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What's So Special About a Community Bank?

Are you in search of a bank that truly understands your needs? We get it — Crews Bank & Trust has a long-standing legacy of understanding our..

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Embrace Simplicity & Accessibility: Download the Crews Bank App

Change is the only constant, and the world of banking is no exception. Our recent brand unification on September 25 has brought about exciting..

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How to Use Credit Cards Responsibly: 5 Things to Do

Using a personal credit card can seem complicated, especially if you’re working to build credit. It’s a balance between spending enough to build your..

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93 Years of Commitment and Counting

As a family-owned and operated bank, we pride ourselves on serving the individuals, families, and businesses of Florida by providing premier banking..

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Family Matters

In the desperation of trying to stay relevant and up-to-date within the banking industry, more and more community banks are falling prey to merger..

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5 Things to Know About Balloon Payments for Commercial Loans

A balloon payment is a lump sum payment that is significantly larger than the monthly payments and paid at the end of a loan’s term. Unlike loans..

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Crews Family of Banks: Community Banking With a History of Trust

What are you looking for in a bank? We’re willing to bet it’s not long lines, advisors who tell you what to do without listening to your needs, or..

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8 Qualifications to Meet SBA 7(a) Loan Requirements

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps small businesses lock in funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. SBA..

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How to Afford the Down Payment for a Commercial Loan

A commercial loan is a type of loan that is available for businesses to fund growth, equipment, property, and more. Depending on the type of loan,..

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Financial Literacy for Children Starts at Home: How to Talk to Your Child About Money

Most parents dread having “the talk” with their kids. The talk generally refers to the birds and the bees, but there are other subjects parents might..

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What Are the Different Types of Commercial Real Estate Loans?

Whether you’re a business or a broker working in conjunction with a business, finding the right commercial real estate loan is almost always required..

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Is a Loan or Line of Credit Best for My Business?

Selecting the proper loan product for your business depends on what you need the money for and how you intend to pay it back. Here are some quick..

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What's So Special About a Community Bank?

Are you in search of a bank that truly understands your needs? We get it — Crews Bank & Trust has a long-standing legacy of understanding our clients’ wants and needs from their community bank. We are committed to delivering personalized service, and since we live and work in the same communities as our customers, we have an intimate understanding of their financial requirements.

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Embrace Simplicity & Accessibility: Download the Crews Bank App

Change is the only constant, and the world of banking is no exception. Our recent brand unification on September 25 has brought about exciting developments. One significant step towards this goal is the introduction of the new Crews Bank app. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of this app and guide you through the simple process of downloading and embracing the future of banking.

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How to Use Credit Cards Responsibly: 5 Things to Do

Using a personal credit card can seem complicated, especially if you’re working to build credit. It’s a balance between spending enough to build your credit history, but not overspending and going into debt. Challenging? Sure, but definitely not impossible. Here are our five tips for using your credit card responsibly. 

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93 Years of Commitment and Counting

As a family-owned and operated bank, we pride ourselves on serving the individuals, families, and businesses of Florida by providing premier banking services with a hometown touch.

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Family Matters

In the desperation of trying to stay relevant and up-to-date within the banking industry, more and more community banks are falling prey to merger mania, albeit losing these banks means losing a part of the community. However, the Crews family

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5 Things to Know About Balloon Payments for Commercial Loans

A balloon payment is a lump sum payment that is significantly larger than the monthly payments and paid at the end of a loan’s term. Unlike loans that have a series of fixed payments to pay off the balance of the loan, a loan that includes a balloon payment is made up of lower fixed payments and a final larger payment. 

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Crews Family of Banks: Community Banking With a History of Trust

What are you looking for in a bank? We’re willing to bet it’s not long lines, advisors who tell you what to do without listening to your needs, or lengthy call menus to navigate when you need help. Crews Bank & Trust has been around long enough to know what you want in a community bank, and we’re committed to providing that personalized service to each of our clients.

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8 Qualifications to Meet SBA 7(a) Loan Requirements

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps small businesses lock in funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. SBA loan programs provide financial support to small businesses by helping build capital, recover from disasters, purchase real estate, and more.

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How to Afford the Down Payment for a Commercial Loan

A commercial loan is a type of loan that is available for businesses to fund growth, equipment, property, and more. Depending on the type of loan, how much money you need, and your credit history, the down payment for commercial loans varies. 

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Financial Literacy for Children Starts at Home: How to Talk to Your Child About Money

Most parents dread having “the talk” with their kids. The talk generally refers to the birds and the bees, but there are other subjects parents might shy away from, such as the existence of Santa Claus (yes, Virginia, he’s real) or finances. 

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What Are the Different Types of Commercial Real Estate Loans?

Whether you’re a business or a broker working in conjunction with a business, finding the right commercial real estate loan is almost always required if the business plans to expand or renovate. Commercial real estate loans function similarly to real estate loans, in that the loan requires a down payment and is typically paid off over a period of time, and interest rates can vary depending on the type of loan.

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Is a Loan or Line of Credit Best for My Business?

Selecting the proper loan product for your business depends on what you need the money for and how you intend to pay it back. Here are some quick facts about each product.

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