First American Bank was founded in Artesia in 1903 and is one of the oldest and is the largest independent community bank in New Mexico. Our specialty is business lending for oil and gas, agriculture, and real estate. We offer a full suite of treasury management solutions, home loans, trust and wealth management services, and robust digital banking for personal and business customers. We are an SBA Preferred Lender and certified FSA Preferred Lender.
I have banked with them for 17 years and have always had amazing customer service. The tellers know your name in short order and the branch manager Billie is always available onsite to assist if needed. I would highly recommend them, especially the Lohman branch
November 2025
Billie is always willing to go above and beyond and is the best community banker I have ever encountered! No question or situation has ever been met with anything other than concern, helpfulness, and pleasantness. She listens, understands, and makes her customers feel important. First American Bank has a jewel in Billie... read full comment
October 2020
Great bank fast efficient tellers. Polite always can answer queries. And I always look forward to seeing the Halloween costumes
