Applied Bank® moves up the A+ rating list with TheStreet.com Ratings

Online, February 3, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Applied Bank®, with it's A+ Rating for Excellent Financial Strength, is now listed as one of the Top 10 banks in America according to TheStreet.com Ratings ranking of Strongest Banks and Thrifts. TheStreet.com is an independent and unbiased accurate source for rating financial institutions. This rating recognizes Applied Bank as an outstanding bank offering excellent financial stability for its customers, vendors and employees. We are very proud to know that this distinction represents fewer than 1% of the nation's banks and thrifts that meet TheStreet.com Rating criteria. Applied Bank has two locations in Delaware with its third to open in the near future. This state-of-the-art full service bank along with its unique CoffeeMoney Cafe® is open 7 days a week and has 24-hour No Fee ATM access. Customers also have 24-hour access to account information through Online Banking at www.appliedbank.com.

Applied Bank is a Delaware State Chartered Bank and an FDIC insured, Equal Housing Lender. We have been providing banking services for over ten years and issue MasterCard and Visa credit cards nationwide. Our mission is to be the premier bank in the United States for consumer, commercial banking and merchant service needs through friendly personal service, extended hours, and with flexible custom products for our customers.