First Bancshares Inc. is the bank holding company for First National Bank of Bellevue, a community-oriented financial institution headquartered in Bellevue, Ohio. The company provides a comprehensive range of banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and agricultural clients throughout northwestern Ohio. Its offerings include deposit accounts, consumer and commercial loans, agricultural financing, mortgage origination and servicing, as well as treasury management solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
Founded in the mid-19th century, First Bancshares has deep roots in the region’s banking history and has grown steadily through organic expansion and a focus on personalized service. Over the years, the company has extended its branch network beyond Bellevue into surrounding counties, establishing a presence in communities such as Fremont, Norwalk, Clyde and Oak Harbor. This local footprint enables First Bancshares to maintain close relationships with customers and support economic development across its service area.
In addition to traditional banking, First Bancshares offers trust and wealth management services through a subsidiary, providing investment advisory, estate planning and custodial services to individuals and families. The company’s mortgage division delivers home and construction loans, while its commercial banking team assists small and medium-sized enterprises with working capital lines, equipment financing and real estate lending. Agricultural producers benefit from specialized lending programs, crop insurance and farm transition planning.
First Bancshares is governed by a board of directors comprised of local business and civic leaders and supported by a senior management team with extensive banking experience. The company remains committed to community engagement, reinvestment initiatives and a customer-centric approach that emphasizes long-term relationships and financial stewardship in the markets it serves.
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