SBA is promoting Rural Lender Advantage

The SBA is promoting Rural Lender Advantage, a new, user friendly 7(a) loan processing service designed to meet the needs of smaller, rural lenders, especially those making few SBA loans. Click here for the fact sheet. www.readytalk.com 

 

2008 IBA Chairman's Cup Golf Tournament

Register now for the Iowa Bankers Association’s annual Chairman’s Cup Golf Tournament which will take place Monday, July 28 at The Harvester Golf Club in Rhodes. Click here to download a registration form.

 

Gov. Culver signs IBA-supported TIME-21 legislation

On Tuesday, April 22, Gov. Chet Culver signed an IBA-supported bill to fund Iowa’s roads and transportation infrastructure.  Click here for more information from the Iowa Department of Transportation.

 

Iowa Jump$tart Coalition “Sponsor a Teacher” program

The Iowa Jump$tart Coalition is gearing up for its annual Financial Literacy Conference being held July 17 & 18 in Ankeny.  Each year, more than 70 high school teachers attend this conference to learn new techniques for teaching financial literacy to their students.  Through this program, your financial institution can sponsor a teacher and provide a great learning opportunity for them to attend this year’s conference.  Click here for more information about sponsoring a teacher.  Click here for the sponsorship form.

 

Free CDARS Informational Webcast

The IBA invites you to attend a free webinar on growing deposits, earning more income for your institution and the additional companion flexibility of the excess deposit bond coverage underwritten by the Progressive Insurance Company. Click here for details on the April 22 and April 24 webinars.  Click here to register for the free event.

 

New Student Loan Information

Iowa Student Loan is offering its private loan borrowers an option to mitigate interest rate increases that took effect April 1, 2008. Click here to learn more.

 

Bankers Build “Home by the Dome”

More than 300 IBA member bankers helped build a Habitat for Humanity house this past week at the State Capitol. It’s the fourth year of the project. To view the progress of the build click here for photos.

 

2008 Group Meeting Brochures Now Available

Click here to view the 2008 Group Meeting information and brochures.  If you have already downloaded the brochures, please verify they are for the 2008 Group Meetings.

 

Commercial bank vs. investment banking

Due to recent occurrences, some consumers may question the difference between a commercial bank and an investment bank. Click here for talking points concerning the differences in banks. Click here for answers to questions of safety and soundness of banks.

 

New Mortgage Resources Available

The IBA has prepared several resources related to the current state of the mortgage market. Resources include:

• a Mortgage Fact Sheet with information on the current state of the mortgage market.
• a Letter to the Editor members can send to their local media.
• an updated Mortgage Review Presentation on national and state mortgage market conditions for members who need to give a speech to community groups.

 

FHLB Des Moines Spring Workshops

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is offering Spring Regional Workshops for bankers to gain insight on managing your liquidity in this turbulent market. Click here for more information or to register online.

 

Financial Literacy and Education

The IBA is here to help you start, continue, or revamp your bank’s financial literacy efforts. Click here for IBA partnerships and financial education opportunities. Click here to see the web page for consumers.

 

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)

Bankers are encouraged to support Iowa National Guard and Reservists. The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a trusted liaison between the military and Iowa employers. The IBA supports their efforts. Click here to learn more.

 

Consumer Education Stuffers

In an effort to help you eduate your customers on some of the recent hot financial topics, we have developed a series of brochures that you can use as statement stuffers or educational pieces in your bank lobby. Click here for more information.

 

2009 Scenes of Iowa Calendar

Order your 2009 Scenes of Iowa calendar today for the low price of $.99 each!  Please click here for an order form. Click here for a sample of the calendar.

We are now accepting photo submissions for the 2010 Scenes of Iowa calendar.  Please click here for contest rules and a photo entry form.