Commerce Bank of Arizona Again Earns Five-Star Rating from BauerFinancial

April 1, 2009 - PRLog -- Commerce Bank of Arizona announced today it has earned a second, consecutive Five-Star Superior rating for financial strength and stability from BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation's leading independent bank rating firm. According to BauerFinancial, the rating designation indicates Commerce Bank of Arizona is one of Arizona’s premier banking institutions and one of the strongest banks in the nation.

“The number of Five-Star rated banks is diminishing,” said Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial, “but that doesn’t mean they are extinct. Commerce Bank of Arizona is an excellent example of traditional, conservative banking. In this new era of ‘back to basics’ thinking, this is exactly what you should be looking for in a bank.”  

BauerFinancial bases its ratings on current financial data supplied by federal banking regulators, comparing it with previous historical data for consistency. The organization has reviewed the nation’s banks for more than 25 years and its financial ratings represent an independent, unbiased examination of a financial institution's safety.

“We are very proud of having an independent, outside rating agency the quality of BauerFinancial awarding the Bank with this ‘Superior’ rating,” said Randy Yenerich, president and chief executive officer of Commerce Bank of Arizona. “This award could not have been received without the diligence of our staff and Board of Directors.”

Established in 2002, Commerce Bank of Arizona currently operates through five conveniently located offices in Tucson, Green Valley and Tubac. Each location offers a complete line of services including a drive-through window and ATM, a wide variety of consumer and business banking accounts, and commercial and real estate loans.

For more information on Commerce Bank of Arizona, visit http://www.commercebankaz.com or call (520) 325-5200.


ABOUT COMMERCE BANK OF ARIZONA
Commerce Bank of Arizona is a Southern Arizona owned and managed community bank specializing in providing customized financial services to small business owners, professionals, nonprofit organizations and individuals. The Bank is results-driven and focused on helping customers reach their personal and professional financial goals. For more information, please call (520) 325-5200 or visit http://www.commercebankaz.com.

ABOUT BAUERFINANCIAL, INC.
BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm, has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. No institution pays for its rating, nor can it be eluded. Consumers may obtain star-ratings by visiting http://www.bauerfinancial.com.