Core Bank Blog
The Core Bank blog serves as a resource for customers to learn more about topics like financial literacy, loans, digital banking, real estate, business, and community events. We’re your go-to source for all things banking-related!
Latest Articles
5 Financial Habits of Businesses That Thrive
Many business owners struggle with similar financial issues that can be avoided through planning, consistency, and staying ahead of problems before they happen. Here are five financial habits that help businesses stay on track and build long-term financial stability....
More Mission, Less Paperwork: AI Tools for Nonprofits
Nonprofits are asked to do a remarkable amount with very little. A small staff, sometimes one person, sometimes one person and a committed board, carries fundraising, programs, volunteers, compliance, and reporting all at once. The mission is the reason everyone...
VA Home Loans Explained: Benefits, Eligibility, and How to Apply
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) created the VA Home Loan Program in 1944 as part of the original G.I. Bill to help veterans, servicemembers, and their families achieve and retain homeownership. Since its creation, the VA Home Loan Program has helped...
Core Bank Announces Commercial Banking Team Growth
We’re thrilled to share several new additions on our Commercial Banking team at Core Bank, highlighting the exceptional talent driving our continued growth. Patrick Coghlan joins as Senior Commercial Relationship ManagerPatrick brings nearly two decades of banking...
BOI Reporting Update: What You Need to Know
Core Bank BSA Compliance | August 2026 You may have heard the news: On August 11, 2026, FinCEN made it official — most U.S. businesses no longer have to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to the government under the Corporate Transparency Act. FinCEN is...
How To Improve Your Credit Score Before Applying for a Mortgage
If you're hitting some roadblocks getting approved for a mortgage, you're not alone. Your credit score is one of the biggest factors lenders evaluate when determining whether to approve your home loan and what interest rate you'll receive. The good news? With the...
Business Fraud Is Rising: 5 Practical Ways To Protect Your Company
Business fraud is becoming more sophisticated every year. From phishing emails and business email compromise scams to check fraud and unauthorized ACH transactions, companies of all sizes are being targeted. As a business bank, we've unfortunately seen organizations...
AI for the Money Side of Your Business
No two businesses run exactly alike. But the money side of running one looks much the same across the board, no matter what you sell or who you sell it to. Money has to come in, go out, and get accounted for, and that work rarely lets up. Most of it is necessary but...
Harrison’s Playmakers Receives Core Bank Community Impact Award
Core Bank proudly recognizes Harrison's Playmakers as a recipient of a $5,000 Core Bank Community Impact Award. This award celebrates organizations that create meaningful change and strengthen the communities they serve. Harrison Phillips founded Harrison's Playmakers...
How to Scale Your Business Without Breaking It
Every business owner wants to grow. But growth brings new challenges just as quickly as it brings new opportunities. One of the patterns we see most often is businesses preparing for more customers without preparing their operations, cash flow, or team for what comes...
The articles in this blog are for informational purposes only and not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations. When making decisions about your financial situation, consult a financial professional for advice. Articles are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.
