Farmers National Bank Financial Podcast

In the latest episode from Farmers National Bank, Bryce Borkgren and Michael Urish discuss farming during a volatile market.  Tips for how to prepare, what to look for and how to protect yourself and your farm.  They dive into break-even points, resources to utilize, and tools to plan ahead.  Join us as we talk through farming during economic shifts. Learn more on the Farmers National Bank Website: Farming Through Economic Shifts Contact Bryce: (309) 944-0580 Contact Michael: (815) 537-2348 Website: farmersnationalbank.bank

In this episode from Farmers National Bank, Amanda Geuns, Jo Lea Holevoet, and Justin Nichols discuss some frequently asked questions surrounding residential lending.  They hit on a variety of topics including what is the mortgage process, how to get started with a mortgage loan, how much mortgage can I afford on my salary, and so much more.    Website: https://www.farmersnationalbank.bank  More information on Residential Lending FAQs Locations  Prophetstown Office: (815) 537-2348  Geneseo Office (309) 944-0580  Morrison Office (815) 772-3700 

In this episode from Farmers National Bank, Tracie Morgan, Jennifer Franks and Justin Nichols discuss bridging the gap between traditional and digital banking.  FNB is dedicated to offering personalized service to their customers either in-person or through digital services.  Tracie and Jennifer introduce you to digital banking products, discuss new features planned for the next 6 months and general fraud prevention with digital services.  Tune in to discover how Digital Doesn’t Mean Disconnected.    Website: https://www.farmersnationalbank.bank  Locations  Prophetstown Office: (815) 537-2348  Geneseo Office (309) 944-0580  Morrison Office (815) 772-3700 

Tis the season for scams.  Megan Thompson and Scott VanOpDorp with Farmers National Bank discuss some common scams during the holiday season and most importantly how to protect yourself.    Gain the upper hand against scammers with Megan and Scott's insightful podcast covering popup scams, business impersonation scams, animal purchase scams, romance scams, and imposter scams. Stay informed to safeguard your assets during the holiday season and beyond. 'Tis always the season for scammers, so stay vigilant and protect yourself.   Additional information on scams can be found here: https://www.farmersnationalbank.bank/top-financial-scams Website: https://www.farmersnationalbank.bank Locations Prophetstown Office: (815) 537-2348 Geneseo Office (309) 944-0580 Morrison Office (815) 772-3700

In this episode, we talk with Nick Emmerson, who is the Head Trust Officer and Vice President at Farmers National Bank, to help us better understand how a Trust Department can help you navigate and better understand these financial areas. When it comes to financial matters like Wealth Management, Retirement Planning, Farm Management, and Estate & Trust Administration it is easy for many individuals to get lost in various options and details.    Contact Information: Farmers National Bank Website Wealth Management Team Locations Prophetstown Office: (815) 537-2348 Geneseo Office (309) 944-0580 Morrison Office (815) 772-3700

In an increasingly digital world, the financial landscape has witnessed a significant increase in online lending platforms. However, are local bank loans still a viable and advantageous option? Join us in this thought-provoking podcast as we delve into the realm of borrowing and explore the key differences between online loans and the benefits of turning to your local bank for home loans with our guests Amanda and Jo Lea, Vice President of Real Estate Lending and Assistant Vice of President of Real Estate Lending for Farmers National Bank in Illinois.   Farmers National Bank Website

An agricultural bank, also known as an AG bank, is a type of financial institution that provides specialized financial services to farmers, agribusinesses, and other rural clients to help them manage their finances, invest in their operations, and grow their businesses. In comparison to other types of banks AG banks often have a more specialized understanding of the unique risks and opportunities of associated with the agricultural sector. We recently spoke with Brandt Hutchcraft and Steve Taets, who are loan officers with Farmers National Bank in Illinois to better understand the services and differences agriculture banking offers.   Famers National Bank Website