News & Insights

With the launch of the Mortgage Division team, led by Steven Zielsdorf, the VP, Director of Residential Mortgage Lending, Integro Bank continues to position themselves as one of the few community banks in Arizona that is small business-focused and offers mortgage solutions that meets the needs and challenges small business owners face when purchasing a home.

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Mortgage dynamics are significantly influenced by the ebb and flow of interest rates in response to global economic conditions. Those considering homeownership must stay mindful of the effects of interest rate fluctuations on monthly payments and overall affordability. Staying up to date on interest rate trends and their potential long-term impacts is crucial for making informed decisions about homeownership.

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As a former business owner and having 15 years of IT experience working in the banking industry, I have witnessed firsthand the evolving landscape of today's business culture. Small businesses face unique challenges when it comes to accessing financial services that cater to their specific needs. However, I am thrilled to share how Phoenix-based Integro Bank, under the visionary leadership of CEO Thomas J Inserra Inserra and EVP Elaine Szeto, is spearheading a transformative shift in the way small businesses are banking.

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Join Integro Bank this July 26th for the Women Entrepreneur & Leaders Fireside Chat CEO Club Event. It will be an opportunity for all business owners to come together with other like-minded individuals, allowing you to connect with other women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals.

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According to a study from Kauffman Foundation, 83% of entrepreneurs face challenges in accessing the capital market when starting their businesses. This has often led entrepreneurs to use their savings or investments from family members to get their ventures up and running.

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The CEO/ Entrepreneur brain often fires at a faster rate of speed and for longer periods of time than most people. As a result, it increases the stress on the body and mindset. This leads to a brain that can’t shut off at night causing adrenal fatigue, sleep issues, lack of presence with the family, and much more. You can retrain the brain and regulate how it fires. This talk will give you the tools and go through the exercises to learn how to do just that.

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The SBA has unveiled its newly finalized plan to streamline eligibility determination for SBA-backed loans while also implementing a new fraud review on all loans. By bringing eligibility determination in-house through new technology, the SBA will reduce the burden on SBA lenders and streamline operations, which will free up more lenders to focus on their customers and expand their capacity to increase lending.

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There's an enhanced interest in SBA-government loans because even though interest rates may be higher, you can amortize it over a longer period, which makes it more affordable because the monthly costs can go down. It's an attractive feature that provides a little more flexibility in underwriting and approving loans because the SBA program is specifically designed to help small businesses. We're a big SBA lender and we're seeing more interest in those types of loans.

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The recent failures of two large banks surprised a lot of people.  My prior experience managing 780 bank failures in two prior economic recessions, perhaps, afford me an opportunity to offer unique insights.

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Integro Bank is excited to provide business owners and leaders the opportunity to meet and listen to a celebrity speaker "B. Taylor" who is an Award-Winning Artist, Producer, and decorated Navy Veteran.  B. Taylor has three #1 Top Charting Records, is a Goodwill Global Ambassador and Advocate of Entertainment for the U.S. Military, Veterans, First Responders and Their Families and will be speaking on his journey and lessons learned as a business owner and entertainer.

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