Cuidado con mensajes o llamadas que parecen venir de tu banco May 8, 2025 La estafa. Con el paso de los años, ha habido un número creciente de intentos de “spoofing” en la industria financiera, incluidos clientes de FirstBank. Los estafadores utilizan números de identificación de llamadas falsificados —o mensajes de texto que parecen legítimos— para engañar a los clientes de FirstBank y hacer que proporcionen información confidencial. Estos… Read More
Cuando la tragedia toca la puerta, FirstBank está presente para ayudar May 7, 2025 Durante los momentos más difíciles de la vida, a veces son los pequeños gestos los que logran aliviar un poco el peso que cargamos, aunque sea por un rato. Hoy te contamos cómo FirstBank se propuso marcar la diferencia ayudando a una clienta en necesidad con un “Acto de Bondad.” El incidente. El lunes 17… Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Sean Choi May 7, 2025 In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today, we’re featuring Sean Choi, Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO Years at FirstBank: 14 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: 1. In three to four sentences,… Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Ruby Wong May 6, 2025 In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today, we’re featuring Ruby Wong, Mortgage Loan Originator in Lakewood. Hometown: Hong Kong, China Years at FirstBank: 19 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: 1. In three to four sentences, describe… Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Daniel Hong May 5, 2025 In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today, we’re featuring Daniel Hong, Learning Design Specialist. Hometown: Arvada, CO Years at FirstBank: 3 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: 1. In three to four sentences, describe your experience… Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Hong Nguyen April 30, 2025 In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today, we’re featuring Hong Nguyen, Southwest Assistant Vice President. Home country: Vietnam Years at FirstBank: 3.5 years 1. In three to four sentences, describe your experience in getting to where… Read More
¿Te negaron un préstamo comercial? Esto es lo que puedes hacer ahora April 17, 2025 Si te negaron un préstamo comercial, no te preocupes — no eres el único. Casi el 20%^ de las solicitudes de préstamos para pequeños negocios son rechazadas, muchas veces por razones como un historial de crédito limitado. Aunque recibir una negativa puede parecer un obstáculo, también es una oportunidad para fortalecer tu negocio. Aquí te… Read More
Denied a Business Loan? Here’s What You Should Do Next April 17, 2025 If you were denied during the business loan process, don’t panic — you’re not the only one. Nearly 20% of all small business loan applications are rejected due to several factors, like insufficient business or personal credit history. While being denied may seem like a setback, it’s an opportunity to set your business up for… Read More
3 Things You Should Know About Business Lending Fraud April 16, 2025 When applying for small business loans, it’s important to thoroughly examine your options to ensure they are safe and legitimate. A LexisNexis© report found that small business lending fraud increased by 13.6% year-over-year, with 64% of respondents anticipating the problem worsening each year. As lending fraud becomes more common, business owners should learn how to… Read More
3 Tips for Navigating the Evolving Business Landscape April 16, 2025 New business opportunities are emerging in the wake of the so-called Silver Wave or “Silver Tsunami,” each referring to the mass retirement of baby boomers — individuals born between 1946 and 1964. With, 53% of business owners planning to sell or transfer business ownership within the next decade, this societal shift is creating new opportunities… Read More