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Granite Bank Announces Acquisition of Maple Bank
Granite Bank Announces Acquisition of Maple Bank Granite Bank, in Cold Spring, MN, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire MapleBank, headquartered in Champlin, MN. Maple Bank is a single-location community bank founded in...
Credit: The Good, The Bad, & How to Improve Your Score
Why Your Credit Score May Vary: There are three credit reporting agencies, TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian – and when obtaining your personal credit score it is important to remember that while the information contained in each report tends to be...
How to Know When to Refinance Your Mortgage
4 Primary Considerations When Refinancing Will I still live in my current home for more than x-yrs? Will I remove my Private Mortgage Insurance or equivalent, by refinancing? Will I fund a home improvement or large expenditure in the near future?...
Is Refinancing the Best Step for You
What things should I consider to decide if refinancing is the right thing for me/us? How long do we plan to stay in our home? What is our current rate vs. today’s rates? Do we need to cash-out some equity? Will refinance eliminate our mortgage...
How to Apply for a PPP Loan – It’s Not Too Late!
Overview We are accepting applications for first and second round PPP loans on our website, HERE. Rather than fill out the paper application provided by the SBA, our online platform streamlines the application process to make it easier on you. It...
How to Calculate 25% Revenue Reduction for PPP 2nd Draw Loans
How do I know if I met the 25% gross revenue decline rule? “Gross revenue” means any and all revenue received from the sale of products or services. The measurement period is based on a calendar quarter (January-March, April-June, July-September,...
The Story Behind Our PPP Success and How We’ll Replicate It for You in Round 2
In the early days of PPP, there was chaos and confusion surrounding the program. An avalanche of questions came in: “Would the money run out?” “How do I get my loan submitted in time?!” and “I’m not a customer of yours but can I get the PPP loan...
4 Simple Reasons to Choose an Independent Insurance Agent
There are many insurance agencies out there to choose from, but have you considered working with an independent insurance agency vs. direct? What’s the difference? Let’s compare it to going shoe shopping. You may choose to shop at name brand stores...
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