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Personal & Mortgage

2024 Fraud Prevention Checklist
Stay Scam-Smart: Secure Holiday Shopping Tips for Fraud-Free Festivities!
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and...
4 Student Loan Repayment Tips and FAQs for Fall 2023
Student loan payments are resuming, and there's a lot to navigate. Discover "Good to Know" tips and get answers to FAQs so...
Back to Budgeting Basics: Using Digital Tools to Ace Your Finances
Ways to protect yourself against check fraud
Check fraud is on the rise. Here’s what you can do....
3 Steps to Creating a Strong and Unique Password
In today’s world, passwords have become an important part...
First Bank Celebrates Anne Stoneham During Women’s History Month
First Bank Celebrates Elizabeth Bostian During Women’s History Month
Beginning her career in a male-dominated industry, Elizabeth Bostian, First Bank’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has...
First Bank Celebrates Twinkal Patel During Women’s History Month
First Bank Celebrates Donielle Bacon During Women’s History Month

Business

FinCEN BOI Reporting: What’s Required & Resources
The U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) now requires certain newly-formed and...
Southern Supreme Fruitcakes & More – Garage Startup to Global Distributer
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar Joins First Bank
We’re proud to welcome Kill Devil Hills landmark...
Finding Success Amidst Uncertainty: Lessons from Anne Till
Navigate business ownership’s unknown risks with...
The Role of a Business Development Officer in Building Successful Business
Our business experts are ready to help your business...
Defeat the Fraudsters: Protect Yourself Against Account Fraud
Account takeover fraud is a form of identity theft where a fraudster gains access to a victim’s accounts and...
4 Questions to Ask Yourself as a Business Owner
Your Exit Strategy: Bank Debt Financing
How Do I Plan My Exit Strategy?
You built a business. Time has gone by, and now you are...
Take Home Pay Vs. Retaining for Future Growth

Community

Spread Kindness: 4 Free Ways to Celebrate Good Deeds Week
Hendersonville branch to host UNC Health Pardee’s Mammo on the Go bus
The most important thing we do is good. See how our...
Branch Spotlight: Community Banking in Moore County
We've been a part of the Moore County community for more...
First Bank partners with Habitat for Humanity to promote housing affordability
There’s no place like home for the holidays. The benefits of homeownership reach far beyond the financial investment and...
2023 Awards and Accolades: Best Employer, Top Performing Bank, Top Civic-Minded Organization
Branch Spotlight: Foundational Community Banking in Lee County
We've been a part the Lee County community for 26 years...
Power of Good Spotlight: Diaper Drive for Dare County
The Durable Skills Project Once Again a Success
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar Joins First Bank
We’re proud to welcome Kill Devil Hills landmark restaurant Goombays Grille & Raw Bar to First Bank. Goombays...
Branch Spotlight: Combining Finance, Community Building, and Line Dancing in Florence, SC

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Small Business Loans – Jacksonville NC

Recently, Forbes named Jacksonville, NC #25 in cost of business rankings. The thriving business appeal makes Jacksonville a clear choice for entrepreneurs looking to start or expand a small business. First Bank’s...

Block Out Stress with a Worry-Free Savings Account at First Bank in Sanford, NC

According to research from the American Psychological Association, money is the second-leading cause of stress falling closely behind job pressure. At First Bank, we strive to eliminate money-related stress by offering a...

How to Get a Mortgage for a Rental Property

Looking for rental property mortgage rates near you? If so, First Bank can provide you with tips and tricks on how to get a rental property mortgage, as well as how to find the best mortgage rates near you. Rental Property...

How Much Savings Should I Have At Age 30?

Do you know how much savings you should have at age 30? Unfortunately, there is no exact answer. Expert advice conflicts between encouraging 30-year-olds to save more and investing their already saved money into assets....

Best Personal Loan Rates in North Carolina

If you live in North Carolina and are looking for a personal loan, your local First Bank can help. We have over 100 locations in North Carolina that offer highly competitive personal loan rates. We make choosing a personal...

Where to Get Payroll Services

If you are wondering where to get payroll services, consider First Bank. With First Bank’s payroll services, you can: Reduce expenses associated with paper-based payment systems like printing and storing of checks. Manage...

FHA Loans 101: 3 Major Requirements

If you have a strong understanding of the FHA loan requirements, you’ll experience a quicker and smoother loan application process. FHA loans provide homebuyers of all income levels the opportunity to purchase a home with...

Get the Best Checking Accounts from First Bank in Wilmington, NC

If you are looking for some of the best checking accounts in Wilmington, NC, you are in the right place. With several convenient locations in Wilmington, each offering six types of checking accounts, it’s easy to see...

New to Working From Home? Here’s How to Do It Safely

To help mitigate the threat of COVID-19, businesses and employees are finding themselves taking part in the biggest “work from home” experiment ever tried. If you are one of those business owners or employees, here are...

First Bank partners with Habitat for Humanity to promote housing affordability

There’s no place like home for the holidays. The benefits of homeownership reach far beyond the financial investment and earned equity. Owning a home means long-term security and stability for individuals, families, and...