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Joleen Williams Promoted to Retail Manager

Heartland Bank and Trust Company is proud to announce the promotion of Joleen Williams to retail manager. Williams, who has over 50 years of banking experience, most recently as a senior retail banker, is located at Heartland Bank’s Quincy branch on Maine Street.

Maricela Torres Gomez Promoted to Mortgage Banker

Heartland Bank and Trust Company is proud to announce the promotion of Maricela Torres Gomez to mortgage banker. Torres Gomez, who has six years of experience in retail banking as a senior relationship banker, is located at Heartland Bank’s Peru branch on Shooting Park Road.

Securing an ITIN Mortgage: A Path to Homeownership for Those Without an SSN

Have you been dreaming of owning your own home but find yourself held back by the lack of a Social Security Number (SSN)? 3.5 million people in the United States do not have an SSN. Many, like you, face this same challenge every day. That is until they discovered Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) Mortgages and were able to finally secure their dream home.

The Dangers of AI in Financial Fraud: How to Protect Yourself

Imagine this: You’re at home, checking your bank account online. A pop-up message suddenly appears, claiming to be from your bank, Heartland Bank. It asks you to verify your identity by clicking a link or entering your personal information. The message looks so convincing—complete with logos, design and tone—that you act quickly. But by the time you realize something’s wrong, it’s too late. The message wasn’t from your bank at all. It was a sophisticated scam using AI to trick you.

Protect Yourself from Crypto-Related Fraud and Investment Scams

Cryptocurrency is a growing trend, offering investment opportunities but also attracting fraudsters targeting unsuspecting individuals. At Heartland Bank, we want to help you avoid falling victim to fraud and scams. Here’s a look at the risks and how to protect yourself.

Thomas Amlie Joins Heartland Bank as a Commercial Lender

Heartland Bank and Trust Company proudly announces the hiring of Thomas Amlie as Commercial Lender. Amlie has eight years of banking experience, four years in commercial lending. He will be located at Heartland Bank’s Waterloo branch at 4020 Bankers Blvd.

Five Factors That Impact Your Credit Score

Your credit score is a three-digit number that plays an important role in qualifying you for everything from loans and credit cards to apartment rentals and some insurance policies. It usually falls between 300 and 850 (a higher number is better) and its calculation has a lot to do with the five factors explained below.