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Black-Owned Small Business Contest Nominees

Highlighting the top Utah small business nominations for Altabank’s social media contest. In honor of Black History Month, Altabank held a social-media-based contest for Black-owned small businesses in Utah and…

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4 Steps to a Successful Tax Season for Small Business Owners

The pandemic took everyone by surprise and its effect on small businesses across the country has been a topic of interest. The COVID-19 relief support options that subsequently followed have…

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Second Round Stimulus Payment Information

Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 Payments may be available as early as January 4th and all payments will be made by January 15th.   If you…

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Altabanking, The State of Utah’s Economy with Natalie Gochnour

Altabanking episode 41 with Natalie Gochnour Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: The State of Utah’s Economy with Natalie Gochnour Segment Title: Altabanking, The State of Utah’s Economy GRANT: Welcome to…

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Altabanking, The Rewards of Using a Business Credit Card

Altabanking episode 40 with Mike Baum Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Business Credit Cards with Mike Baum Segment Title: Altabanking, The Rewards Of A Business Credit Card GRANT: Welcome to…

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Altabanking, Rapid Growth with Stout Building Contractors

Altabanking episode 39 with Stout Building Contractors Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Stout Building Contractors Segment Title: Altabanking, Rapid Growth GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business talk geared toward elevating…

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Altabanking, The Benefits of Commercial Banking with Your Community Bank

Altabanking episode 38 with Community Banks Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: The Benefits of Commercial Banking with Your Community Bank Segment Title: Altabanking, The Benefits of Commercial Banking GRANT: Welcome…

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Altabanking, 2020 Tax Planning Strategies

Altabanking episode 37 with Judd Austin Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: End of Year Tax Planning with Judd Austin Segment Title: Altabanking, 2020 Tax Planning Strategies GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking….

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Altabanking, VA Loans

Altabanking episode 36 with Ben Pack Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: VA Loans with Ben Pack Segment Title: Altabanking, How To Get a VA Loan In Utah GRANT: Welcome to…

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Celebrating Our Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, we asked a few of our Altabank veterans to share their experiences in the Service. David Fellingham Utah Army National Guard, 2010 – 2019Current Role…

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The Benefits of VA Loans, and How to Get Started

One of the best kept secrets in the mortgage market is one that shouldn’t be a secret.  A Veterans Administration (VA) Loan is available to all qualifying military veterans and…

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Altabanking, New Banking Technology Innovations

Altabanking episode 35 with Judd Austin Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Innovation/Judd Austin Segment Title: Altabanking, New Banking Technology Innovations GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business talk geared toward elevating…

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Altabanking, Intermountain Healthcare Partnership & The Reach Out and Read Program

Altabanking episode 34 with Dr. Davis and Stan Sorensen Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Reach Out and Read – Dr. Davis and Stan Sorensen Segment title: Intermountain Healthcare Partnership &…

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Altabank Announces $500,000 Partnership in Support of Intermountain Healthcare’s Reach Out and Read Program

Salt Lake City – October 28, 2020 – Altabank™, Utah’s largest community bank, today announced a long-term partnership with Intermountain Healthcare through a $500,000 donation to its Healthy Kids initiative’s…

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Altabanking, Holiday Spending and Savings Tips with Judd Austin

Altabanking episode 33 with Judd Austin Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Saving vs Spending with Judd Austin Segment title: Holiday Spending Tips with Judd Austin GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly…

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Altabanking, Sweep Accounts with Mike Baum

Altabanking episode 32 with Mike Baum Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Treasury Management and Sweep Accounts Segment title: Benefits Of Sweep Accounts GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business talk geared…

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COVID-19 Update – October 14, 2020

The State of Utah and the Governor recently updated from a color code system of guidance to the COVID-19 Transmission Index. The new system categorizes each county in the State…

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Scheduled Software Maintenance, October 23-25, 2020

Online and mobile banking will be unavailable from 7:00 pm Friday, October 23 through Sunday morning, October 25 for scheduled maintenance.   Your ATM, debit and credit cards are unaffected and…

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Altabanking, Growing the National Presence of Casper’s Ice Cream

Altabanking episode 31 with Paul Merrill Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Client Highlight – Casper’s Ice Cream Segment title: Growing the National Presence of Casper’s Ice Cream GRANT: Welcome to…

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Altabanking, Advice for First-Time Home Buyers

Altabanking episode 30 with Ben Pack Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Ben Pack Segment title: Advice for First-Time Home Buyers GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business talk geared toward elevating…

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Altabanking, Discussing Cash Management and Business Banking with Rick Smith

Altabanking episode 29 with Rick Smith Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Rick Smith Segment title: Discussing Cash Management and Business Banking with Rick Smith GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business…

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Altabanking, Business Talk with Design to Print and Steamroller Copies

Altabanking episode 28 with Stefanie and Josh Bevans Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Stefanie and Josh Bevans Segment title: Business Talk with Design to Print and Steamroller Copies GRANT: Welcome…

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Altabanking, Banking Trends with Howard Headlee of Utah Bankers Association

Altabanking episode 27 with Howard Headlee Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Howard Headlee, Utah Bankers Association Segment title: Banking Trends with Howard Headlee of Utah Bankers Association GRANT: Welcome to…

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Altabanking, Is There a National Cash and Coin Shortage?

