Checking Your Credit Score Online
Knowing your credit score is the first step to securing a loan for a new car, starting your own business, or taking out a mortgage. With everything...
How to Stay Focused When Working From Home
Working from home has many perks — zero commute, a comfortable environment and no dress code. It also comes with its own set of distractions. Chores...
Top Business Finance Tips
When you run your own business, it can be easy to get mired down in the little details, like color choices or which products to stock. All of those...
How to Share Good Customer Reviews
Without a doubt, your loyal customers have good things to say about your company — so why not use those glowing reviews to showcase your business? If...
Payroll Taxes 101
To help you understand your company’s payroll taxes, check out this brief overview of the factors you should consider before you tackle your taxes.
How to Fund Business Growth
Whether your startup is already ready to expand, or will sometime in the future, it’s best to be prepared. Read this to learn the best options for...
Celebrating National Ag Day
At First Federal Bank, we value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy. March 24 is National Ag Day, a day to celebrate...
Funding Your Small Business with Bad Credit
A low credit score is a detriment to any individual or business seeking loans, but it doesn’t entirely eliminate your financing options. FICO defines...
New information on Keeping Workers Paid and Employed Act
We finally have our first glimpse of Congress’s Keeping Workers Paid and Employed Act. What an unusual time to be in SBA lending! I hope that this...
Smart Home Upgrades to Save Money in the Long Run
You want your home to be as comfortable, efficient and as beautiful as it can be. However, deciding which home improvement projects or upgrades to...
FDIC warns of scams during time of fear and confusion
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused havoc on Wall Street and left many with more questions than answers. The FDIC is now reporting that scammers are...
Properly documenting SBA 7a loan deferments
I know many of you have had SBA 7a customers calling and asking for loan deferments. Below is a guide of how to document your loan file.