FHA vs. Freddie Mac: Affordable Home Programs Compared As housing costs continue to rise, so does the need for affordable mortgage financing. Thankfully, affordable options are expanding to keep up with the diverse needs of first-time and repeat buyers. In fact, you probably hear more about low-down payment mortgages today than ever before. Internet search… Read More
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How To Use Cybersecurity in Your Everyday Life How many internet-connected devices do you have in your home? While these devices make our lives easier, they also make us easy targets for cybercriminals. So, whether you are connecting to the internet through social media, online shopping, or listening to music on a smart speaker, here… Read More
Ryan Reeverts Joins Stillman Bank as Ag Banking Representative Stillman Bank is pleased to welcome Ryan Reeverts as Ag Banking Representative. In his position, Reeverts will be involved with all phases of agricultural lending. He will be located primarily in the bank’s Stillman Valley office, 101 E. Main Street, but will assist customers at all… Read More
Buy the Home, Rent the Rate What Happened to Mortgage Rates? In early January 2021, mortgage interest rates were at all-time historical lows. Per Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the U.S. weekly average at that time was 2.65% for a 30-year mortgage. Flip the calendar forward to mid-November 2022 and the same 30-year mortgage… Read More
Books of Interest Part 8: 2023 Winter Reading Recommendations For the past few years, we have curated a list of our employees’ favorite reads. We are excited to be back again with Part Eight of our “Books of Interest” recommendations list. If you are looking to be captivated by a story or have already binged… Read More