Financial Education Center

Ransomware is Growing Threat For Businesses

First Bank’s Marc Ashworth Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, provides insight on ransomware and how to protect your business from falling victim.

Know the Ins and Outs of the Appraisal Process When Purchasing Commercial Real Estate

First Bank’s Jeff Thornhill, Senior Vice President/Director of Real Estate Technical Services, discusses purchasing commercial real estate and the appraisal process.

Navigating a Business Loan: Know the 5 C's of Credit

First Bank’s Maria Hunter, Commercial Relationship Manager, explains the “Five C’s of Credit” when applying for a business loan.

Refinancing 101

Before you consider refinancing your home’s mortgage, it’s important to learn what it means, why a home owner should consider it, and how to start the process.

Growing Your Business in a Digitally-Transformed World

In today’s technology-driven world, businesses need to be empowered with the information needed to stay digitally on pace with their industry’s counterparts.

How Will You or Your Child Pay for College?

With college and higher education costs on the rise, it’s important to know your options on how to pay for it.