Mattoon, IL (April 27, 2026) – First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) has once again been recognized by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) for its ongoing commitment to helping Illinois residents achieve homeownership. First Mid was named a 2025 Northwest Illinois Regional Lender Award recipient as part of IHDA’s annual Lender Awards.
This recognition marks another consecutive year First Mid has been honored by IHDA, reflecting the mortgage team’s continued focus on expanding access to affordable home financing. In the past year, First Mid originated more than $5.9 million in IHDA-supported mortgage loans, helping individuals and families across the region secure accessible paths to owning a home.
“We’re proud to be recognized by IHDA and to play a role in helping more families reach their homeownership goals,” said Tammy Zurfluh, SVP, Director of Mortgage Sales at First Mid (NMLS #476483). “Our team is committed to making the mortgage process more accessible and guiding customers to the solutions that best fit their needs.”
The IHDA Mortgage Lender Awards recognize financial institutions that play a key role in delivering affordable homeownership opportunities through IHDA programs. These programs provide down payment assistance and other resources designed to make homeownership more attainable, particularly for first-time and low- to moderate-income buyers.
“Programs like IHDA Mortgage play a critical role in strengthening communities,” Zurfluh added. “We’re proud to be part of that mission and to help more individuals and families find a place to call home.”
For more information about First Mid’s comprehensive range of mortgage products and services, visit www.firstmid.com/mortgages.
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About First Mid Bancshares, Inc.: First Mid Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company of First Mid Bank & Trust, N.A., First Mid Insurance Group, First Mid Wealth Management Company, and Two Rivers Bank & Trust. First Mid is a $9.1 billion community-focused organization that provides financial services including banking, insurance, wealth management, brokerage, and ag services through a network of locations in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin, and a loan production office in Indiana. Together, our First Mid team takes great pride in providing solutions and services to our customers and communities and has done so since 1865. More information about the Company is available on our website at www.firstmid.com. Our stock is traded in The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC under the ticker symbol “FMBH”. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender.
Investments and Insurance Products: Not a Deposit | Not Guaranteed by the Bank or its Affiliates | Not FDIC Insured | Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency | May Go Down in Value.