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YouFirst Heroes
YouFirst HEROESFirst United Bank & Trust is honored to support our local veterans and first responders for their service to our...
How a Small Business Can Manage Risk
As a small business owner, you are well aware of how a sound financial plan, effective risk management and intelligent decisions can benefit your company. In today’s entrepreneurial climate, there are plenty of places for mistakes to pile up, and a lack of focus can cause little errors to turn into major headaches.
7 Financial Tips for Military Families
Military families make incredible sacrifices, often navigating deployments, relocations, and the challenges of maintaining a stable home...
7 Tips for Buying or Building a Home
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, planning a move, or looking for a vacation home, buying or building a home can be challenging. Let’s get started with a few tips to make this as easy as possible.
The Importance of Estate Planning
An estate plan isn’t just for the wealthy. It provides more detailed instructions than a will on how assets and end-of-life wishes should be handled. One way to honor your familial relationships is to establish an estate plan.
It’s National Preparedness Month! Ensure You’re Prepared for All Types of Emergencies
September is National Preparedness Month, a time meant to highlight the importance of being prepared for all types of emergencies and disasters.
4 Benefits of Using Your Home Equity for Home Improvements
As long as your home’s market value doesn’t drop, you can build your home equity by paying off your loans faster or else by renovating your home, which will boost your home’s value — and your home equity. You can even use your home equity to make home improvements — a win-win.
Community Episode – On Eagles’ Wings
Today we meet with Casey Conaway, the Director of Development at On Eagles Wings, an Equine Therapy facility in North Central West Virginia to discuss the good they are doing in the community. Learn more about their efforts and upcoming events, and how you can help, at http://oneagleswingswv.org
These 4 Life Events Will Change Your Insurance Needs
Over the course of your life, your insurance needs will change depending on the life events you experience, such as getting married, buying a home, having children, or growing older. In this article, we take a look at four major life events and how they will alter your various insurance needs over time.
Buying a Home with Lindsay Williams and Cody Sustakoski
In the final of our 3-part series, we are joined by Linsday Williams, Realtor/Owner at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Touchdown Pros Realty (bhhstouchdownhp.com), and Cody Sustakoski, Residential Loan Originator in First United’s Mortgage area to discuss the home buying process best practices from the experts.
What Matters Most – The Importance of a Trust with Jen Jones
In today’s episode, we begin a 3 part series with Jen Jones, Senior Wealth Advisor with First United’s Wealth Management department. The topic today is about the importance of a Trust. What is a Trust and why might you need one?
What Matters Most – Community Episode with Ashley Burleson
In today’s community episode, we talk with Ashley Burleson, Senior Relationship Advisor at the Hagerstown Community Office. We discuss the role of community bankers and one particularly touching story of community support.
First United Bank & Trust and Exclamation Labs Win Financial Services Technology Award
Financial Information Systems (FIS), a global leader in financial services technology, recently announced First United Bank & Trust as one of the winners of their 2020 FIS Impact Awards program.
How to Safely Sell and Show Homes During a Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many people to take a close look at their current living situation. Between the growing need for home offices and the desire for spaces with greater access to fresh air, the evolving needs of people around the country has created new opportunities for buyers and sellers alike.
The Real Estate Market During COVID-19: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
From the office tower to the grocery store, no business has been spared from the long shadow cast by COVID-19. Since the initial March outbreak of the coronavirus in the U.S., waves of stay-at-home orders, shuttered businesses, and concerns over public health and safety have placed entire industries at the whim of an infectious disease that shows no signs of abating anytime soon.
First United Bank & Trust Offers 7 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score – American Housing Month
“Whether you’re renting or buying, your credit score is significant,” said Scott Hostetler, Vice President & Residential Lending Relationship Manager. “It is important for you to responsibly manage your debt levels and maintain good credit reports so that you are more attractive to leasing agents and mortgage lenders.”
