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Understanding Home Equity
One of the biggest benefits of home ownership is the ability to leverage your home to help pay for the things you need. From renovations and repairs to financing large purchases to consolidating debt—your home can be a powerful tool if you know how …
September 9, 2020
The Pros and Cons of Using Your Home's Equity
If you’re a homeowner, you likely have some equity built up in your house. Equity is the difference between the market value of your home (or property) and the amount you owe on your mortgage. Equity increases when the value of your home goes up or …
August 20, 2020
Saving money for teenagers
Many teens think about how they can earn money so they can spend it, but it’s important to learn how to manage it as well. The best place to start is with a bank account. Once you land that new job, you should establish a bank account---typically, …
July 15, 2020
The Safest Place to Keep Your Money during COVID-19
During these unsettling times, our hearts go out to all who have been affected by COVID-19. The new normal in how we interact with local businesses may feel strange, but rest assured, your community bank is working diligently behind the scenes to …
May 21, 2020
Electronic Banking Safety
Rest assured the same care and precautions we take to protect you and your accounts when you visit in person extends online. Think of online and mobile banking as the digital version of the bank you already know, like, and trust.Electronic banking …
March 25, 2020
Safe, secure, and reliable online banking
Online and mobile banking offers tools to save you time, give you control, and improve your financial well-being. Here are 7 of the best features of electronic banking:1. Access your accounts on your own schedule and at your fingertips.People used to …
March 25, 2020