Layne Joins First Community Bank's Secondary Mortgage Team In Searcy

Batesville, AR (April 11, 2025) – First Community Bank has announced that Anna Layne has joined the secondary mortgage team as a mortgage loan originator in Searcy. Layne brings 24 years of experience in the financial industry, including 14 years in mortgage lending and title/closing, along with a decade in insurance and financial services.
 
“As a Searcy native, I am super excited to be joining the First Community Bank family,” said Layne. “I feel a deep connection to the ‘Community First’ mindset that First Community Bank is known for, and I look forward to helping individuals and families achieve their homeownership goals.”
 
In her new role, Layne will work closely with homebuyers to provide tailored mortgage solutions, guiding them through the loan process from application to closing.
 
“We are thrilled to welcome Anna to our mortgage team,” said Amy Tuggle, senior vice president, mortgage production manager. “Her extensive experience and dedication to serving the Searcy community make her a fantastic addition to our team. She shares our passion for providing personalized service and financial solutions that put people first.”
 
Layne holds industry-specific certifications in mortgage lending and has been actively involved in local charitable and nonprofit initiatives. She and her husband, Chris, have been married for 24 years and have two college-age sons, Carson and Christian. In her free time, she enjoys date nights with her husband, spending time with family and friends, and being outdoors.
 
The lobby at First Community Bank’s Race Street branch, located at 2801 East Race Street in Searcy, operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The drive-through is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Additional Searcy branches include 800 East Beebe Capps Expressway and 2401 West Beebe Capps Expressway, ensuring convenient access across the community.
 
For more information about First Community Bank, call 870-612-3400 or visit www.firstcommunity.net.
 
About First Community Bank
First Community Bank, which is locally owned and managed, opened August 4, 1997, in Batesville, Arkansas, and currently operates in 34 locations across Arkansas and Missouri. First Community employs 600 professional bankers and reports assets of $3.09 billion as of March 31, 2025.