First Commonwealth Bank Launches New Mortgage Banking Division

INDIANA, Pa., July 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- First Commonwealth Bank today launched a new Mortgage Banking division. First Commonwealth Mortgage will immediately offer purchase and refinance solutions for primary and secondary residences, as well as 1-4 unit family investment properties, throughout its Western Pennsylvania market area.  Ultimately, First Commonwealth will provide mortgage solutions to the Ohio, Maryland, and West Virginia markets as well.

Beginning July 14, consumers can apply for mortgage loans through experienced Mortgage Loan Originators located throughout First Commonwealth's 110 retail branches.  Mortgage applications can also be submitted online at www.fcbanking.com/mortgage.

"We are committed to delivering a best-in-class mortgage product to the communities we serve," stated Stan Foraker, Executive Vice President of Mortgage Banking. "There are few events in life that are more significant than the purchase of a home.  As a community bank, there are few responsibilities more important than how we support and serve our customers as they navigate this milestone."

First Commonwealth Mortgage debuts with a staff of 25 experienced mortgage professionals, including underwriters, closers, processors, and originators.  The company's Mortgage Operations Center is headquartered in Wexford, PA, with Mortgage Loan Originators located throughout the company's 15-county market area.

First Commonwealth Mortgage can be reached at 1-844-221-3500.

First Commonwealth Bank NMLS ID # 479240

About First Commonwealth Financial Corporation:

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: FCF), headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania, is a financial services company with $6.2 billion in total assets and 110 banking offices in 15 counties throughout western and central Pennsylvania. First Commonwealth provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking, mortgage, wealth management and insurance products and services through its subsidiaries First Commonwealth Bank and First Commonwealth Insurance Agency.

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