BauerFinancial, Inc. in Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s bank rating firm, recently recognized Mississippi River Bank in Belle Chasse, as one of the strongest banks in the nation.

Having earned BauerFinancial’s highest 5-Star rating for strength and stability, Mississippi River Bank has once again proven its commitment to superiority.

To earn Bauer’s 5-Star Superior rating, Mississippi River Bank had to excel in areas of capital adequacy, delinquent loan levels and profitability to name just a few. In fact, Mississippi River Bank has done so for 19 consecutive quarters.

“The staff and management of Mississippi River Bank should be very proud to work for such a strong financial institution,” notes Karen L. Dorway, president of the research firm.

“Often the general public does not know the financial strengths or weaknesses of their bank, so BauerFinancial’s highest rating helps to assure customers and the community that they are dealing with a strong financial institution that will be able to fulfill their banking needs for years to come.”

Mississippi River Bank was established in 1980 and has been serving the banking needs of its neighbors and friends for 31 years. It operates through three offices in Belle Chasse, Harvey and Port Sulphur and can also be found on the internet at www.mississippiriverbank.net.