Sturgis Bank Knowledge Center

For small businesses, choosing a trusted banking partner is crucial. It's not just about financial transactions; it's about building a relationship with a financial institution that genuinely understands and supports your unique needs.

In today's digital age, online shopping has become an integral part of our lives. It's convenient, time-saving, and offers a vast array of products at our fingertips.

It's that time of year again—tax season. For many people, this means receiving a tax refund. If you're lucky enough to receive a tax return this year, it can be tempting to splurge on something you've had your eye on for a while. But before you do, consider other ways to use your tax return that can help improve your financial well-being.

The dueling trends of rising home prices and rising rates have some first-time home buyers anxiously waiting on the sidelines, wondering if now is the right time to buy or if they should continue renting. With affordability as an issue, renting may seem like a better option, at least in the short term. However, rental rates are also rising, causing quite the conundrum for first-time home buyers. With an increase in mortgage and rental rates, many first-time home buyers are pondering the question - Should I rent or buy? 

To anyone following the real estate market over the last year, it likely comes as no surprise that rising prices and rising interest rates are producing a strain on housing affordability for many American families. On June 15, the Federal Reserve announced an additional 0.75% rate hike to combat inflation, making it the highest rate increase since 1994.  Given the current market landscape, is now a good time to purchase a home in Southwest Michigan?