by Erin VerMulm | May 28, 2019 | Mortgage
In most cases, a home is the biggest purchase of a person’s life. So, it’s always good to ask questions. American Bank & Trust has worked with buyers and realtors alike on the process.And we invited Kate Patrick of 605 Real Estate to share her experience and... 
by Erin VerMulm | May 14, 2019 | Mortgage
For every person that’s ever bought a home, there are another ten people that tell you how or when you should do it. There is no perfect answer on when, but American Bank & Trust mortgage bankers study the housing market. So we can help you with a few insights on... 
by Erin VerMulm | May 9, 2019 | Business Banking
American Bank & Trust has been in business banking for a long time. So, we’ve seen a lot of startups, entrepreneurs and generational businesses. There’s nothing simple about work life balance. But, American Bank & Trust has a few tips on how to make that... 
by Erin VerMulm | May 7, 2019 | Trust & Wealth Management
One of the most important questions to be addressed in an estate plan is the choice of the executor to supervise the settlement of the estate. If a trust is part of the plan, the choice of trustee is equally crucial. The first thought that many parents may have is to... 
by Erin VerMulm | Apr 25, 2019 | Trust & Wealth Management
A trust plays a crucial role in thoughtful estate planning. You might think that the doubling of the amount exempt from federal estate and gift tax ($11.4 million per person in 2019) would reduce the need for estate planning, given that so few families will now need...