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The Banking Industry is Experiencing a Rise in Fraudulent Activity

At MidWestOne Bank, protecting your privacy is one of our highest priorities. The banking industry is experiencing a rise in fraudulent activity and MidWestOne...

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The End of the Penny: What Businesses Need to Know and Do Now

The U.S. Treasury has officially ceased production of the penny, and the effects are already being felt across the country—especially in the Midwest....

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Business Loan Checklist: 10 Steps to Speed Up Your Application

Applying for a business loan can be a major step for your company, whether you’re ready to expand, purchase equipment, or boost working capital....

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Mortgage Made Easy: Everything You Need to Know

  By: RJ Lang, SVP, Residential Mortgage Division Manager Looking to apply for a mortgage for the first time and unsure where to start? The...

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Mortgage Application Checklist: Everything You Need To Start Your Mortgage

Buying a home? Congrats! Getting a mortgage prepped and approved is one of the biggest and most important steps in the process – and it can feel...

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How Businesses and Individuals Can Avoid Fraud

  By: Austin Heeren, Vice President, Treasury Management Sales Officer Fraud happens everywhere in today’s age. Between phone calls, texts...

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Teaching Kids About Money: 6 Steps to Raise Financially Responsible Children

Many adults say, “I wish I’d learned more about money when I was younger.” That’s because financial habits form early, as young...

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Tax Bill Considerations

  By the slimmest of margins, the Trump Administration’s tax and spending bill (popularly known as the “Big Beautiful Bill”)...

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Maximizing Cash Flow: A Smart Strategy for Small Businesses

As a small business owner, you know how important your cash flow is. Efficient money management isn’t just about making sales and paying bills; it’s...

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Navigating Economic Changes for Business Owners

By: A.J. Kohn, Vice President, Treasury Management Officer It’s nearly impossible to predict the future, which can be scary for any business owner....

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