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A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Credit for Your Business
Building credit for your business is crucial for entrepreneurs, as credit access is vital for many businesses. By establishing business credit, entrepreneurs can fund their operations, cover expenses, hire employees, and purchase inventory or machinery. If you're just...
Real Estate Business Loans for Investors: What to Know
Commercial real estate can have a high barrier to entry, but determined entrepreneurs willing to put in the work and time can see a substantial return on their investments. Read on to learn more about real estate investment loans and how to maximize your relationship...
Pan American Bank & Trust Named 2022 Best Bank to Work For
November 29, 2022 – Pan American Bank & Trust has been named one of the 2022 Best Banks to Work For. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify banks that excel at creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees. This year 90...
Bringing Banking to You
It’s one thing to create a warm and welcoming environment inside a bank – it’s another to have that essence of hospitality transcend the physical location. Since our inception, Pan American Bank & Trust has made it our priority to extend that feeling to all our...
Establish Financial Literacy Early with a Minor Savings Account
Many young people receive no formal education on finances. Instead, they learn about money by observing their parents, caregivers, other adults, and peers. Pan American Bank & Trust offers savings accounts for minors as an incentive to promote financial...
C&I Lending: The Pan American Advantage
Note: This article is for educational purposes only. It should not be considered as investment or personal finance advice. While most banks offer commercial and industrial (C&I) loans, Pan American Bank & Trust gives entrepreneurs more than just capital. We...
Key to a Balanced Budget: Track Your Spending
Note: This article is for educational purposes only. It should not be considered as investment or personal finance advice. The best intentions are always present when creating and following a budget, yet somehow there is always a discrepancy or several, that result in...
Is it Smarter to Pay Debt or Invest?
Note: This article is for educational purposes only. It should not be considered as investment or personal finance advice. Consult a professional financial advisor for investment considerations. What makes more financial sense? Prioritizing debt payoff or investing?...
How ACH Transactions Are Utilized
ACH transactions or Automated Clearing House is the electronic processing of a financial transaction. While it is not a commonly recognized term, it is a frequently utilized transaction used often by consumers. ACH allow for the transfer of funds with less risk but...
The Secret Trend – I Bonds Explained*
The I Bond is a type of savings bond backed by the US Treasury on which interest is paid in one of two ways. Interest is calculated by a fixed rate set by the Treasury or by an inflation adjusted rate determined by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). I Bonds have become a...