M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.50
Fidelity Bank (FBLA) sells mortgage division NOLA Lending Group to First Federal Bank
FB Bancorp, Inc. /MD/
- Purchase price equals net book value of tangible assets, security deposits, prepaids, and $1,000 for IP.
- Closing expected Q1 2026; First Federal to retain most NOLA Lending Group employees.
- Fidelity Bank says 2026 strategy focuses on core banking to support shareholder value.
- Transition of mortgage platform to First Federal expected within 60 days of closing; branding retained.