Community Banking Thrives at 5-Star Greater Hudson Bank, N.A.

MIDDLETOWN, NY--(Marketwired - February 12, 2015) -  Greater Hudson Bank, N.A., (OTCQX: GHDS) Middletown, New York is proud to announce it has earned BauerFinancial's 5-Star Superior rating for strength and security, proof positive that you don't have to be the biggest to be the best.

BauerFinancial Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation's bank rating firm, has been evaluating and rating banks since 1983. A 5-Star Superior rating indicates that Greater Hudson Bank, N.A. is one of the strongest in the nation, excelling in areas of capital, loan quality, profitability and more. In fact, Greater Hudson Bank, N.A. has earned this highest rating for the most recent 16 consecutive quarters.

"Local decisions, responsive service and a dedication to making the community a better place to live. These are the hallmarks of community banks and they are alive and thriving at Greater Hudson Bank, N.A.," champions Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial. "Community banks have an understanding of what the community needs and provide the financial support tailored to those needs. The money deposited into a community bank is loaned back out to the community. It all stays local," she continued.

This year Greater Hudson Bank, N.A. will be celebrating 13 years of service to the community. Established in 2002, Greater Hudson Bank, N.A. (www.greaterhudsonbank.com) currently operates through 5 conveniently located branch offices in Bardonia, Middletown, Monroe, Warwick and White Plains.

Greater Hudson Bank, N.A.: "Expect Greater Things."

Member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation's leading independent bank and credit union rating and research firm, has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. No institution can pay for or opt out of a BauerFinancial rating. Consumers may obtain free star-ratings by visiting www.bauerfinancial.com.

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