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Most Home Searches Start in the Wrong Place
Knowing where to start when considering a new home can have a tremendous impact on the entire process. Learn how you can go further, from the start.
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Personal
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs) Explained
An Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) can offer advantages for certain home buyers. The key is understanding how they work and whether they align with your plans.
Personal
Why Pre-Approval Matters More Than Ever in Today’s Home Search
Getting pre-approved can bring an immense amount of clarity to the home buying and financing process. Read to learn more.
Personal
Most Home Searches Start in the Wrong Place
Knowing where to start when considering a new home can have a tremendous impact on the entire process. Learn how you can go further, from the start.
Upgrade Support: RSA Authenticator Install Instructions
Are you a business customer looking for help downloading and setting up RSA Authenticator for Cash Management services? Directions and a reference video can be found here.
Important Update: Debit Card Activation & Support Numbers
To activate or reset your debit card, call 800-992-3808. To report a lost or stolen debit card, call 888-439-1591.
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Introducing the New Eagle Bank Website: A Better Digital Banking Experience
At Eagle Bank, we believe innovation should make banking easier, more intuitive, and more accessible for the people and businesses we serve. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our completely redesigned website. We feel that this significant upgrade better reflects both who we are today and how we’re evolving the customer experience in the future.
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How to Set Financial Goals You’ll Actually Stick To in 2026
Financial goals stick when they’re built realistically, connected to everyday life, and supported with simple systems rather than sheer willpower. Here’s how to approach financial goal setting for 2026 in a way that actually works.
Business
What Business Owners Should Look for in a Banking Partner
Choosing a bank for your business is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make, yet many business owners focus only on rates and fees. While costs matter, the true value of a business bank lies in something deeper: the relationship.
Business
How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner (Without Hurting Your Cash Flow)
Figuring out how to pay yourself as a business owner can feel surprisingly complicated. At Eagle Bank, we see this question at nearly every stage of growth. The goal isn’t simply getting paid, it’s paying yourself in a way that supports your life and your company for the long term.
Business
When Should a Small Business Apply for a Loan? (And When You Shouldn’t)
At Eagle Bank, we believe the best lending decisions happen before you’re in a financial crunch. Understanding when to apply for a business loan, can help you borrow strategically instead of reactively.
Personal
How to Rebuild Credit After a Tough Financial Year
A difficult financial year can happen to anyone. Learning how to rebuild credit is about consistency, patience, and having the right support.
Personal
How Much Should You Keep in Checking vs. Savings?
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re keeping too much money in checking or not enough in savings, you’re not alone. The answer is about building a balance that supports your daily life while steadily strengthening your financial foundation.
Personal
How to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
Buying a home doesn’t really start with open houses or scrolling listings — it starts with clarity. One of the most important first steps…
Business
8 Traits of Top Franchisees (According to Eagle Bank Underwriters)
If you’ve ever wondered what separates a “maybe” from a “yes” in franchise lending, here’s the short list our team sees again and again. Concepts vary, but strong franchise operators share these bankable traits.