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Tonia Zimmer, Peggy Donabauer, and Sheri Lemke were named a Minnesota Housing Top Producing Loan Officer by Minnesota Housing for their Fix Up home improvement loan production during 2021. Minnesota Housing is a state agency that works with loan...

The internet can be a scary place. Stories of identity theft and account breaches are enough to make many consumers pause before logging into their online accounts. But, despite the risks of managing finances online, it still provides a safer option...

It didn’t take long to find your dream home online. Located close to work, schools, and shopping, it meets every item on your wish list. Unfortunately, you’re not the only one ready to pay the listing price for the property. And in a seller’s...

When you plan to turn a passion into a profitable business, it’s hard to know where to begin. Overwhelmed but excited about owning your own business, you might be tempted to throw caution to the wind and move forward without considering startup...

When you’re in the market for a new or used car, truck, or recreational vehicle, shopping around for the best interest rate is a smart financial move. Low rates could mean smaller monthly payments and reduced borrowing costs. But qualifying for the...

You’re probably aware of how important your credit score is when applying for a loan or line of credit. But what do you know beyond that? Learn what your credit score means, how you can improve it, why your credit score may differ between sources,...

Properly managed finances are key to long-term success for any business. And while you can hire a professional accountant to help with money matters, there’s still plenty of value to knowing a thing or two yourself. Become a more empowered business...

Wondering if you should refinance from a 30-year mortgage to a 15-year mortgage? There are certainly pros and cons to doing so. For those who can afford higher payments, a 15-year loan offers a quicker path to equity and homeownership, and more...

Whether you’re getting your business off the ground or are taking it to the next level, you may wonder if a loan is what you need to succeed. If the timing is right, a business loan could help your company get the cash necessary to hire employees,...