FREMONT, California - October 26, 2009 - Fremont Bank, a leading full-service community bank in Northern California, will relocate its banking operations in Brookvale to 3909A Decoto Road on November 9th.

The new Brookvale location has plenty of new banking amenities for Fremont Bank clients. Service hours will also be extended to stay open longer in the evenings and will include extended banking hours on Saturday and Sunday. A walk-up ATM is available, as well as a drive-up ATM by the end of the year. New, convenient self service kiosks will allow clients to access their accounts with online banking and e-statements. For clients that would like to speak with an associate for personalized service, the teller line will be expanded. Just like many other Fremont Bank branch locations, the new Brookvale branch will include a coffee bar where clients can enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate during their visit.

"We have proudly been established in the Brookvale community since 1969, and we're looking forward to being an integral part of this wonderful community for 40 more years," says Alan Hyman, Fremont Bank's Chairman and second generation of family leadership at the Bank. "Offering a new location with better amenities shows our commitment to better servicing the banking needs of our valued Brookvale clients."

About Fremont Bank
Fremont Bank (www.fremontbank.com) is the leading full-service community bank in Northern California. Founded in 1964, Fremont Bank is one of the oldest independent family owned and managed banks in the region and focuses on personalized service for individuals and businesses. It serves communities through 23 branches and seven additional ATMs throughout the Greater Bay Area. Exceptional client service is the cornerstone of Fremont Bank's business. Accommodation of customer needs in a friendly, personal atmosphere characterizes the Bank's culture.