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Firstrust Bank Launches New Mortgage Program to Improve Access to Homeownership
The dream of homeownership is often out of reach for many, but Firstrust Bank’s new Home Prosper Mortgage Program is helping to make that dream a reality. The Home Prosper Mortgage Program, a Special Purpose Credit Program unique to Firstrust, is for borrowers purchasing homes in majority Black and Hispanic census tracts (MBHCT), where more…
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Citadel Credit Union’s New Partnership to Power Wealth Management Programs, Enhance Member Experience
Citadel Credit Union’s wealth management team is transitioning from its broker-dealer relationship to Cetera Investment Services, a leading broker-dealer known for its expertise in supporting credit unions and banks. This collaboration represents a significant step in Citadel’s commitment to delivering unparalleled financial health and growth opportunities to its members. Following consolidation that impacted its prior broker-dealer,…
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Why Digital Asset Management Matters More Than Ever
In a world where technology drives our daily lives, it is no surprise that we have increasingly placed more value on our digital identities and belongings, also known as digital assets. Digital assets encompass everything from personal records, videos, and social media content to passwords, biometric data, and financial information such as bank accounts and…
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C&N Boosts Efficiency for Businesses with Clover’s Point of Sale Technology
C&N has partnered with Clover, a leader in point of sale (POS) technology aimed at providing local businesses with powerful, integrated POS solutions. This collaboration helps businesses streamline everyday operations, improve customer service, and deliver better overall efficiency. “Because we know the challenges that local businesses face, C&N adopts the best tools available to help…
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Penn Community Bank Once Again Among America’s Best Regional Banks
Penn Community Bank has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The annual ranking recognized top regional banks and credit unions in the United States based on a large-scale study of over 9,000 institutions, more than 70,000 customer surveys, and millions of social media reviews. “Being named one of America’s…
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Bryn Mawr Trust Survey Reveals Gaps Exist in Americans’ Digital Asset Awareness, Estate Planning
According to a new survey from Bryn Mawr Trust, Americans have little awareness about the importance of digital estate planning, despite placing a high monetary value on their digital assets. The survey found that Americans estimate a value of $191,516 on average for digital assets; however, 76 percent reported having little or no knowledge of…
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Penn Community Bank Matches $10,000 in Donations to Support Local Affordable Housing
Penn Community Bank recently completed a successful matched-giving campaign with Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties (HFHMDC), providing the organization with a total contribution of $18,359 to support affordable housing initiatives. The bank’s contribution includes a $10,000 match to $8,359 raised during HFHMDC’s World Habitat Day Giving Week Campaign held earlier this fall.…
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Penn Community Bank Exec Named as ‘City & State Pennsylvania’ Impact Award Winner
Bernard Tynes, Penn Community Bank’s Executive Vice President and Chief Experience and Impact Officer, has been named as a recipient of City & State Pennsylvania’s 2024 Impact Award. The Impact Awards recognize Pennsylvania’s premier changemakers who are transforming their communities and the commonwealth for the greater good. Honorees represent diverse sectors including business, nonprofit, government, and advocacy,…
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Large Shareholder Urges Warminster-based Arbutus to Seek Partners Instead of Selling More Stock
Whitefort Capital Management is urging Warminster-based Arbutus Biopharma to look at all options for its lead product portfolio instead of just diluting investor holdings by selling more stock to fund the next stage of clinical testing, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York investment firm, which is a major shareholder in…
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Penn Community Bank Survey Reveals Rising Service Needs, Debuts Giving Tuesday Grants
Penn Community Bank recently released findings from its community needs assessment which surveyed dozens of nonprofit organizations across its five-county footprint. The assessment reveals significant increases in service demands, with over 70 percent of organizations reporting higher needs in 2024 and 42 percent citing “significant” increases — straining budgets and volunteers. Key findings highlight critical…
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On a Wing and a Prayer, Oliver Heating & Cooling Wins Firstrust Bank’s Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
When the folks at Oliver Heating & Cooling submitted their entry into the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a new contest from Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles aimed at supporting and promoting local businesses, they did so on a wing and a prayer. Both literally and figuratively. “The deadline to enter was Oct. 15, but…
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Nonprofits Invited to Join in Penn Community Bank Survey for a Chance to Receive $2,500 Contribution
As the area’s largest mutual bank, Penn Community Bank’s commitment to Greater Good Banking drives its mission of building healthier, more resilient communities. To advance this mission, the Bank is launching a community research study on corporate social responsibility in our region and invites you to share your expertise in this important initiative. By collecting…
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Nomination Period Opens for 24th Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards
Citadel Credit Union has officially opened the nomination period for its 24-year Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. It will remain open through Jan. 15. The program honors local teachers throughout the region in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties who go above and beyond for their students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Nominations are…
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A Home for the Holidays? Tips to Reignite Your Home Search This Winter
The housing market remains tight, presenting challenges for many aspiring homebuyers who have been sidelined in recent years. While the Federal Reserve has started decreasing interest rates, mortgage rates tend to be tied more closely to U.S. Treasury bonds. However, there are steps you can take now to prepare yourself for when you find your…
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6 Benefits of Using a Certificate of Deposit for Savings
Are you still searching for a safe way to grow your savings? A Certificate of Deposit (CD) from a trusted financial institution could be the solution you’ve been looking for. If you’re not a seasoned saver, this term may sound over your head, but we can assure you, it’s not. It’s a popular savings tool…
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Long Island Veterinarian Finds Lifeline in Firstrust Bank After Flash Flood Ravages His Practice
When a rare flash flood in the early morning hours of Aug. 19 ravaged his business, Dr. Matthew Steinberg, the owner of Commack Veterinary Center in Long Island’s Suffolk County, was left in a state of despair. Dr. Steinberg’s practice was one of several businesses in a strip mall that unexpectedly saw several feet of…
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‘Mutual Interest’ Magazine: Shifting Gears
In a world where big box stores and national chains increasingly dominate, the success story of Rob’s Automotive & Collision Center stands out as a shining example of what can be achieved through passion, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to customer service. From its humble beginnings operating out of a home garage, Rob Leipziger’s…
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Veteran-Owned Sequoia Lending Partners with Apex Commercial Capital to Drive Financial Solutions
Navy veteran Allen Wu, the founder and CEO of Sequoia Lending, a brokerage firm based in Rockville, Md., arrived in the United States with his parents and two siblings when he was just eight years old. Having emigrated from China, Wu quickly developed a deep and lifelong appreciation for the opportunities this country would afford…
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