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Farmers & Merchants Bank Opens Operations in Warrenton and Fauquier County

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 28
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What happened

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Farmers & Merchants Bank began operations in Warrenton and Fauquier County on October 28, 2026. Separately, F&M Bank Corp. reported its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2026. During the third quarter of 2026, the bank reported net income of $2.64 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, compared to $5.37 million in the second quarter of 2026.

From hawaiitelegraph.com

Why it matters

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The parent company, F&M Bank Corp., reported that its total assets reached $1.4 billion as of September 30, 2026, reflecting a 3.33% growth. Total loans held for investment grew by 9.47% to $970.2 million during the nine-month period ending September 30, 2026.

From hawaiitelegraph.com

Who's involved

  • companyParent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank
  • corporationThe bank that opened operations in Warrenton and Fauquier County
  • WarrentonCity where the bank opened operations
  • Fauquier CountyCounty where the bank opened operations

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • WarrentonSpeculative

    Local demand for financial services in Warrenton might increase due to the new bank presence.

  • Fauquier CountySpeculative

    The availability of credit and investment opportunities in Fauquier County could expand with the new bank operations.

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