Forbright Bank Closes Out 2025 With National Awards Recognizing Digital Banking Strength and Environmental Leadership

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Forbright Bank today announced three national awards to end 2025 highlighting its digital banking capabilities and continued commitment to the environment. Independent reviewers at Bankrate, Money, and The Motley Fool named Forbright among the best banks across key product and operational categories. Forbright is proud to announce the following award recognitions:

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Recognized for strong digital banking performance, a highly-rated customer experience, and exceptional product value, Bankrate gathered thousands of data points from the most notable online banks nationwide to determine which ones rise to the top.

• Money — Best Banks for a High‑Yield Savings Account

Recognized thanks to transparent terms, competitive rates, and easy digital access, Money examined data points from around 60 banks and credit unions including APY, fees, and minimum opening deposits to identify the best high-yield savings accounts.

• The Motley Fool — Best Environmentally Friendly Banks

Awarded thanks Forbright Bank’s carbon-neutral operational footprint, Green Business certification, and partnership with organizations like The Nature Conservancy and National Park Foundation.

“These awards validate both our leading digital strategy and our commitment to delivering value for our customers,” said Don Cole, Chief Executive Officer of Forbright Bank. “In 2026, we look forward to expanding on this momentum and continuing to build a strong and enduring bank.”

The recognitions announced today come on the heels of a year when Forbright Bank Growth Savings won the U.S. News & World Report Editor’s Choice: Saving Money While Doing Good Award and the bank was named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for a third year in a row.

About Forbright Bank

Forbright Bank ( www.forbrightbank.com ) is an FDIC-insured bank and commercial lender focused on helping to build a brighter future. Forbright is committed to exceptional client service by providing seamless, innovative personal banking services to depositors and creative financing solutions to middle market businesses and investors in healthcare, technology, financial services, real estate, and other industries.

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