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National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
We are highly dependent on electricity and use a lot of energy to keep our homes warm during the winter and cool during the summer. Heating and cooling costs are some of the most expensive bills that we pay throughout the year and there has been an issue that people have complained about.
Community Impact Award: The Set Me Free Project
The Set Me Free Project (SMFP) was awarded the Core Bank Community Impact Award for the last quarter of 2023 with a gift of $5,000. Founded in Omaha in 2015, the Set Me Free Project (SMFP) now reaches various communities outside of Nebraska, offering evidence-based, survivor-informed trafficking prevention curriculums tailored to its audiences.
Financial New Year’s Resolutions for 2024
There are already signs of a more positive and affordable 2024. Whether you have financial regrets or not, let’s look at the main causes of money problems, what to expect in 2024, and how to get back on track if needed.
Santa’s Helpers Helping Families
Core Bank team members are making the season brighter for families in need. A team of “Santa’s Helpers” volunteered their time to organize a Christmas Families gift drive for families that Core Bank adopted and did additional shopping to add to the donations.
‘Tis the Season – Preventing Holiday Scams
Holiday scams capitalize on the increase in online shopping, travel, and charitable giving during the holiday season by trying to trick you into giving up money, gift cards, or sensitive information. These also prey on people’s tendencies of wanting to “do good” during the holiday season.
Liliana Marquez Joins Core Bank Mortgage Team
Core Bank is pleased to announce the addition to the Core Bank mortgage team with Liliana Marquez, a Bilingual Mortgage Loan Originator. Liliana has five years of mortgage experience and joined Core Bank in September 2023. Fluent in Spanish and English, Liliana is dedicated to making the home-buying journey go as smoothly and as enjoyable as possible for her clients. She is passionate about educating her clients to find the best program to fit their needs.
Take On High Rates with a Buydown
When you’re ready to obtain a mortgage loan, there is actually something you can do to ensure your mortgage payments are more manageable in the future. A buydown mortgage is a financing technique that allows a borrower to obtain a lower interest rate.
PREPARING FOR END OF YEAR, A FIVE PART SERIES: Compliance and Risk Assessments
It’s month four of our five-part series preparing for 2024. So far we’ve covered budgets and fee schedules and insurance reminders. Next month we will cover staff celebrations but before that let’s talk about compliance and risk assessments.
Nebraska Mortgage Association Recognizes Core Bank Mortgage Lenders
Core Bank is proud of the mortgage team members who were recognized by the Nebraska Mortgage Association (NMA) as qualifying members of the organization’s Champions Circle. The award winners were honored at the NMA’s Fall Conference held September 20 at The Younes Conference Center in Kearney, NE. Core Bank’s team of lenders are committed to helping you achieve your dreams, whether you’re ready to buy, build or refinance your home.
Reach Your Financial Achievements with Deposits at Core Bank
Put your finances on the fast-track to growth with deposits at Core Bank. Here is help knowing all the different ways you can deposit money into your bank account, along with the how-tos. Equipped with this knowledge, you can be even more ready to get your hard-earned dollars socked away.
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.