SBA PPP Forgiveness
The forgiveness information noted below has not yet been updated to reflect the latest changes, which are pending related to additional...
Will businesses who receive this loan be eligible for loan forgiveness?
An individual or entity that is eligible to receive a covered loan is eligible for forgiveness of indebtedness on that loan in an amount...
To Buy or Not to Buy?
Investing is like life: nothing ventured, nothing gained.If you're planning to buy a home, you probably have good reasons for your...
Home Equity Line of Credit Offer
Limited Time Offer!Let us help you do the things you want to do. No matter what you’ve been dreaming about doing, a First United Bank...
Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit: Which Is Best for You?
Things break. Emergencies happen. And if you are like many Americans, you may not have the extra cash on hand to pay for these expenses. Homeowners generally have two options for getting the money they need — a home equity line of credit or a home equity loan.
Moving Checklist: Budgeting for Your Next Move
Moving is stressful, no doubt about it. To ensure your next move goes as smoothly as possible, it’s helpful to create a budget—and stick to it. With your finances under control, you can focus your attention on getting to your new place as quickly as possible and settling in.
Mortgage
When you purchase a home, you commit to building your community. That’s why mortgage lending is one of the best parts of being a local bank. At First United, we carefully guide you through the process, mindful that your home may be one of the most significant purchases you ever make.
First United Proud Sponsor of the 2018 Christmas Charity Tour of Homes
First United Bank & Trust are proud sponsors of the 2018 Christmas Charity Tour of Homes. The proceeds from this tour will be donated...
Payments & Processing
As a business owner, we know that cash flow is regularly on your mind. Our suite of services–combined with our team of experts will take away much of the stress that you deal with on a regular basis. First United can help you get a better understanding of the ins and outs of cash management and the products and services to make it easier to operate.
Business Loans & Credit
Business Loans & CreditAn influx of cash can make a world of difference for a business. First United gives you the opportunity to...
FIRST UNITED BANK & TRUST PROMOTES SHANE M. SMALL TO SENIOR WEALTH ADVISOR
Keith R. Sanders, Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Officer and Jennifer L. Jones, Vice President & Senior Wealth Advisor and...
2017 Christmas Tour of Homes
First United Bank & Trust are proud sponsors of the 2017 Christmas Charity Tour of Homes. The proceeds from this tour will be donated...
First United Bank & Trust Proud Sponsors of the 2017 Christmas Charity Tour of Homes
First United Bank & Trust are proud sponsors of the 2017 Christmas Charity Tour of Homes. The proceeds from this tour will be donated...
First United Bank & Trust Announces Shane M. Small as New Wealth Advisor
Keith R. Sanders, Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Officer and Jennifer L. Jones, Vice President & Senior Wealth Advisor and...
Most willing to move for dream job, poll finds
More than half of job seekers – 55 percent – say they would move to a new country if doing so would enable them to find their dream job, based on a recent survey done by employment search engine Monster Worldwide.
Why you may want to replace your business’ roof
Among the costliest sources of damage in the winter is wet snow that can pile up on rooftops. According to the Insurance Information Institute, roof cave-ins contribute to winter weather being the third-largest cause of insured catastrophe losses, averaging $1.2 billion per year in the past two decades.
Prepare the business for the fall
Having a strong business plan can be important for owners, but there are also other tasks that need to be taken care of in order to make the building ready for the changing weather.
Ways to make the business look more professional
Owning a company comes with a number of issues and tasks that can keep any owner busier than they’d like.
Take care of building hazards early on
There are many issues that can prove to be problematic at a small business, and not all of them are related to employee management or finances.
How to keep customers happy with a tidy business
Having a presentable business that offers fine products is crucial to being successful.
New online safety resource available for small businesses
Protecting the health and safety of all employees is a priority for small businesses, and an injury or illness to a critical team member could quickly throw a financial plan off track.
4 simple ways to improve a small business
Across the U.S., a number of firms find a way to foster creativity and create a successful financial plan.