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 […]
COVID-19 Scams
Avoid Coronavirus Scams Communities are doing a lot to support one-another in these unprecedented times, but unfortunately scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Some scams purport to be providing relief or cures. Some scammers are preying on the generosity of people and asking you to donate to victims or relief funds. […]
COVID-19 Response
Our team is available to serve you as always. Our lobby is open M-F 9-5 and Saturdays 9-1. The Drive Up is open M-F 8-6 and Saturdays 9-1. Our ATM is available 24/7. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and evaluate additional measures to support our customers and community as needs arise. Updates […]
Five Holiday Scams to Avoid
‘Tis the season… for holiday scams! As the end of the year approaches, criminals are working overtime to take advantage of busy employees. Here are five threats to watch out for this holiday season: Infected e-Cards and Memos Holiday cards can spread cheer—and also malware. Criminals love to send cute Christmas and New Year’s e-cards which […]
Night of Lights Parade & Brunch with Santa
2019 NIGHT OF LIGHTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th CRAFT FAIR STARTS 4:00 PM LOCATED IN THE NORTH VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER & TEAKETTLE ROOM PARADE STARTS 6:30 PM AWARDS FOR FLOATS; FLOAT ENTRY $10 OR FOOD ITEM FOR FOOD BANK HEAT UP AT THE COOP AFTER THE PARADE VISIT WITH SANTA AND WARM UP WITH A […]
Stay Safe Online
Freedom Bank Wants You To Be Safe Online This Holiday Season Here at Freedom Bank we want you to be safe this holiday season. We have teamed up with National Cybersecurity to make you more aware of protecting yourself online. Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT. – has been designed to not only encourage personal […]
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 […]
Montana’s Notary of the Year
Jerry Burley, assistant vice president and loan officer at Freedom Bank on Friday was awarded Notary of the Year by Montana Sec. of State Linda McCulloch. Burley has been a notary since the early ‘90s, getting his start in banking fresh out of high school. He grew up in Broadus and, following his love of […]
Debit Card Shutdown Notice
Freedom Bank received notification that a large credit card processing center that services several businesses in the Flathead Valley was compromised sometime in November 2013. As a result, persons that used their debit or credit cards at these businesses may be exposed to fraudulent activity. In cooperation with law enforcement and other financial institutions in […]
Glacier National Park Quarters – Limited Supply Left
The Glacier National Park Quarter was released in 2011 as part of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The quarter depicts Glacier’s prominent glacially carved valleys, Mount Reynolds peak, the iconic mountain goat and sub-alpine conifers. Freedom Bank still has a limited supply of collectors sets of the Glacier National Park quarter for purchase. Add […]