As September unfolds, we find ourselves in the midst of Suicide Prevention Month—a time to confront a global crisis that claims over 700,000 lives annually, according to the World Health Organization. This year’s theme, “changing the narrative on suicide,” challenges us to break the silence surrounding this critical issue. Read more about a personal journey through Suicide Prevention Month.
Buying a house this fall can be a smart move. Currently mortgage rates are decreasing, and the fall season often sees fewer buyers, which can mean less competition and potentially better deals. Consider closing timing as a fall purchase could allow you to close before the holidays, making for a smooth transition.
From September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. We are pleased to spotlight Liliana Marquez, Core Bank Mortgage Loan Originator, to share her culture and personal story as her country of origin is Mexico.
This year, David Swearingen, Private Client Relationship Manager at Core Bank, was one walker amongst 150 participants who committed himself to the 50 Mile March that began at the State Capital in Lincoln, NE and finished at Nebraska Brewing Company in La Vista, NE.
As you start trading tank tops for warm hoodies, make sure to invest in yourself this fall with a certificate of deposit (CD) to boost your regular savings. The financial markets are signaling a potential shift, so if you want to rake in big interest returns on your money, time may run out.
Getting a mortgage is a significant process that can be complicated if you don’t take the right steps from the beginning — and whether you’re buying your first home or just transitioning to a new one, making informed decisions early can lead to a smoother process.
A slight drop in mortgage rates in June might have been the jolt the housing market needed to make up for lost time earlier this spring. Read more about the housing inventory, investment properties replacing college dorms and choosing a fixer-upper.
New Visions Homeless Services (NVHS) was awarded the Core Bank Community Impact Award for the second quarter of 2024 with a gift of $5,000. They were selected from among several other applicants also very worthy of the award.
It’s hard to believe another school year will be starting in just a month. Supporting education is important to Core Bank. For the 2023 – 2024 school year, our Core Bank Cares Scholarship program allowed Core Bank to award $14,000 in scholarships to local high school seniors. The scholarship recipients should be immensely proud of the hard work that has led them to their accomplishments!
Core Bank is pleased to announce Greg Beach being promoted to Senior Vice President-Director of Construction Lending. Greg has been at Core Bank for 13 years.
We’d love to see your smiling face in person, but we know that your banking needs happen 24 | 7 | 365. Feel free to bank from your couch, your office or a beach somewhere warm.