Eric Schable, Commercial Loan Officer, has earned his Certificate

Farmers Trust and Savings Bank Announce Eric Schable, Commercial Loan Officer, has earned his Certificate from Iowa Bankers Association Commercial Lending School

Spencer, IA  - October 2022-  Eric Schable, Commercial Loan Officer, successfully completed the 2022 Iowa Bankers Association’s Commercial Lending School held October 3-7 in Ankeny.

The school is an intense one-week program sponsored by the Iowa Bankers Association. The purpose of the IBA Commercial...

Tips for trick-or-treaters

Make this year’s haunted holiday as safe and fun as can be with these great tips:

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. And here at Farmers Bank, we are doing all we can to help protect you. One growing fraud tactic is phone scams and spoof calls. In these scams, callers pretend to be your bank, credit card company or other organization to get you to give them personal and financial information. The caller may make claims about the status of your accounts or credit cards. They then ask for your account or credit card information, which they use...

Spencer, IA – August 2022 – Kent Gethmann, VP-Commercial Loan Officer, has graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at the Colorado (GSBC).  Gethmann was among 169 graduates of the class of 2022 honored during a ceremony on July 28, 2022, in Boulder, CO.

Students graduate from GSBC upon successfully completing three annual two-week sessions of classroom training and six immersive intersession research projects between sessions throughout the year. Courses covering...

Social media and dating sites are popular ways to connect with others. However, some people use these sites to scam people. “Sweetheart scams” are on the rise, with fraudsters out to steal your heart – and your money.

How It Works:

Sweetheart scammers create fake online profiles and use various tactics to convince you they are “real” people who develop feelings for you. They may even make promises of love and marriage. After they’ve earned...

Author: Jared Gerlock, VP of IT

Recently, Farmers Bank announced that we’re now part of the Zelle Network! We are really excited about this, but you might be wondering: what does this mean? What’s in it for me? What the heck is Zelle®, anyway?

Zelle® is a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment service, which is a way for people to send each other money electronically. Zelle® is similar to other P2P services; however, there are some advantages to using Zelle®,...

Looking for a convenient way to ensure your bills are paid on time each month? Learn how to save time and better manage your cash flow.

Pay through our Bill Pay service

Our free bill pay service allows you to pay your bills online. Schedule one-time or recurring payments that are deducted from your checking account to avoid missing payments.

Pay through your biller’s website

Another option maybe to use your debit or credit card to pay your bills through...

Buried in forms and statements? Confused by choices and changes in how you bank? Overwhelmed by the time it takes to manage your finances?

We understand – and we can help!

Farmers Bank can help you clear away the piles of paperwork and save you time for your favorite pursuits. We combine the latest electronic services with good old-fashioned personal service. Now you’re in total charge of your financial life!

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Finances can be frustrating. While it may seem like a tedious task, keeping a budget can ease those frustrations. In fact, a budget can be the most important tool in your financial toolbox. Before you can budget, though, you need to know what you’re spending each month. That’s where a spending journal can help.

Tracking your spending is crucial to employing a strong budget strategy. Starting a spending journal can help you pinpoint areas where you can make changes that will...

Consider using these tips to take control of your finances

One key ingredient to saving more money is to eliminate debt. Below are seven tips on how to pay down debt faster.