Altabanking episode 26 with Stan Sorensen Stan Sorensen – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Is there a National Cash and Coin Shortage? GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business…

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Altabanking, Rethinking the Future of Office Spaces

Altabanking, episode 25 with Mary Sorensen Mary Sorensen – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Rethinking the Future of Office Spaces GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business talk geared…

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Altabanking, Trends in Utah’s Commercial Real Estate Market

Altabanking episode 24, with Ryan Jones Ryan Jones – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Trends in Utah’s Commercial Real Estate Market GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business talk…

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Altabanking, Mark Miller Toyota on Understanding Customer Needs

Altabanking episode 23 with John Miller John Miller – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Miller Toyota on Understanding Customer Needs GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business talk geared…

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Altabanking, Common Scams and Fraud Protection Services

Altabanking episode 22 with Stan Sorensen Stan Sorensen – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Common Scams and Fraud Protection Services GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business talk geared…

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Altabanking, Advantages of Using a Digital Wallet

Altabanking episode 21 with Stan Sorensen Stan Sorensen – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: The Advantages of Using a Digital Wallet GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business talk…

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Altabanking, Online Banking

Altabanking episode 20 with Len Williams Len Williams – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Online Banking GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business talk geared toward elevating your financial…

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Altabanking, Business Growth Strategies

Altabanking episode 19 with Len Williams Len Williams – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segement title: Business Growth Strategies GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business talk geared toward elevating your…

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3 Common Reasons to Refinance Your Home

It seems like all around you people are refinancing their homes. You had no plans to refinance, but the sudden scramble to take advantage of low interest rates makes you…

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Altabanking, Becoming a Banker

Altabanking episode 18 with Len Williams Len Williams – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Becoming a banker GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business talk geared toward elevating your…

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Are You Getting Ready for Underwriting?

Follow these four steps to help ensure you’re ready for underwriting. You’re busy. The last thing you want to do is email back-and-forth with your lender all day. Unfortunately, this…

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Altabanking, The Community Reinvestment Act and The Importance of Giving Back

Altabanking episode 17 with Len Williams Len Williams – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: The Community Reinvestment Act and The Importance of Giving Back GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking….

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Your Commercial Loan Application Checklist [Infographic]

What do you need to apply for a commercial loan? We’ve put together a brief checklist of common items you should have ready to help the loan application process go…

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Altabanking, Ways Utah Businesses Are Adapting During The Pandemic

Altabanking episode 16 with Len Williams Len Williams – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Ways Utah Businesses Are Adapting During The Pandemic GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business…

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Altabanking, What Altabank has learned during COVID-19 Pandemic

Altabanking episode 15 with Len Williams Len Williams – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: What Altabank has learned during COVID-19 Pandemic GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business talk…

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Altabanking, How Utah Businesses Can Prepare For Economic Recovery

Altabanking episode 14 with Natalie Gochnour Natalie Gochnour – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: How Utah Businesses Can Prepare For Economic Recovery GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business…

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Altabank honored by 2020 Webby Awards

Utah’s largest community bank announced it was named a 2020 Webby Awards’ Honoree for Best User Interface for its new website.

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Altabanking, Utah Economy Well-Positioned to Recover from Coronavirus Recession

Altabanking episode 13 with Natalie Gochnour Natalie Gochnour – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Utah Economy Well-Positioned to Recover from Coronavirus Recession GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business…

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Altabanking, Helping Utah Home Buyers Secure Jumbo Mortgage Loans

Altabanking episode 12 with Ben Pack Ben Pack – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Helping Utah Home Buyers Secure Jumbo Mortgage Loans GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business…

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Altabanking, Ron Dean on Diversifying Your Customer Portfolio & Staying Flexible

Altabanking, Episode 11 with Ron Dean Ron Dean – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Ron Dean on Diversifying Your Customer Portfolio & Staying Flexible GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking….

