Longer SBA Real Estate Loans Heating Up Business Property Market

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by: Mark A., SBA Division Director
A relatively new extended-maturity loan option from the U.S. Small Business Administration is heating up the real estate market among small businesses that are anxious to purchase properties while the economy is booming and interest rates remain low. In April 2018, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced changes to its 504 loan…

Tips To Avoid Becoming a Victim of Fraud

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by: Saadia M., Director of Enterprise Risk & Chief Information Security Officer
Trends in social engineering attacks Social engineering is on the rise, so it’s especially important to be vigilant against these attacks. The following are new trends in the world of social engineering: Vishing: The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) scam: The target receives a call, email, or a visit from a…

Protecting Yourself on Vacation

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by: Kitty T., Marketing Coordinator
Whether your spring break is in full swing, or you're getting back to your routine after a trip, it's important to be aware of how to protect yourself before, during, and after a vacation. Vacations give thieves and fraudsters opportunity to take advantage of empty homes and high spending. To truly have…

Brush Up On Your Data Security Vocabulary

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by: Saadia M., Director of Enterprise Risk & Chief Information Security Officer
Getting to know data security terminology is just another way to prepare and protect yourself from scammers. Check out some key terms below! Phishing: Unsolicited emails containing malicious content, including links to websites Spear Phishing: Personalized emails, indicting a level of research on the target was performed to help ensure the email appears legitimate…

Businesses: Three Great Ways to Give Back

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by: Kitty T., Marketing Coordinator
While it may be obvious that it is important to give back to your community through philanthropy and volunteer-work, it’s not always easy to know how. Finding a cause that is meaningful to your organization, and creating a spirit of giving is just the start. Here are three tips on…