Malvern Federal Bancorp was formed in 2008 to be the holding company for Malvern Federal Savings Bank, which has been in business since 1887. The bank operates seven financial centers in Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, west of Philadelphia. It offers standard deposit services such as checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and retirement plans. The community-oriented institution has traditionally been a leading originator of residential home loans in Chester County, but has been shifting its focus toward issuing more commercial real estate, construction, and consumer loans.