In part one of our series on buying a business, we looked at key points to consider when evaluating a purchase. Once you’ve completed that initial evaluation, now it is time to consider some additional aspects of the business you are considering for purchase and to determine whether buying the business is right for […]
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Answers to Questions About Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
By Andrea Eldert, NMLS #1094715 Insurance is a fact of life. It provides security in the case that things don’t go as planned. Health insurance covers the cost of medical care during an illness or injury. Auto insurance covers the cost of car repairs. Homeowners insurance pays for the damage done to a home. So […]
Learn More About the Rural Development Mortgage
By Andrea Eldert Every home is unique, and every homeowner is an individual. So why should all mortgages be the same? At Federated Bank, we don’t think they should be. While the traditional mortgage is right for some people, others don’t fit into the traditional mold. This doesn’t mean that homeownership isn’t a possibility. As […]
The True Cost of Buying a Car
The process of buying a car can be both confusing and exhausting. Various opportunities are available to potential car buyers, including purchase at car dealerships, through personal auto sales, or online. Buyers who don’t want to be taken for a ride on an auto purchase know they need to be knowledgeable about the values of […]
Benefits of a Good Credit Score
By Domi Garcia Credit scores can often be confusing and difficult to navigate, but that’s not a reason to ignore them. There are serious benefits to understanding your credit score. A good credit score can help you reap benefits in nearly every aspect of your life, sometimes in the places you least expect. Here are […]
4 Ways to Invest in Your Small Business
By Joan Honeycutt Starting a business is a little bit like planting a garden. In the beginning, you set aside space, till the soil, and plant seeds. But for this garden to succeed, it needs fertilizer and water on a regular basis. Just like a garden, a small business needs regular care and investment so […]


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