Purchasing Your First Home? Here’s What You Need to Know Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make. While the process can seem intimidating, there are programs, resources and professionals ready to help you with the challenges of purchasing your first home. Here are some things to consider before buying and what you can expect from the process. Homeownership Can… Read More
FirstBank Surprises the DePalma Family in Broomfield When tragedy strikes, it can seem impossible to persevere. However, the DePalma family did just that and turned their tragedy into an inspiring message and legacy for their son. With FirstBank helping customers and communities in need through our Act of Goodness campaign, we had the opportunity to honor their son and provide the DePalma’s… Read More
4 Ways to Take Advantage of Rising Interest Rates Though rising interest rates come with ambiguous strains on the economy, there are ways to use those price hikes to your advantage. Whether it’s opening a high-interest savings account or transferring credit card balances, we’ve gathered three tips to help you navigate increasing interest rates. Maximize Your Savings Account While inflation has made it hard… Read More
4 Tips for Navigating Interest Rates and Loans in 2023 With the Federal Reserve continuing to raise interest rates to fight inflation, it can feel intimidating to navigate interest rates, loans and mortgages these days. The Fed raised rates for the 10th consecutive time following their meeting on May 3rd. However, the modest .25% hike suggests policymakers might be moving in a new direction for… Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander History Month Spotlight: Yoo Jin Han FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI) by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today we’re featuring Yoo Jin Han, Project Manager. Hometown/birthplace: Daegu, South Korea Years at FirstBank: 8 years In three… Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander History Month Spotlight: Aminaa Bayar FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI) by recognizing some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today we’re featuring Aminaa Bayar, Business Analyst. Hometown: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Years at FirstBank: 1 year and 6 months In three to… Read More
FirstBank’s Jenny Bencomo Shares Her Artistry in the Carbondale Arts Showcase FirstBank believes, “if you do right by your employees, they’ll do right by you.” To help our employees establish a healthy work-life balance, we encourage everyone to express themselves and pursue their dreams. For Jenny Bencomo, Senior Personal Banker, her artistic talents are displayed in the Glenwood Springs FirstBank Branch and through the Carbondale… Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander History Month Spotlight: Phuong Bui-Tran FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander History Month (AAPI) by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today we’re featuring Phuong Bui-Tran, Senior Personal Banker. Hometown: Vietnam Years at FirstBank: 3 years and 4 months… Read More
FirstBank Introduces Real-Time Payments® to Help Get You Your Money Faster FirstBank is excited to introduce the Real-Time Payments (RTP®) system, which makes funds immediately available and reduces cash flow challenges present with other payment methods. What are Real-Time Payments®? Real-Time Payments can move money into a business or consumer account within seconds and can be immediately accessed. In addition to immediate funds availability, other… Read More
6 Ways Your Teen Can Prepare for Financial Responsibility According to a Greenlight® study in 2021, 74% of teens don’t feel confident about their financial education. What’s more, only 13 states require high school students to take a personal-finance class to graduate. So, the chances of your teen learning basic money lessons, without your help, are meager. Since financial literacy is key to building… Read More