Inspiration from the Most Creative People in Banking
How far can our bank take you? Just use your imagination. Our blog is where we share our insights, ideas, and advice on how real life integrates with financial life. Your dreams can’t fit in a bank vault. Think boldly and read a few articles below for some extra inspiration.
Frequently Asked Questions from Home Buyers
In most cases, a home is the biggest purchase of a person’s life. So, it’s always good to ask questions. American Bank & Trust has worked with buyers and realtors alike on the process.And we invited Kate Patrick of 605 Real Estate to share her experience and...
Tips on the Best Time to Buy a Home
For every person that’s ever bought a home, there are another ten people that tell you how or when you should do it. There is no perfect answer on when, but American Bank & Trust mortgage bankers study the housing market. So we can help you with a few insights on...
Balancing a Business and Family – AB&T Customer Shares How She Does It
American Bank & Trust has been in business banking for a long time. So, we’ve seen a lot of startups, entrepreneurs and generational businesses. There’s nothing simple about work life balance. But, American Bank & Trust has a few tips on how to make that...
Who Should Settle Your Estate Plan – Or Be Your Trustee?
Not FDIC Insured | Not Bank Guaranteed | May Lose Value | Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency | Not a Bank Deposit One of the most important questions to be addressed in an estate plan is the choice of the executor to supervise the settlement of...
5 Reasons for a Trust
Not FDIC Insured | Not Bank Guaranteed | May Lose Value | Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency | Not a Bank Deposit A trust plays a crucial role in thoughtful estate planning. You might think that the doubling of the amount exempt from federal...
3 Smart Ways to Use a HELOC Loan
One of the great perks of home ownership is equity. A HELOC is a Home Equity Line of Credit that uses the equity in your home. Your home equity is the difference between your home’s value and the balance of your mortgage. Typically, HELOCs have a competitive loan rate...
Credit score not as good as it should be? You’re probably breaking these 5 rules.
Good credit isn’t a mystery or achieved with a secret to which only some people are privy. It’s simple really: If you follow the rules, you’ll have a good credit score. If you break the rules, your credit will suffer. Unfortunately, too many people don’t understand...
How To Find a Bank That Makes Running Your Business Easier
If you’re running a business, you need a bank—that much is clear. What’s not always so clear is which bank is the best for your business banking.With a bank on every block and corner of the internet too, finding the right one can be an overwhelming choice. It’s not as...
American Bank & Trust Donates Over $16,700 in Spirit Card Funds to Area Schools
American Bank & Trust strives to make a positive and lasting impact on communities. One way the bank accomplishes this is through their Spirit Card program. These cards promote school pride and generate income for school districts. A Spirit Card is a Debit Card...
