Community Center

At Forte Bank so much of what we do is about how we’re giving back to the community — whether that’s in the form of employee volunteer hours, a financial contribution for a community project, or just our business philosophy and how we serve customers.

Our Community Center blog spotlights bank events, financial education and financial security topics that we think are important you know about, and activities going on in and around Washington County.

• Online Mortgage vs. Local Community Bank: Which is Best for You?

  by Jen Novotny | Aug 13, 2018
  If you need a mortgage, is an online mortgage company or a local community bank a better fit for you?
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• Prequalification vs. Preapproval — Do You Need It and What’s the Difference?

  by Jen Novotny | Aug 03, 2018
  Prequalification or preapproval will give you an idea of whether or not you qualify for a mortgage, and if so, how much you qualify for. While some may think these two things are interchangeable, they are not the same thing.
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