HomeTown Bank

About HomeTown

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far HomeTown has created 88 blog entries.

Connor Wigand Joins HomeTown Bank as Branch Manager of the Henderson Location

HomeTown Bank is pleased to welcome Connor Wigand as Vice President and Branch Manager of our Henderson location. Before joining HomeTown Bank, Connor spent three years as a teller and banker at Wells Fargo and another three years as a lender at Cornerstone State Bank in Le Sueur. He received his Bachelor of Finance [...]

2023-04-12T16:47:41-05:00October 26th, 2022|

Community Banking: The Treat That Keeps on Giving

Nobody likes tricks when it comes to banking, which is why HomeTown Bank focuses on the “treats” that distinguish us as trusted lenders and keep our customers happy.We bank the old-fashioned way with today’s conveniences everyone has come to expect—one customer, one loan at a time. It’s been our philosophy since the bank’s founding in [...]

2022-10-31T11:14:19-05:00October 24th, 2022|

Safeguarding Against a Cyberattack

The rise in online interactions and massive amounts of data flowing over the web has led to an uptick in fraudulent activity with 2.2 million reported fraud cases, costing consumers an estimated $3.3 billion in 2020, according to the FTC. Cybercrimes have always been a chief concern for banks, which is why our community [...]

2024-07-30T13:25:04-05:00October 15th, 2022|

Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering [...]

2024-07-30T13:25:12-05:00October 3rd, 2022|

6 Items for Your New Home’s To-Do List

Now that you’re settling in to your new home, there are some important things you need to consider. HomeTown Bank recommends the following tips. Create a budget.The key to a good budget is including as much information as you can, so that you can adequately prepare and plan. It's important to keep accurate records [...]

2022-10-31T16:15:38-05:00June 10th, 2022|

Identity Theft

What is identity theft? Identity theft is the unauthorized use of someone's personal information (e.g. social security number, bank account information, and credit and debit card numbers) usually for the purpose of financial gain.  Identity theft is a serious crime that can be costly and also cause serious damage to a person's credit history. How [...]

2024-07-30T13:25:21-05:00August 19th, 2021|

Budget Tips for Back-to-School Shopping

It’s that team of year again – backpacks, notebooks, and new routines. While the start of the new school year brings excitement, it can also bring financial stress. From supplies and clothing to electronics and activity fees, it all adds up. Recent reports show families may spend anywhere from $875 to over $1,365 per [...]

2025-06-30T11:17:41-05:00July 21st, 2021|

Financial Literacy and Money Management for Teens

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan once stated, “Financial education is a process that should begin at an early age and continue throughout life. This cumulative process builds the skills necessary for making critical financial decisions.” At HomeTown Bank, we understand the importance of helping our community’s youth build a strong financial foundation so that [...]

2024-02-29T09:35:35-06:00May 6th, 2021|

Saving for College – Big and Small

If paying for college has been on your mind within the last decade or so, you’ll be aware of the rising costs of everything associated with higher education. Dorm expenses, text books, meal plans, and that isn’t even considering the tuition of your actual classes. There are many ways to save for that range of [...]

2021-08-04T22:28:39-05:00February 25th, 2021|

COVID-19 Response

Update 2/1/2021: With HomeTown Bank lobbies opening on Monday, February 1st, we would like to remind all customers that anyone entering our lobbies are required to wear a face covering. Our drive through services will still be available for your banking needs, as well as our online and mobile banking services. If you wish to [...]

2022-12-28T12:02:40-06:00January 30th, 2021|
Go to Top