Say goodbye to mortgage ‘trigger’ leads Sep 17th, 2025 by: Doug McGregor Homeownership & Mortgage The President recently signed the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act into law. This bipartisan legislation protects prospective homebuyers by curbing the sale of "trigger leads"—their personal financial information—to other lenders without consent, and will go into effect on March 5, 2026. Since the mid 1990’s, the three major credit bureaus have sold trigger leads to lenders ... 1 min read Read More
Fraud Prevention Video: Pig Butchering Explained Sep 3rd, 2025 by: Doug McGregor Fraud & Security ... 1 min read Read More
Is your business prepared for the holidays? Aug 27th, 2025 by: Regan Godderz Business Banking & Lending As summer winds down, it’s the perfect time to take a thoughtful look at how well your operations are positioned for the busy holiday season. With increased customer demand comes a higher volume of transactions, and preparing early can help ensure a smooth and successful experience for both you and your customers. We’re here to ... 3 min read Read More
Dreaming of Homeownership? 3 Steps to Start Now Jul 14th, 2025 by: Regan Godderz Homeownership & Mortgage Owning a home is one of the primary sources of wealth for most Americans. So, what can you do today to prepare to buy a home in the near future? Here are three steps you can take to be ‘home-ready!’ #1 – Start a down payment savings plan for 3 to 5% of your ... 3 min read Read More
In Focus: Business Trends, Fraud Prevention, and Community Impact Jul 14th, 2025 by: Regan Godderz Business Banking & LendingCommunity EngagementFraud & Security Welcome to the latest edition of In Focus, where we share top business insights, fraud prevention tips, updates from our local communities, and smart banking solutions. In this quarter’s spotlight, we’re diving into some of the most important topics for business owners and entrepreneurs. We explore why access to capital is essential for getting new businesses ... 3 min read Read More
