December 27, 2017
Somerville National Bank’s Board of Directors announced that we have converted from a national bank charter to an Ohio state chartered bank and changed our name to “Somerville Bank.” The conversion is not expected to affect the our shareholders, customers, or employees in any way. All deposits will remain insured through the FDIC. The charter […]
Continue ReadingDecember 26, 2017
According to information released in November of 2017, the average household in the United States has $6,662 in credit card debt. In addition to this, it has been estimated that the consumer who uses a credit card for holiday shopping spends in excess of $1,000. As a result, many find themselves experiencing a massive amount […]
Continue ReadingDecember 18, 2017
According to the yearly consumer survey by the National Retail Federation, holiday spending in 2017 will increase from an average of $936 to an average of $967. That is a 3% increase from spending averages in 2016. Many individuals find that it is easier to utilize their credit cards during the holidays than to tap […]
Continue ReadingDecember 11, 2017
It’s the holiday season and consumers everywhere are looking for great gifts at low prices! Do you have your eye on a large refrigerator/freezer complete with ice maker and filtered-water dispenser? Perhaps a large-screen 3-D TV is on the family wish list. Unfortunately, this is the time of year to remind people that the […]
Continue ReadingDecember 4, 2017
In recent years, a large number of credit card companies have been engaging in the act of cross-selling add-ons. In most instances, these are identified as “protections” that assist the credit card holder in the event of a financial hardship, such as the development of an illness, experiencing job loss, or a death in the […]
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