1st Mariner Bank was founded in May 1995.  At our formation, we employed just 20 people.  Today, we employ more than 700 and are a continued source of job creation, especially in Baltimore City where we are headquartered.

After just eight years in business, 1st Mariner Bank demonstrated unprecedented growth by reaching the milestone of $1 billion in assets.  Today our assets exceed $1.3 billion.

Retail Banking

From the very beginning, the growth strategy of the bank has included building a branch network that allows customers community wide access throughout Baltimore, Central Maryland and Maryland’s Eastern Shore.  Today, 1st Mariner has 25 retail branches and more than 200 ATM banking locations.  Through our retail product mix, pricing and marketing programs, and commitment to safety and soundness, we have built a foundation for continued growth.  Full-service branches and ATMs are continually being added to our network, solidifying our position as Maryland’s leading community bank.

Financial Services

Our 1st Mariner Financial Services division looks for ways to help clients formulate strategies for supporting both their short-term and long-term financial objectives.  1st Mariner Financial Services offers a personalized and comprehensive approach to investment and insurance planning.   

Commercial Banking

As one of the largest commercial lending institutions headquartered in Maryland, 1st Mariner Bank is the preferred lender for growing businesses in the state.  Our business bankers offer personal service.  We customize cash management solutions to help businesses manage funds, control expenses, increase revenues, and simplify accounting. 

Mortgage

Our 1st Mariner Mortgage division operates 13 offices in Central Maryland, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and in Northern Virginia. 1st Mariner Mortgage also manages wholesale lending operations in Northern Virginia and VAMORTGAGE.com, a nationwide direct marketing mortgage operation.  1st Mariner Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage loan programs in an effort to meet the specific needs of every customer.  With its special lending division, Next Generation Financial Services, 1st Mariner Mortgage offers reverse mortgages to seniors who are looking to improve their financial well-being and enhance their quality of life.     

Mariner Finance 

Mariner Finance is a wholly-owned subsidiary of 1st Mariner Bancorp that offer personal loans and merchant financing. Mariner Finance has locations throughout Central Maryland, Maryland’s Eastern Shore and the state of Delaware.  Mariner Finance services Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey and Tennessee.  For more information, please visit www.marinerfinance.com.

Online Banking

State-of-the-art online banking services give 1st Mariner Bank customers real-time access to their funds, safely and securely.

Community Involvement

To demonstrate 1st Mariner Bank’s commitment to improving the community, we support the special events of numerous charities year after year, including Special Olympics Maryland’s Polar Bear Plunge, Catholic Charities’ Dragon Boat Races, and the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.  1st Mariner Bank is also active in the Maryland Mentoring Partnership and offers support to United Way and Living Classrooms.