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July 16, 2023

15 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Farmland

When purchasing farmland, there are a lot of things to think about. Financial ramifications must be considered and pitfalls must be avoided. This can be a stressful and emotional time, which is why it's so important to think rationally and act prudently. Here are 15 key questions to ask during the planning and buying process.

July 12, 2023

Error or Theft? Understanding Inventory Fraud.

Protecting your company’s inventory involves guarding against physical theft and monitoring inventory record-keeping. A company’s inventory is often one of the largest assets on its balance sheet. Unfortunately, inventory doesn’t always receive the careful monitoring it deserves – often at the expense of a company’s bottom line. In this article, we’ll look at physical inventory theft and inventory accounting fraud and…

July 05, 2023

5 Simple Tips to Protect Your Business Checking Account

Your quarterly account reconciliation is off. You’ve rechecked the figures, but profits are nowhere near what you’d projected. As you lean back in your chair, you recall that last quarter’s financials also showed a slight dip in revenue. Last time, you dismissed it as an accounting error. However, this time, the difference is significant. A possible explanation is one that some businesses are hesitant to consider: Fraud.

July 03, 2023

What is a Second Mortgage?

Borrowers looking to apply for a Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit are likely to hear the term "second mortgage" at some point as they are shopping and applying for a loan. Although a common term, it's one that is often open for misinterpretation. In our latest blog, we review this terminology and bring clarity to it.

July 01, 2023

The #1 Source of Additional Funds for Homeowners

Homeowners who need additional funds to pay for college, buy a second home, consolidate high-interest debt, or pay for a special event often find themselves unnecessarily stumped by the question “How am I going to pay for this?” Many homeowners can avoid accessing savings or borrowing against a retirement account to pay for these and other expenses. They can do so by tapping into the equity in their home.

June 28, 2023

What is Home Equity and Why is it Important?

For the first time in over a decade more people are choosing to buy a home rather than rent.   An improving economy, low interest rates and rising costs of rent have all factored into this change; however, it can be argued that the real driver behind making home ownership the more attractive option is simply the fact that building home equity is a sound financial decision. 

June 27, 2023

Ephrata National Bank Announces the Addition of Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Ephrata National Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Joselyn Strohm as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Strohm will oversee all of ENB’s operational teams including Retail Operations, Customer Service, Facilities, Information and Technology, and Credit. She will also be responsible for improving ENB’s internal efficiency through a variety of projects and system upgrades. Strohm has…

June 27, 2023

College Budget Breakdown: The Cost of Education

According to the College Board, the cost to attend in-state public colleges averaged $25,290 for the 2017-2018 year and private colleges averaged $50,900. Wondering what goes into those costs? It’s time to do the math on college and the means of getting there. Here are the 5 main categories to consider.

June 27, 2023

7 Ways to be a Responsible Borrower

Most people come out of college these days with some kind of student debt. Those monthly bills may seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be difficult to manage your private student loan payments. From pre-college to post-college, it’s important to practice good financial habits when it comes to your student loans. Here our top tips to being a responsible borrower.

June 26, 2023

Student Loan Terms You Need to Know

As we approach the start of another academic year, more families are learning about student loans. Education finance can be confusing and, if you’re like most people, you’ve probably stumbled over the terminology. Before signing on the dotted line, here are 12 student loan terms you need to know.

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