First Mariner Bank

First Mariner Bank was established in 1920 as Garibaldi Federal Savings and Loan Association. It underwent several name changes and structural transformations throughout its history. In 1989, it became Garibaldi Federal Savings Bank, transitioning to a mutual savings bank. By 1990, the institution changed its organization type to a stock savings bank and subsequently adopted the name Maryland's Bank Federal Savings Bank in 1994. In 1995, significant changes occurred as it was rebranded as First Mariner Bank, acquired Farmers Bank, and transitioned to a commercial bank regulated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The bank's main office moved to various locations in Baltimore, Maryland, culminating in a move to 1501 South Clinton Street in 2006. On April 6, 2018, First Mariner Bank merged with Howard Bank, based in Ellicott City, Maryland. Subsequently, on February 5, 2022, it became part of First National Bank of Pennsylvania, headquartered in Greenville, Pennsylvania.

Below is a list of some important events in banks history, including mergers and acquisitions.

1920-01-01Institution established. Original name: Garibaldi Federal Savings and Loan Association.

1989-12-31Changed Organization Type to Mutual Savings Bank.

1989-12-31Changed Institution Name to Garibaldi Federal Savings Bank.

1990-08-08Changed Organization Type to Stock Savings Bank.

1990-08-08Main Office moved to 8631 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21204.

1994-12-08Changed Institution Name to Marylands Bank Federal Savings Bank.

1995-05-22Changed Trust Powers to Full.

1995-05-22Acquired Farmers Bank, a Federal Savings Bank in Baltimore, MD.

1995-05-22Main Office moved to 1801 South Clinton Street, Baltimore, MD 21224.

1995-05-22Changed Chartering Agency to State.

1995-05-22Changed Organization Type to Commercial Bank.

1995-05-22Changed Primary Federal Regulatory Agency to FDIC.

1995-05-22Changed Institution Name to First Mariner Bank.

2002-07-01Main Office moved to 3301 Boston Street, Baltimore, MD 21224.

2006-08-25Main Office moved to 1501 South Clinton Street, Baltimore, MD 21224.

2006-12-31Main Office moved to 1501 South Clinton Street, Baltimore, MD 21224.

2006-12-31Changed Institution Name to First Mariner Bank.

2014-07-17Changed Institution Name to First Mariner Bank.

2018-03-01Merged and became part of Howard Bank in Ellicott City, MD.

2018-04-06Changed Institution Name to Howard Bank.

2022-02-05Merged and became part of First National Bank of Pennsylvania in Greenville, PA.