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Altabank Women In Business Contest Winners
11/10/2021
In October, we hosted our Women In Business Contest to give a platform to women-owned businesses. We encouraged different communities to interact and engage with diverse communities on social media…
Altabank pledges $100,000 to CAPSA to support housing and clinical therapy.
10/29/2021
CACHE VALLEY, UT—October 29, 2021 Building upon its longstanding relationship and support for CAPSA—a non-profit domestic violence, sexual abuse, and rape recovery center—Altabank has pledged $100,000 over five years to help…
Altabanking Ep. 6: The State of Utah's Economy with Natalie Gocnhour
4/5/22
Natalie Gochnour reviews Utah's 2021 economy and discusses where things are headed for 2022 in this episode of the Altabanking podcast.
Six Things to Know About Rising Interest Rates and the Housing Market
4/8/22
Over the last two years, low rates and low inventory fueled a hot housing market. This has led to an unprecedented rise in home values leading to shocking cash bids on many homes. As of January 2022, the median sale price of a single-family home was up 16% year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors...
Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans Everyone Should Know About
4/26/2021
Utah business is looking up post-pandemic. According to The Enterprise, three in five Utah small businesses have fully recovered or expect to be fully recovered by September, and 40 percent…
Black-Owned Small Business Contest Nominees
2/22/2021
Highlighting the top Utah small business nominations for Altabank’s social media contest. In honor of Black History Month, Altabank held a social-media-based contest for Black-owned small businesses in Utah and…
Two Key Points to Know About Rising Interest Rates and Commercial Real Estate
4/8/22
Rates are expected to rise an estimated six additional times this year for a total of seven increases. Rising interest rates could affect the overall total cost of your project. Your banker can help you evaluate options for variable versus fixed rates on your loans to determine the best option for you...
What to Expect from the Rising Interest Rates and the Housing Market
4/8/22
As we enter spring, we prepare for the home buying season that occurs in Utah each year. We continue to see challenges in the mortgage sector that includes historically low inventory for prospective buyers and interest rates moving higher. Interest rates can affect an individual’s purchasing power as rates go higher...
Supporting IHC’s Reach Out and Read Program
10/29/2020
Salt Lake City – October 28, 2020 – Altabank™, Utah’s largest community bank, today announced a long-term partnership with Intermountain Healthcare through a $500,000 donation to its Healthy Kids initiative’s…
Your Commercial Loan Application Checklist [Infographic]
6/26/2020
What do you need to apply for a commercial loan? We’ve put together a brief checklist of common items you should have ready to help the loan application process go…
Red Flags on Your Loan Application [Infographic]
4/18/2020
Here’s a list of five things that commercial loan officers consider to be red flags and what you can do to improve your application.
Online Banking Tutorial [Video]
4/13/2020
A Step-by-Step Tutorial New to online banking? In this video we’ll will walk you through creating an online account so you can manage your finances from home.
How to Make Your Commercial Loan Stand Out
4/13/2020
What makes your commercial loan application stand out? We talked to our top loan officers to discover what makes an application catch their attention and they gave us a list…
8 Commercial Lending FAQs
4/8/2020
Interested in getting a commercial loan, but unsure where to start? Our commercial loan process flow chart will help you understand the basics. Commercial real estate loans, capital lines of…
8 Frequently Asked Questions about Commercial Lending
3/31/2020
Commercial real estate loans, capital lines of credit, equipment loans, construction loans…with commercial lending continually expanding its offerings, the most basic questions can become afterthoughts. Keep reading to find out…
Altabank Honored by 2020 Webby Awards
6/8/2020
Utah’s largest community bank announced it was named a 2020 Webby Awards’ Honoree for Best User Interface for its new website.
Altabanking Podcast #5 – Business Planning: Year-End Tax Planning and a Road Map for the Future with Judd Austin
11/30/2021
Subscribe: You can listen to the Altabanking Podcast on Apple’s iTunes Store, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Audible and Stitcher Radio. In this year’s final episode of Altabanking, a business podcast…
Altabanking Podcast #4 – The Power and Progress of Women in Business with Deborah Bayle
10/29/2021
Subscribe: You can listen to the Altabanking Podcast on Apple’s iTunes Store, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Audible and Stitcher Radio. In this episode: 6:33: The importance of highlighting women in business…
Altabanking Podcast #3 – Real Estate and Utah’s Housing Market, Ben Pack Talks Home Buying, Selling and Everything In Between
9/3/2021
Subscribe: You can listen to the Altabanking Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, and Stitcher Radio. The pandemic has supercharged the housing market across the nation, driven by…
Altabanking, What Are Sweep Accounts?
8/10/2021
Understanding Sweep Accounts Automation is everything these days, especially when it comes to money management. Thanks to sweep accounts, idle money gets a boost, even while you sleep. A sweep…
Altabanking, Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
7/9/2021
Mortgage rates remain near historic lows and Utah homeowners are benefitting. Current low refinancing rates are helping Utahns consolidate debt into fewer loan payments, decrease the loan term and save…
Altabanking, All Things Commercial Real Estate with Ryan Jones
7/2/2021
Subscribe: You can listen to the Altabanking Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, and Stitcher Radio. Halfway through 2021, Utah’s overall economy is on the rebound and the…
6 Common Questions About Treasury Management Services
6/4/2021
Savvy business owners know that innovation and automation are key to running an efficient enterprise, especially when it comes to achieving financial goals. Treasury management services offer large and mid-sized…
Altabanking, Discussing Utah’s Economy in 2021 with Natalie Gochnour
4/16/2021
Subscribe: Available now on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify. The past year was a rollercoaster that threw everyone for a loop, but four months into 2021, there is a…
Filing Your 2020 Small Business Taxes
2/19/2021
The pandemic took everyone by surprise and its effect on small businesses across the country has been a topic of interest. The COVID-19 relief support options that subsequently followed have…
The State of Utah’s Economy with Natalie Gochnour
12/18/2020
Altabanking episode 41 with Natalie Gochnour Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: The State of Utah’s Economy with Natalie Gochnour Segment Title: Altabanking, The State of Utah’s Economy GRANT: Welcome to…
The Rewards & Benefits of Business Credit Cards
12/11/2020
Altabanking episode 40 with Mike Baum Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Business Credit Cards with Mike Baum Segment Title: Altabanking, The Rewards Of A Business Credit Card GRANT: Welcome to…
Benefits of Commercial Loans With Community Banks
11/27/2020
Altabanking episode 38 with Community Banks Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: The Benefits of Commercial Banking with Your Community Bank Segment Title: Altabanking, The Benefits of Commercial Banking GRANT: Welcome…
How To Get a VA Loan in Utah
11/13/2020
Altabanking episode 36 with Ben Pack Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: VA Loans with Ben Pack Segment Title: Altabanking, How To Get a VA Loan In Utah GRANT: Welcome to…
Reach Out And Read Partnership with IHC
10/30/2020
Altabanking episode 34 with Dr. Davis and Stan Sorensen Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Reach Out and Read – Dr. Davis and Stan Sorensen Segment title: Intermountain Healthcare Partnership &…
Quarterly Newsletter for Q2
7/27/2021
Years ago at a loan closing with a long-time client, we discovered an error on a key provision of the loan agreement. We were embarrassed at the oversight and apologized…
Why it Pays to Switch to a Community Bank
1/29/2020
Community banks have a finger on the pulse of the local community and are known for their friendly, personal service and dedication to residents of the area . When you…
The Best Commercial Construction Lending Rates
1/27/2020
There are many factors at play when it comes to commercial construction lending for companies looking to purchase additional investment properties, get into a new manufacturing facility, open new storefronts,…