Bank. The Bank continues to grow and deepen relationships with State Farm customers. The number of accounts increased by more than 210,000 in 2007 and the Bank ended the year with nearly 1.9 million accounts. Vehicle lending continued to be strong in 2007 with more than 138,000 new vehicle loans, and nearly 162,000 new Financial Cards were opened during the year. Overall, total assets for the Bank increased to $15.9 billion in 2007 compared to $13.5 billion at the end of 2006. Following three consecutive years of profitability from 2004 through 2006, State Farm Bank®, F.S.B. posted an after-tax loss of $17.8 million in 2007. The 2007 results were negatively impacted by operating expenses and an increased loan loss provision due to the impact of deteriorating market conditions.