BCT-The Community's Bank Triumphs as Loudoun's Favorite Financial Services Provider for 2025

BCT-The Community's Bank Recognized as Loudoun's Favorite

BCT-The Community's Bank has achieved a remarkable feat by being voted as the winner in several financial categories for the year 2025 in the Loudoun's Favorites readers' poll. This annual event, managed by LoudounNow, highlights the best community services where local residents get to cast their votes for their preferred establishments.

This year, BCT was honored to receive the top accolades in four distinct categories: 'Favorite Bank', 'Favorite Financial Planner', 'Favorite Mortgage Company', and 'Favorite Mortgage Broker', awarded to the esteemed Steve Cowen. Additionally, Paul Bice captured the runner-up position for the category of Banker. This marks the second consecutive year that BCT has received multiple awards in this poll, underscoring its strong reputation and community support.

Alice P. Frazier, the President and CEO of BCT, expressed her excitement and gratitude upon receiving this recognition, stating, "We're absolutely thrilled to be named 'Loudoun's Favorite' for the second year in a row—it truly means the world to all of us at BCT. Seeing Steve Cowen voted as the top Mortgage Broker and Paul Bice as runner-up Banker is the cherry on top! But really, this honor belongs to our entire Loudoun team whose expertise and genuine connections with clients contribute to making BCT exceptional over the last 154 years. We are incredibly thankful to the readers of LoudounNow for their trust and support, and we are committed to continuing to earn it every day."

The Loudoun's Favorites is an annual survey where residents of Loudoun County engage in voting for their favorite local enterprises across an expansive list of categories exceeding 200. These nominations are categorized into six main groups: Community, Food and Drink, Places, Health and Wellness, People, and Businesses. The popularity and outreach of this initiative highlight the importance of community feedback in uplifting local businesses and services.

BCT was founded in 1871 and has since established itself as a trusted financial institution in Northern Virginia, earning its position as the Northern Virginia division of the Bank of Charles Town. As of March 31, 2025, the bank boasts assets totaling approximately $896 million and operates through its main office, alongside eight branch offices and two loan production offices.

The services offered by BCT include commercial lines and term loans, residential and commercial construction loans, agricultural loans, government contractor loans, and extensive mortgage options through its Residential Lending division, which provides secondary market and portfolio mortgage loans, as well as home equity lines of credit. Notably, BCT has been recognized by American Banker as a 'Top 200 Community Bank', distinguishing itself among the best-performing banks within the United States with less than $2 billion in assets.

BCT is not only focused on financial services; it strives to ensure customers have convenient access to banking through online and mobile platforms. Their clients enjoy fee-free access to a vast network of over 55,000 ATMs through the Allpoint® network, along with around 675 additional locations through other partnerships.

Adding to their accolades, BCT was also named a winner in the 2024 Martinsburg Journal-News Readers' Choice Awards in three distinguished categories: Bank, Loan Services, and Financial Planning, reinforcing their standing as a community-favorite institution.

To explore the full roster of the 2025 Loudoun's Favorites winners, you can visit the official website of LoudounNow. For those keen on BCT’s offerings or wish to inquire further about their services, the bank’s website is also readily available at www.mybct.bank. As BCT-The Community's Bank continues to provide exceptional service to its customers, it looks forward to furthering its commitment to community engagement and fulfilling its mission of being the financial partner of choice in Loudoun County and beyond.