It’s no secret purchasing property is a time-tested strategy to help build wealth. Owning commercial real estate provides tax benefits, financial advantages, and other perks buyers can use to make a profit.  Here’s what you need to know about Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate (OOCRE) and how buyers can use this tool to improve cash flow.… Read More


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


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


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


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 “Los Suns Small Business MVP” Winner- Notambox Notambox… Read More


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


Comprar una casa es una de las mayores decisiones financieras que puedes tomar. Si bien el proceso puede parecer intimidante, hay programas, recursos y profesionales dispuestos a ayudarte con los retos que trae comprar tu primera casa. Estas son algunas cosas que debes tener en cuenta antes de comprar y lo que puedes esperar del… Read More


Una encuesta^ reciente de American Bankers Association (ABA, por sus siglas en inglés) encontró que la banca móvil fue el método bancario preferido en el 2023, según el 60 por ciento de los millennials, el 57 por ciento de la generación Z y el 52 por ciento de los individuos de la generación X. Con… Read More