By now we hope that you’ve seen the announcement regarding Bryant Bank’s upgrade to a new digital banking platform. Beginning June 22nd, you will engage with a new Bryant Bank Online and Mobile Banking that brings together some of your favorite features, is simpler to navigate, and very secure. It’s a digital banking system that… Read more »
Category: Money Talks
Economic Impact Payments: Frequently Asked Questions
Many of you are hearing about the stimulus payments that the federal government is disbursing, called the Economic Impact Payments (EIP). As you may know, some payments are now being deposited into bank accounts. The IRS is working to distribute these payments as soon as possible. Knowing that there may be many questions regarding this payment,… Read more »
What is fraud, and how can we prevent it?
“A knowing misrepresentation of the truth or concealment of a material fact to induce another to act to his or her detriment.” This is the definition for fraud used by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). To put it a little more simply, fraud can include any crime for gain that uses deception as… Read more »
What’s a HELOC? A great option for home winterization and other improvements
By John Platt, Bryant Bank Vice President NMLS ID 779562 My first home was an older house not built with modern-day insulation standards. As winter approached, I used a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to insulate the walls and to purchase and install windows that were better insulated as well. The result was a… Read more »
Christmas in July: Start Saving Now
In the midst of vacations, hot days at the pool, and planning for back to school, most people do not have Christmas on their mind. We know there is a lot going on right now, but the truth is that the holiday season will be here before we know it. There is one task you… Read more »
The Importance of Complete Financial Reports
In commercial lending, we use the phrase “the story” quite a bit. Can an owner tell his or her story about the history, vision, and passion for the business? Can we clearly get a sense that the loan request matches what we hear? Finally, do the numbers tell the same story? This last question is… Read more »
What Our Bankers Wish They Had Known: A Celebration of Financial Literacy Month
The month of April is celebrated as Financial Literacy Month, and as bankers, this is something we care about a lot. Throughout the month the Council for Economic Education (CEE) holds events to shine a spotlight on the importance of economic and financial education. According to the CEE, industry leaders, scholars, and policymakers agree that… Read more »
How to Help Prevent Debit Card Fraud
Greetings from our North River branch in Tuscaloosa! As part of International Fraud Awareness Week we want to remind you of a few important factors to help prevent fraud on your account! Traveling Traveling is part of everyday life. Whether it’s for work or leisure, remind Bryant Bank that you’re heading out of town. This… Read more »
