Starting Your Own Business? Let Us Help!

The key to starting a successful business is lots of careful planning. If you’re considering starting your own business, consider these tips from the Small Business Administration and Farmers Bank.

Write a Business Plan

No matter what type of business you’re hoping to start, a business plan will act as a guide for getting started as well as for maintaining and growing your business down the road. A good plan defines your business and clearly identifies goals. It...

Buying your first car is an exciting step – but it can also be overwhelming and stressful. If you take the time to do a little research before visiting the dealerships, your first car-buying experience can be a lot less stressful and a lot more fun!

Visit Farmers Bank to get pre-approved for financing.  Our lenders can get you pre-approved for financing at a great rate that fits your lifestyle and budget. You’ll also know exactly how much you can spend, which will give...

Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is excited to announce, Anna Armstrong, as the newest hire to our Loan Support and Documentation staff member, bringing additional strength and expertise to the bank’s dedicated loan support team. The addition of this key role reflects the bank’s commitment to ensuring an outstanding customer experience and seamless loan processes for customers across all loan sectors. 

“We are pleased to announce Anna as our newest team member. Anna...

Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Autumn Muilenburg, as a Loan Support and Documentation Specialist staff to the team. Autumn comes with 5 years of banking experience, specializing in fraud, collections, accounting, and loans.

“We are thrilled to welcome Autumn to our Farmers Bank team. Autumn brings enthusiasm and banking experience making her a valuable addition to our organization,” commented Kristy Seaman, VP of Loan Operations.

“I...

Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Kelsey Peck as our newest bank teller. In this role, Peck will serve customers and continue our commitment to providing exceptional customer service and personalized banking experience.

Peck has a strong background in customer service and management skills. As a Teller, she will assist customers with a variety of banking needs, including deposits, withdrawals, and account inquiries, ensuring that each interaction is...

Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Lexi Willman as a Personal Banker to the team. Lexi comes with nearly two years of experience in banking, including retail banking, credit card services, and online banking.

“We are pleased to have Lexi join Farmers Bank. Lexi has a strong banking and customer service background, which will complement her role as a personal banker.” Julie Weaver, VP of Retail Banking.

Willman expressed...

Identity theft can damage your finances, credit rating, and reputation, and complicate many areas of your life. Identity thieves might:

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. And phone scams is one of the growing fraud tactics that criminals use. 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 to steal your identity and money.

Put a stop...

Perhaps you remember your mom or dad – or yourself! – sitting down with their paper bank statement at the end of each month, meticulously comparing it to the check register in their checkbook and making sure finances balanced out.

Well, those days are long gone. Unless you’re paying rent or making a big purchase, most of us no longer rely on checks to make payments. With copious advances in technology, banking online is safe, secure and convenient. It has in many ways...

Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is pleased to announce Sydney Roskens has moved into her new role as a Commercial Lender Trainee.  Sydney has been an integral part of the Farmers Bank team for 2+ years, consistently demonstrating dedication, professionalism, and a strong commitment to customer service. In her previous role as a Personal Banker, Sydney built a reputation for understanding customer’s unique financial goals and provided tailored solutions to help customers achieve them.

“I...