Home appraisals are typically required during the home buying process in order to determine the current fair market value of the home. The home appraisal process is a combination of science and opinion—but mostly science, even though the value that the appraiser delivers is called an “opinion of value” as of the effective date of…
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Many first-time home buyers have stars in their eyes when they first begin house-hunting. Their ideal is a house that is move-in-ready, offers the number of bedrooms/baths/square footage they’re looking for, is in a great neighborhood and, of course, is within their budget. Matching all that criteria is often a tall order, especially the move-in-ready…
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Paying down your mortgage early may be possible, but is it smart?
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A good summer trip takes careful planning and budgeting. Here’s a step-by-step guide for planning a fun but financially responsible summer vacation.
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Here’s what citizens should know about keeping themselves, their loved ones and their homes and businesses safe from fires this year.
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Take some time to determine which ways you’re prepared for a sudden disaster, and in what ways you’re not.
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Bank Midwest debit cardholders enjoy the convenience and security of using a mobile wallet to pay for their purchases in person or online using Apple Pay, Google Pay or or Samsung Pay. Learn how to add your debit card to your mobile wallet!
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The second step in buying a home is finding out your credit score, and deciding how to proceed based on that.
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Though babies are sweet, and starting a family is a joyous occasion, there’s no denying that having a child is expensive.
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Budgeting for retirement isn’t the easiest thing to do, but it is incredibly important.
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If you’re in the market for a new car, your two main options are to sell your car yourself, or to trade in your wheels at a dealership. Each option has its own pros and cons.
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Retirement can be a tough decision to make.
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As a homebuyer, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make revolves around the type of financing you wish to obtain.
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You might not have previously considered it, but you need to insure your valuables.
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Do you know how to properly manage your debit and credit accounts?
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While it’s easy to assume you won’t be a target of a cybercrime, you can’t take anything for granted while checking your email or paying the bills.
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Individuals and businesses have become targets to a growing online fraud scheme known as ransomware. Ransomware is a form of malware used by cyber criminals to freeze your computer or mobile device, steal your data and demand that a “ransom” — typically anywhere from a couple of hundreds to thousands of dollars — be paid. …
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Getting a mortgage will take some time. Before you head to a lender, it’s important to ensure your finances are in order so you can secure the best possible interest rates and don’t fall behind on future payments.
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Bank Midwest is excited to announce that customers can take full advantage of Apple Pay.
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