Southern Bancorp

Founded in 1986, Southern Bancorp is one of the largest rural development banking organizations in the United States. Based in Hot Springs, Ark., it operates more than 40 branch offices in small rural communities from Missouri to the Gulf Coast and offers personal and business account facilities, along with loans. The bank offers a range of financial services, including checking accounts, investment products, financial education services, consumer loans and more. Southern Bancorp is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) and supports community revitalization, asset building, development lending and property development for schools, wellness centers and other facilities.