Credit scores are a sensitive topic for many people. According to a survey by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, more people would be more embarrassed to admit their credit scores than their weight (30 percent vs. 12 percent). Having a healthy credit score is necessary if you want to apply for loans or apartments,… Read more »
Achieving and maintaining a good credit score will help you fund the major purchases that you’ve been dreaming about — and save money over time. Here are just some of the doors that having a positive credit history will open for you. 1. More Confidence in Obtaining a Loan Granted, financial institutions take more than… Read more »
For most adults, establishing credit is an important step to becoming financially independent. A good credit history is essential if you want to obtain a mortgage, vehicle loan, or other type of financing. But if you don’t have a credit history, how do you get started? In this blog, you’ll learn some different ways to… Read more »
Andrew Peyton has been hired as a Commercial Loan Officer for the Vandalia-Butler office and surrounding areas. In making the announcement, Dan Heitmeyer, Vice President of Commercial Banking, said that Andrew will be joining Montgomery County Commercial Lenders, Joel K. Bopp and Michelle L. Sherrill, to help lead the bank’s efforts to grow Minster Bank’s… Read more »
You’ve probably seen the Minster Bank logo around town, on your bank statements or when you log into your online banking portal. Did you know each of the logo’s elements has a special meaning? Quiz yourself below to see how well you know Minster Bank. [answer key at the bottom] Question 1: The golden bar… Read more »
If you’ve ever noticed how our customer service sets us apart from other banks, you can thank the Call Center. As our Call Center Manager, Julie Uhlenhake was involved with building the department from the ground up when she first started with us in 1997. Through the years, Julie has taken on various roles including… Read more »
The real world is expensive, and if young adults lack financial aptitude, they will struggle not only fiscally, but emotionally as well. That’s why you need to acquire financial skills as you make your way through college, navigate your first job and learn to save for the years to come. 1. College-Bound: Learn About Money… Read more »
