Elder Abuse Awareness
Roughly 20 percent of older Americans fall prey to financial exploitation losing on average $120,000, or $3 billion every year, according to a study from the AARP Public Policy Institute (https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/2016-02/banksafe-initiative-aarp-ppi.pdf). Be on the Lookout for Elder Financial Abuse Scams It’s an all too unfortunate reality that older adults are attractive targets for financial exploitation […]
Freedom Bank Receives “Outstanding” Rating for Community Reinvestment Act Performance
Freedom Bank received the highest possible rating for our performance in the Community Reinvestment Act during the most recent examination by the FDIC. The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 requires federally insured depository institutions to support the borrowing needs of the communities where they do business, including low- and moderate-income areas. The “Outstanding” rating is […]
Affordable Housing for Columbia Falls
Stable, affordable housing is critical to education, health, and economic success across our area. Habitat for Humanity’s unique home ownership program allows hardworking, low-income families to build and buy a home. Currently, Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley is in the middle of an affordable housing project in Columbia Falls. This 16-unit townhouse development will […]
Business Account Restrictions for Unlawful Internet Gambling
In accordance with the requirements of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 and Regulation GG, this notification is to inform you that restricted transactions are prohibited from being processed through your account or relationship with our institution. Restricted transactions are transactions in which a person/business accepts credit, funds transfers, checks or other instruments […]