest area banks, it retains the atmosphere and exceptional service of a community bank. Park National Bank offers both business and retail customers a complete range of lending and deposit products through its various segments, including: Commercial Banking, Business Banking, Personal Banking, Real Estate Lending (Chicago and nationwide), Consumer Lending, Commercial Equipment Leasing, Cash Management and Wealth Management.

For more information, visit www.parknatl.com

Bethel New Life, Inc. is a faith-based community development corporation located on Chicago's West Side. For 26 years, Bethel has worked to rebuild Chicago's West Garfield Park and Austin communities by developing affordable housing, combating societal ills, and empowering community residents to lead self-sustaining lives. Bethel's approach is community-driven, solution-oriented and values-centered. As a result, Bethel is among the nation's largest and most well-respected community development corporations for its comprehensive mix of programs and initiatives.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a not-for-profit Fortune 500 financial services organization helping nearly 3 million members achieve their financial goals and give back to their communities. Thrivent Financial and its affiliates offer a broad range of financial products and services including life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, disability income insurance, bank products and more. As a not-for-profit membership organization, Thrivent Financial sponsors national outreach programs and activities that support congregations, schools, charitable organizations and needy individuals.

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