Great Plains National Bank

Bank credit: is it growing, and where’s it going?

Lenders have loosened purse strings, but some sectors are monopolising bank loans. Hence the clamour for more credit

Here's What You Need to Look For to Make Sure You're Not Being Scammed at the ATM

Mortgage Loans: Stick With A Bank Or Go With A Broker?

It matters where you go for a mortgage. Who offers a better deal — a banker or broker?

Is a personal loan for you?

Personal loans have surged in popularity, due in part to increasing consumer confidence and a growing array of online lenders to provide them.

5 Things You Should Never Buy With Your Credit Card

Put that plastic away! For these six expenses, you’re better off leaving your credit card in your wallet.

Terrible Financial Advice: Top 10 Tips You Shouldn't Follow

It seems like everyone from bloggers to your next-door neighbor doles out financial advice these days. It can be difficult figuring out who to believe, and bad tips can pop up as frequently as thunderstorms in the summertime

Tips for a successful Youth Month Savings Challenge

There’s less than two months to go until National Credit Union Youth Month™, when credit unions from coast to coast will urge kids to “Give a Hoot About Savings” and discover the life-changing power of credit union membership. As your celebration planning gets underway, don’t forget about one of the most powerful business development opportunities …

Is a Credit Union Mortgage Right For You?

There are many pros to getting a mortgage through a credit union — if you qualify.

Banks continue to ease mortgage lending standards, but it’s not helping

For the third quarter of 2018, banks reported easing their standards on most categories of residential real estate loans, even while experiencing weaker demand for the products overall.

Bank Statement Loans Are Only as Safe as the Lenders Originating Them

Lenders asking whether bank loans are safe are missing the point and should instead be more concerned with the standard they apply when underwriting them.

Top 5 Reasons A Mortgage Is Denied After Pre-Approval

A mortgage can be denied even after a buyer is pre-approved. There are many reasons why a mortgage is denied after pre-approval. See the top 5 here.

Five ways to grow your community bank's loan portfolio

Community banks are continually searching for ways to grow their loan portfolio.

So Many Mortgage Choices: Which Is Best For You?

Mortgage lenders are loosening up, making it easier to get mortgage-qualified on a home. Clear advice for buying a home and getting a low mortgage rate.

4 Things That Won't Break the Bank for National Spouse's Day

It's National Spouse's Day, and we have four simple ways to show your spouse how much you care without breaking the bank.

FHA Mortgage Requirements and Guidelines: A Detailed Look

FHA Mortgage Requirements and Guidelines: A Detailed Look For many potential home buyers, the FHA mortgage is a fundamental part of their buying strategy. This particular mortgage has been a staple program for multiple generations and has helped numerous people realize the dream of owning a home. FHA Mortgage Requirements and General Guidelines FHA, an acronym for Federal Housing Authority, does not directly offer the loans…

Make Your House FHA-Loan Friendly

Know the basics of FHA loan rules and you stand a better chance of selling your house or condo.