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Home Federal Bank Partners with Harland Financial Solutions Upgrades Banking Software to PhoenixEFE™ System

November 9, 2009

SHREVEPORT, La — Home Federal Bank (OTCBB: HFBL)announced today that it will convert to Harland’s most sophisticated core banking system, Phoenix Extended Financial Enterprise™ in November 2010, as well as upgrade its’ online banking system to Cavion in December 2009.

Phoenix Extended Financial Enterprise (PhoenixEFE™) is a business software platform for banks and credit unions. It combines Harland’s technology solutions with the industry’s leading computer applications. PhoenixEFE™ offers the bank advanced capabilities in the areas of risk management, business intelligence and marketing, lending and compliance, self service, payments, financial accounting and core account servicing and transaction processing. Cavion will provide consumer and commercial customers with the latest tools to manage their banking online and offer solutions for cash management.

Along with upgrading to PhoenixEFE™, Home Federal Bank has also entered into multiple partnerships to expand its technological capabilities. In order to completely update the bank’s computer, data and voice architecture, Home Federal Bank will utilize Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS) as their IT provider and Allegiance for their communications provider.

Home Federal Bank has also selected Gremillion & Pou Integrated Marketing and 305 Spin to design, develop and launch an improved website with greater functionality for customers including an upgraded online banking portal and the capability of online account opening, as well as online mortgage origination.

Home Federal Bank conducts business from its main office, two financial centers and a commercial lending office in northwest Louisiana. Home Federal recently shifted focus to full-service banking and is committed to providing an unparalleled level of personal service while helping customers meet all their financial needs. Additional information is available at www.hfbla.com.

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Submitted by: Daniel Strickland / Gremillion & Pou Integrated Marketing / 318.424.2676 x320 / dstrickland@gpmarketinginc.com

Released by: Dawn Williams, Vice President / Home Federal / 318.841-1172 / dawn.williams@homefederalbancorp.com

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