14 Affordable Housing Developments Making a Difference April 16, 2024 As the housing market has become increasingly expensive and inaccessible for both renters and buyers — affordable housing opportunities are more important than ever. Recent Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies data found 22.4 million renter households were spending more than 30% of their income on rent in 2022. That means half of the U.S.… Read More
3 Financial Trends the Younger Generation is Prioritizing in 2024 April 9, 2024 Gen Zers and Millennials are making their financial well-being a priority after a year of high inflation and fluctuating interest rates. A recent survey by Fidelity revealed 75% of Gen Zers and Millennials included financial goals in their New Year’s resolutions vs. 53% of Baby Boomers. Here are three key financial trends Gen Z and… Read More
La tendencia de “soft saving” y lo que significa para su futuro April 8, 2024 La generación Z (personas nacidas entre los años 1995 y 2000) ha adoptado un enfoque diferente para ahorrar para el futuro comparado con generaciones anteriores. Una tendencia reciente llamada “soft saving” prioriza las mentalidades de “solo se vive una vez” (YOLO, por sus siglas en inglés) sobre ahorros a largo plazo. De hecho, el 73%^… Read More
6 Affordable Housing Resources You Should Know About March 29, 2024 In recent years, the United States has seen a vast increase in the demand for housing due to population growth, low interest rates and a strong economy. But according to a recent “State of the Nation Housing” report, those economic tailwinds also led to increased home prices, record rates of housing unaffordability and cost-burdened renters.… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Jamie Block March 21, 2024 FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Jamie Block, IT Director, Infrastructure. Hometown: Metamora, Illinois Years at FirstBank: 5 years In three to four sentences, describe your experience in… Read More
4 maneras en que la inteligencia artificial (IA) puede ayudar a crecer su negocio March 20, 2024 A pesar de ser una tecnología relativamente nueva, la inteligencia artificial (IA) ya ha comenzado a transformar los flujos de trabajo de los negocios y los modelos de personal. Según el IBM Global AI Adoption Index (2022)^, el 77% de los negocios ya han comenzado a explorar los beneficios de la IA en sus procesos.… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Patricia Johnston March 20, 2024 FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Patricia Johnston, Senior Vice President of Loan Servicing. Hometown: Dixon, California Years at FirstBank: 11 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: In… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Jessica Anson March 19, 2024 FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Jessica Anson, IT Director, Apps Development. Hometown: Littleton, CO Years at FirstBank: 24 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: I served as… Read More
FirstBank Announces Small Business Empowerment Award Winners March 15, 2024 In partnership with the Phoenix Suns, FirstBank is hosting the return of the Small Business Empowerment Awards. This season-long program is designed to strengthen marginalized communities and minority-owned businesses across the Valley, through financial and promotional support. Check out the winners below: Small Business Empowerment Award Winners “AAPI Business Award” Winner- Hannah Cho Beauty Hannah… Read More
7 maneras en las que FirstBank protege tu dinero y tu información personal February 26, 2024 De acuerdo con IBM^, la brecha de datos promedio le costó a las empresas $4.45 millones en el 2023. Con el 51 por ciento de las organizaciones planeando aumentar las pruebas de respuesta a incidentes, detección de amenazas y más, FirstBank sigue invirtiendo y expandiendo en formas de cómo protegemos su dinero e información personal.… Read More