Lincoln Savings Bank Earns Top Spot for Small Business Lending in Iowa
In a year where the small businesses that typically drive our local economy were struggling, Lincoln Savings Bank was there to help. As a Small Business Administration (SBA) lender, they stepped up and reached top status in both dollars and volume.
Crop Input Prices
Fertilizer and herbicide prices are 200-400% higher than last year. The drastic increase in farm input costs have been making headlines for nearly a year now and farmers are struggling to plan for the 2022 season.
Farm Loan Programs Available Through the USDA & IFA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Iowa Agricultural Development Division of the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) offer several government-assisted loan options for those in the farming and ranching industry.
Lincoln Savings Bank Foundation commits to UNI Financial Literacy Program
The Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) Foundation has committed $50,000 to the University of Northern Iowa Financial Literacy Program.
Lincoln Savings Bank Named Among Top IFA Mortgage Lenders for 2021
The IFA recently recognized the top Iowa lending institutions throughout the state who assisted the most homebuyers through IFA programs in 2021.
Mary Beth Buckley hired as Head of Enterprise Risk Management at Lincoln Savings Bank
Mary Beth Buckley has been hired as the Head of ERM for LSB. She is excited to be a part of a community bank where she can help support the community meet their financial goals.
Guide to Small Business Loans for Women
Access to financing is one of the obstacles women face as business owners. In this article, we cover woman-specific loans and funding methods that can help improve your business.
The First Step in Starting a Business is a Feasibility Study
Conducting a feasibility study can uncover new ideas and address potential issues so you can get your business idea up and running smoothly from the beginning.
Is an SBA or USDA business loan a good fit for your business?
The Small Business Administration (SBA) and Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA) have programs that provide access to capital for businesses to assist them wherever that business may be in its life cycle.
Don’t Let Romance Scams Pull at Your Heartstrings
Romance scams are the second most profitable types of fraud on social media. More than 33% of people who said they lost money to an online romance scam in 2021 said it began on Facebook or Instagram.
What are SBA Loans?
SBA loans help ensure that small businesses have access to credit at favorable terms. The mission of the SBA is to help Americans start, build, and grow a business.
