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Having the right financing partner when you are ready to build your dream home is just as important as having the right builder. Read here to learn why having the right partner is so important and to learn more about our construction loan programs.

The economic and social benefits of homeownership include building wealth, economic growth, tax advantages, higher quality of life, the ability to personalize and/or customize your home, and improved educational and health outcomes. First National Bank of Sycamore is ready to help you become a homeowner today so you can experience these benefits firsthand!

For businesses, the benefits of banking locally include personalized service, lower fees, convenience and accessibility, quick decision-making, community support, local expertise, and flexibility in lending practices. At First National Bank of Sycamore, we do our best to offer all of these benefits and more to the businesses that bank with us.

First National Bank of Sycamore and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are celebrating Financial Literacy Month in April and encouraging Americans to take control of their financial future by learning fiscally responsible habits and

The benefits of using a debit card include expenditure tracking, convenience, speedier transactions, security, and the ability to shop online. Reach out to First National Bank of Sycamore today to secure a debit card of your own or to report a lost or stolen one.

The business model of community banks like First National Bank of Sycamore and others across the country is very different than that of Silicon Valley Bank. We do not focus on rapid, potentially unstable growth, but instead, concentrate on a relationship-based business model. Our goal is to achieve long-term steady growth

Small town banks continue to thrive in 2023, informing local life by building substantial relationships with customers, making it easier for customers to bank and secure loans, and by enriching the community through sponsorship of local sports teams and causes.

During America Saves Week, First National Bank of Sycamore and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are reminding consumers that building a financial nest egg can help alleviate stress and provide financial resiliency during times of economic distress or uncertainty. 

Protect your personal information and assets by only sharing your personal information with people and organizations you trust, by updating your devices regularly to ensure they have the latest security features, by using password-protected internet services and updating passwords online, by being discerning when it comes to phone calls, emails, and texts from unfamiliar numbers, and by learning to recognize phishing.

First National Bank of Sycamore is proud to welcome its eighth President and CEO, Jerry Weininger, whose grandfather served as President from 1958 to 1970. Weininger grew up in Sycamore, brings decades of experience to this new role, and is passionate about community banking.

Are you weighing the prospect of buying a house, refinancing a home loan, or improving your home? At First National Bank of Sycamore we want you to know that you never need to weigh your options alone. As your local lender, we are here to help you make decisions that will benefit you and your loved ones today and in the future.

You are not alone when it comes to safeguarding your hard-earned money against scammers. First National Bank of Sycamore has got your back when it comes to helping you keep your finances safe with online security tips and a staff that is eager to listen and always on the lookout for fraudulent activity.