Dear Customer,
Recent national economic
news has been very troubling for many sectors of our
economy. Uncertainty about consumer and business lending,
and large fluctuations in the stock market have caused a
great deal of concern.
We want you to
know Spencer is still providing financing to our consumer
and business customers. Our capital position is three
times what bank regulators require, and we have declined
receiving any capital assistance from the government.
As a member of
the FDIC, your deposits are protected at the maximum level
possible. The
FDIC has temporarily increased deposit insurance coverage,
effective through
December 31, 2009
. Maximum limits have been increased from $100,000 to
$250,000 per depositor. Additionally,
insurance coverage for personal and business checking
accounts that do not earn interest has now been extended to
cover the entire balance in the account.
Serving
New Jersey
communities for more than 70 years, Spencer remains one of
New Jersey
’s strongest community banks with total assets exceeding
$1.9 billion.
We are strong today and we will be strong tomorrow, as
we continue to serve you and your family for generations to
come. Your confidence is what drives our success and, in
turn, our service to you.
Sincerely,
José B. Guerrero
Chairman, President & CEO