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How to Enroll in eStatements

Follow the steps below to sign up to receive your account statements electronically. Enrolling in this program means you will no longer receive paper statements in the mail. Please make…

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Altabanking, Discussing the Importance of Customer Engagement & Ecommerce with ROOLEE

Altabanking episode 10 with Kylee and Chad Champlin Kylee and Chad Champlin – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Discussing the Importance of Customer Engagement & Ecommerce with Roolee…

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Branch Update

Most Altabank branches will resume full lobby access beginning Monday, May 18, 2020. As the health and safety of our associates and clients remains a top priority our branches will…

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Altabanking, Retail And The Coronavirus With Mountainland Design

Altabanking episode 9 with Dan Devenport Dan Devenport – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Retail Operations and the Coronavirus with Mountainland Design GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business…

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Altabanking, Low Rates Mean It’s A Perfect Time To Refinance Your Home

Altabanking episode 8 with Ben Pack Ben Pack – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Low Rates Mean It’s A Perfect Time To Refinance Your Home GRANT: Welcome to…

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Altabanking, Preparing For Business Continuity In Any Economy With A Trusted Advisor

Altabanking episode 7 with Judd Austin Judd Austin – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: “Preparing For Business Continuity In Any Economy With A Trusted Advisor“ GRANT: Welcome to…

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5 Red Flags on Your Commercial Loan Application [Infographic]

Here’s a list of five things that commercial loan officers consider to be red flags and what you can do to improve your application.

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Altabanking, Growing Your Online Business Operations With Cash Management Services

Altabanking episode 6 with Mike Baum Mike Baum –  Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment Title: “Growing Your Online Business Operations With Cash Management Services“ GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly…

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Online Banking Tutorial Video

A Step-by-Step Tutorial New to online banking? In this video we’ll will walk you through creating an online account so you can manage your finances from home.

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5 Reasons They Liked Your Commercial Loan Application [Infographic]

What makes your commercial loan application stand out? We talked to our top loan officers to discover what makes an application catch their attention and they gave us a list…

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Altabanking, The CARES Act Provides Relief to Utah Businesses with New Small Business Loans

Altabanking episode 5 with Ryan Jones Ryan Jones – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: “The CARES Act Provides Relief to Utah Businesses with New Small Business Loans.” GRANT:…

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What is the Commercial Loan Process?

Interested in getting a commercial loan, but unsure where to start? Our commercial loan process flow chart will help you understand the basics. Interested in learning more about commercial loans?…

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Altabanking, A Utah Housing Market Update During The Coronavirus Outbreak

Altabanking episode 4 with Ron McArthur Ron McArthur – Altabanking Interview KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: “A Utah Housing Market Update During The Coronavirus Outbreak.” GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly…

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8 Frequently Asked Questions about Commercial Lending

Commercial real estate loans, capital lines of credit, equipment loans, construction loans…with commercial lending continually expanding its offerings, the most basic questions can become afterthoughts. Keep reading to find out…

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Altabanking, A New Normal for Consumers and Businesses

Altabanking Episode 3 with Judd Kirkham KSL and Judd Kirkham KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: “A New Normal for Consumers and Businesses” GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business talk geared…

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Altabanking, Altabank is here to get you through these trying times

Altabanking Episode 2 with Len Williams. KSL and Len Williams KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Altabank is here to get you through these trying times GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly…

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SBA Offers Assistance to Utah Businesses

The Small Business Administration this week announced a program offering low-interest loans to businesses impacted by COVID-19. Links to the SBA press release, program requirements and application form are below:…

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Temporary Branch Hours

Beginning Monday, May 18, 2020 our Salt Lake City and Tremonton branches will return to normal operating hours. Salt Lake City Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Tremonton…

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COVID-19 Update

Altabank has taken steps to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities and minimize the impact on your business.

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Altabanking, Introduction to Altabank

Altabanking Episode 1 with Len Williams. KSL and Len Williams KSL Radio Transcript: Segment title: Introduction to Altabank GRANT: Welcome to Altabanking. Weekly business talk geared toward elevating your financial…

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6 Ways to Make Utah’s Soaring Real Estate Market Work for You

Utah’s real estate market is strong, which means opportunities abound for savvy homeowners, investors—and even first-time homebuyers, thanks to high demand for real estate and interest rates currently sitting at…

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People’s Utah Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-end 2019 Results

People’s Utah Bancorp reports fourth quarter and year-end 2019 results; announces increase in quarterly dividend payment; highlights name change 2019 Highlights Earnings per diluted share increased 8.88% to $2.33 for…

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5 Reasons it Pays to Switch to a Community Bank

Community banks have a finger on the pulse of the local community and are known for their friendly, personal service and dedication to residents of the area . When you…

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Get the Best Commercial Construction Lending Rates with a Community Bank

There are many factors at play when it comes to commercial construction lending for companies looking to purchase additional investment properties, get into a new manufacturing facility, open new storefronts,…

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People’s Intermountain Bank Changes Name to Altabank

Rebrand Unifies Operating Units, Clarifies Mission and Market Position AMERICAN FORK, UT – Nov. 12, 2019 – People’s Intermountain Bank, which has been operating as Bank of American Fork, Lewiston…

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