North Jersey Community Bank Surpasses $250 Million in Total Assets

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ, Jan 15 (MARKET WIRE) --
North Jersey Community Bank (NJCB) today announced that it has exceeded $250
million in assets. Celebrating its three-year anniversary this month, NJCB
continues
to achieve tremendous growth by providing an unparalleled banking experience to
its
customers. In addition to a wide range of tailored products and services and
the latest technology, NJCB customers receive personalized attention each time
theywalk through the door. Last month, NJCB reached another milestone when its
Englewood Cliffs branch exceeded $152 million in deposits through the second
quarter of 2007, outperforming all banks in the highly competitive Englewood
Cliffs
banking market.

"At NJCB, our ever-growing success is a direct result of our remarkable team
of
employees. They are the heart and soul of this organization and work hard
every day to understand and fulfill the needs of our customers," said Frank
Sorrentino III, chairman and CEO of North Jersey Community Bank. "In 2008, we
will continue to do our utmost to remain the community bank of choice."

NJCB offers a complete range of financial services for both personal and
business customers, backed by advanced technology. The bank provides a
fullline of banking products and services, including mortgages, home equity
loans
and lines of credit, as well as a wide selection of commercial services. Its
Simply
Better Money Market Account, with one of the highest rates in the area, is
available for both business and personal accounts and includes free checking
and free online bill pay. The bank features signature amenities including a free
coffee bar, customer lounge and business center complete with plasma screen
TVs and internet connections. Each of the five branches also feature NJCB's
exclusive
"Coin Toss" free coin counting machine as well as extended lobby hours from
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday. In addition, the Cresskill, Cliffside/Fort Lee and Hackensack
locations offer a drive-thru window with extended hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. NJCB also provides 24-hour ATM service and free online banking at
www.njcb.com.

About North Jersey Community Bank:

North Jersey Community Bank was founded by local community and business
leaders to
provide the highest level of personalized community banking services to Northern
New Jersey. With a strong commitment to the communities it serves, the bank
offers a variety of innovative deposit and loan products.

In 2006, North Jersey Community Bank was a recipient of the Forbes(R)
Enterprise
Awards -- the most esteemed and sought after small-business awards in the United
States.
The Forbes(R) Enterprise Awards honor the visionary practices and exemplary
achievements of a select few small businesses, based on a rigorous evaluation
of the companies' marketing activities, customer service, employee relations,
community service and new product/service offerings.

NJCB is an Equal Housing and Equal Opportunity Lender, and a member of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. For more information, call
201-816-8900, or visit the bank's web site at www.njcb.com.

Contact:
Lauren Ely
MWW Group - Public Relations
Phone: 201-964-2437
Email: Email Contact

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