JD Bank Welcomes Martin Holifield as Mortgage Loan Originator in Baton Rouge

Jennings, LA – JD Bank is pleased to announce that Martin Holifield has joined our team as a Mortgage Loan Originator serving the Baton Rouge and Northshore markets. His office will be located at JD Bank’s new full-service branch in Baton Rouge, scheduled to open in December 2025.

Holifield brings more than 25 years of experience in banking and mortgage lending to his new role. Most recently, he served as AVP, Mortgage Department Manager at First Guaranty Bank in Hammond, where he managed a team of fifteen and developed innovative mortgage products to meet customer and community needs.

Throughout his career, Holifield has consistently demonstrated expertise in residential mortgage lending, construction and land financing, HELOCs, and portfolio product development. He has a proven track record of building strong relationships with realtors, builders, and community partners while delivering exceptional service to clients.

A graduate of Louisiana State University, Holifield holds a Bachelor of General Studies with a concentration in Business Administration, Communications, and Humanities. He is also active in the community, having served as Treasurer and Chair of the Membership Development Committee for the Central City Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he is a member of the Greater Baton Rouge Board of Realtors and has supported local food banks and schools through fundraising and volunteerism.

About JD Bank

Founded in 1947, JD Bank, Louisiana’s Community Bank, offers a variety of personal and commercial lending and deposit products through both physical and digital delivery channels. JD Bank also offers both trust and investment services. JD Bank operates through 21 full-service branch offices located along the Interstate 10 corridor from Lake Charles to Lafayette, Louisiana, and two combined loan and deposit production offices in the Northshore and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, visit www.jdbank.com or call 800-789-5159. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.