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Scam of the Week | This Free Gift Has a High Cost

Scam of the Week | This Free Gift Has a High Cost In this week’s scam, you get an email that looks like it’s from a trusted brand, such as Costco or AAA. The email promises a free gift if you fill out a short survey and pay a small shipping fee so that the… Read More

Mortgage Rates Are Falling: 5 Smart Moves You Can Make Now

Mortgage Rates Are Falling: 5 Smart Moves You Can Make Now Where Rates Have Been Back in January 2021, 30-year mortgage rates were at historic lows, hovering around 3%. However, that did not last. In 2022, rates surged past 5% on average. By the end of 2023, they crept up to just under 7%. In… Read More

Jacob Davenport Joins Stillman Bank as Trust Investment Officer

Jacob Davenport Joins Stillman Bank as Trust Investment Officer Stillman Bank is pleased to welcome Jacob Davenport, CFA, CFP®, as Trust Investment Officer, announced Thomas R. Hughes, President & CEO. In his position, Jacob will work within the bank’s Trust and Wealth Management Department. He will be located primarily in the bank’s Rockford office, 8492… Read More

What Rocks in Rockford Voting 2025

What Rocks in Rockford Voting 2025 As a local, independent community bank, we are honored to be nominated in FOUR categories in this year’s Rockford Register Star’s “What Rocks” Community’s Choice Awards contest! ✔️ Best Bank ✔️ Best Financial Planning Services ✔️ Best Mortgage Lending Company ✔️ Top Employer (101-500 employees) Please take a moment to click the… Read More