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Heartland Bank Announces the 2024 Zearing Scholarship Recipients
In 1991, Delyte K. and Robert I. Zearing established a trust to be held by Heartland Bank and Trust Company in Princeton, Illinois, for the purpose of maintaining a perpetual education fund to be used for scholarships for selected students from Bureau County to attend the University of Illinois.
Heather Wilkinson Rejoins Heartland Bank as a Mortgage Banker
Heartland Bank and Trust Company proudly welcomes back Heather Wilkinson as a mortgage banker. Wilkinson has almost 20 years of banking and mortgage lending experience and will be located at Heartland Bank’s Aurora branch at 1575 Ogden Ave.
15 Tips to Keep Your Data Private
In our technology-centered world, keeping your personal information and finances safe can seem impossible.
Intern Stories: Vince Baldassri
Credit Associate Intern - The Credit Department
The Strategy Map Vol 3: What is Estate Planning?
The CFP® Board defines estate planning as the legal planning that helps you control who will inherit your money and property, and who can make medical and financial decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so yourself.
Intern Stories: Madison Pool
Madison’s Internship - The Accounting Administration Department
Employee Stories: Kristin Bartels
Kristin’s Perspective - Career Growth and Mentorship
Credit History Is More Important Than Credit Score
When applying for most loans, lenders will be sure to focus on your credit score – a three-digit number that plays an important role in qualifying for loans, credit cards, apartment rentals and more. However, your focus should be placed on something else instead: your credit payment history.