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March 23, 2023
How Recent College Graduates Can Establish Good Credit

March is National Credit Education Month, a time dedicated to educating and encouraging Americans to clean up their finances and start building good credit. Credit scores are often the deciding factor on many important milestones in life, like purchasing a home, vehicle or taking out a personal loan to start a business. Most financial institutions rely on a FICO® Credit Score, a three-digit number comprised of previous credit history and credit utilization to help lenders determine how likely you are to repay a loan.

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March 10, 2023
Northwest Bank Provides Penny Hill Homes with Financing for Its Latest Neighborhood Revitalization Investments in South Bend, Indiana

Penny Hill Homes has bought and renovated 35 historic houses near downtown South Bend, Indiana, over the past five years, creating beautifully restored homes and revitalizing a neighborhood along West LaSalle Street. Now, with the support of Northwest Bank, Penny Hill Homes is expanding into two other redevelopment areas in the city with the purchase of its first two commercial properties. 

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March 9, 2023
Northwest’s Rick Hamister Recognized in Buffalo Business First’s 2023 Power 250

We’re excited to share that Buffalo Business First included Rick Hamister, president of the Great Lakes Region, on its 2023 Power 250 list! Hamister placed at No. 66 due to his strong entrepreneurial spirit and passion for giving back to the community. The publication’s annual list includes the region's most influential people, both longtime power players and those just beginning to shape the future of Western New York.

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March 7, 2023
Northwest Bank Highlights National Consumer Protection Week, Provides Tips on How to Avoid Scams and Fraud
To mark National Consumer Protection Week, Northwest Bank shares tips for consumers to protect themselves against the growing threats of fraud, scams and spoofs. National Consumer Protection Week (March 5 – 11, 2023) is celebrated during the first full week of March every year to help individuals understand their rights as consumers and to share resources to help protect them from frauds and scams.

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February 28, 2023
Northwest Bank Marks America Saves Week by Providing Advice and Tips

Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, will share tips and guidance on its social media channels to help people plan and save for various scenarios during America Saves Week, February 27- March 3. America Saves Week is held annually as a call to action for everyday Americans to commit to saving successfully.

 

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February 27, 2023
Northwest Bank Names Michael Pietropaoli as Head of Commercial Real Estate Lending

With more than 15 years of commercial real estate expertise, Michael Pietropaoli has been named senior vice president, head of Commercial Real Estate Lending for Northwest Bank. Mark Reitzes, head of commercial banking, made the announcement.

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