Home Federal Bank announces they will be closing several branches in Oregon; two are in Bend.

The Empire Avenue and South Highway 97 branches will close by the end of February.

According to “Globe Newswire, Len E. Williams, the company's CEO and President says  with the ever changing economic and regulatory climate, they needed to adjust  to offer top-quality banking services at competitive rates.

He adds that with more clients using the electronic banking services, it makes sense to consolidate branches.

Williams says the affected team members will be able to pursue other jobs within the bank.