Movers and shakers

| July 25, 2015 9:00 PM

INB among nation's healthiest banks

Inland Northwest Bank was recently named to a list of the healthiest banks in the U.S.

DepositAccounts.com, a bank comparison website, ranked INB No. 134 on its annual list of the Top 200 Healthiest Banks in America. DepositAccounts reported that INB stood out in all of the primary evaluation categories, including deposit growth and capitalization. They were awarded an A+ grade in each major category. INB also maintains a five-star rating from Bauer Financial, an independent national firm that analyzes and reports on the financial condition of the nation's banking industry.

Lyon joins Idaho Bankers Association board

Jerry Lyon, president and chief operating officer of Community 1st Bank, was elected to the Idaho Bankers Association board of directors at its annual meeting in Sun River on July 8. Lyon, a longtime, well-known banker in the North Idaho community, is honored to have the opportunity to represent North Idaho community banks in this statewide organization.

MLS Mortgage welcomes Compton

MLS Mortgage announced the addition of Debra Compton to the company's growing reverse mortgage sales force.

Compton comes to MLS Mortgage with more than nine years of experience in the mortgage world. "Although she focuses on reverse mortgages, she does have the know-how and product knowledge to tackle forward mortgages as well," said a press release.

"It's Debra's desire to help seniors age at home and reverse mortgage knowledge that made her a perfect candidate for our team," said Cliff Riddle, Post Falls branch manager. "We are very thankful for the commitment Debra has made to MLS Mortgage and look forward to watching her reach her potential."

Compton has helped clients save their homes from foreclosure as well as helped clients use reverse mortgages to add to their retirement and investments.

"It is Debra's honesty and integrity that earns her several referrals from financial planners, estate planners and past clients," said the press release.

Compton can be reached at (208) 699-0970 for a free, confidential, no-obligation reverse mortgage consultation.

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