If you’ve just a bought a home, Congratulations! Making a big purchase (and investment) is something to be proud of. Now that you’ve made it through the whole home buying…
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The Board of Directors of Plains Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of First United Bank, is pleased to announce that First United Bank has been ranked #59 in S&P Global…
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A cash-out refinance is a mortgage refinance that lets you convert your home equity into cash. A new mortgage is taken out in place of your current mortgage and the…
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First United Bank will never contact you and ask for personal information by text, email, or an unsolicited phone call. This includes unsolicited calls that ask you to obtain or…
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Making the decision to finally bite the bullet and put your home on the market can be a scary one! On top of the sadness you may feel when leaving…
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by Amy Punchard, Marketing Director The school year is wrapping up and summer is quickly approaching. We are just half-way through May yet as I look ahead into June and…
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by David Blackburn, CFO Graduation is quickly approaching for high school seniors across the country, and in a few short months many of those graduates will be off to college! …
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You’ve been searching for weeks and have finally found your ideal home. Now what? It’s time to step up to the plate and make an offer. Homes sell for an amount…
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These days it seems like everyone is on social media. Your grandparents, your pastor and even your bank can all likely be found with a quick Facebook search. Afterall, social…
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No song announced hip-hop’s entry into the mainstream louder than Biggie’s 1997 Billboard #1 single “Mo Money Mo Problems” (Ismail Muhammad, American Experience). While I appreciate the clever lyric, the…
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Mr. Franklin is right (and maybe that’s why he’s on the $100 bill!) Retirement may seem like it’s an entire lifetime away, especially if you’re just beginning your career, but…
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Budgeting is the key to feeling financially secure, but it’s not easy. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or in the dark about budgeting, no worries, you’re not alone. The 50/30/20 Rule…
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