We have some exciting news brewing that will surely spark your interest and awaken your senses! Picture a place where the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the convenience of exceptional banking services. We are delighted to announce we are bringing the perfect blend of banking and coffee to a new location [...]
Vacations are meant to be relaxing, but under planning and overspending can lead to financial stressors. Consider the following tips to reduce travel-related anxiety and help you make the most out of your time away - whether journeying across state lines or overseas. Create a travel budget. To help you make well informed financial decisions [...]
Elder financial abuse robs older Americans of billions of dollars in money, property and other assets every year. As those safeguarding their customers' finances, community bankers are key watchdogs for monitoring and preventing this abuse. As relationship lenders and financial first responders, community banks are in a unique position to help shield our elderly [...]
It's no secret that HomeTown Bank has a strong focus on community involvement. Whether our employees are volunteering for an organization that's close to their heart or we support a local cause with a donation, we're proud to give back to our communities. It's what we call HomeTown Heart. Community involvement is not only [...]
A fireman to a branch manager and vice president: it's a unique career transition. "I had been a firefighter full time for about ten years, and it just seemed like something was missing; I didn't like not being home with my family as often as I'd like," said the new Branch Manager and Vice [...]
Whether you're currently working on building a house, hope to do so in the future, or just want to expand your knowledge, it can be helpful to familiarize yourself with basic residential construction loan information. Luckily, you're in the right place to do just that. Here are some responses to our clients' most commonly [...]
Reinvesting in your community sounds great, but how does one really put that into action? If you’ve ever wondered if it matters where you deposit your hard-earned money, let us assure you it does. Not only does banking locally support small businesses (community banks fund more than 60% of small business loans and more than [...]
Everyone has a passion; something they absolutely love to do. For the Hart family, it's feeding the surrounding communities with high-quality meat at great prices. Starting on a small hobby farm in Norwood Young America, MN, their interest inraising and processing steers turned into purchasing a butcher shop from a local family in New [...]
The topics of saving and budgeting go hand-in-hand, and as we begin the year with new financial goals, both are top-of-mind. For example, your goals might include saving for a new home or paying for your children’s education. Or, you might be focused this year on budgeting your funds to support a future purchase, explore [...]
We are excited to celebrate the one-year anniversary of our Victoria location in the clock tower building downtown! For the past year, it's been exciting to see how much the community has grown and supported us. Whether you've come for the free face painting during the Victoria Classic Car Shows or financial services, our Victoria [...]
