The long-term debt rating of Baa1 for Bank First, a trading name of Victoria Teachers Limited, reflects an excellent asset quality, driven by a focus on mortgages and conservative underwriting. Such a low-risk business model is supported by a mutual ownership structure that alleviates pressure on profit maximisation.

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