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It's time to Fall back! Daylight savings begins November 3, 2024. A gentle reminder to set your clocks back one hour tonight before you go to sleep.

We were blown away by the number of attendees at our recent Cyber Security and Fraud Awareness Community seminar in Sequim! We’re excited to offer education on these important and relevant topics. Stay tuned for upcoming dates and locations and if you would like us to plan an event in your community, let your local bankers know!

Happy Halloween! Here's hoping you and yours are enjoying all that this festive time of year has to offer.

Conventional home loans aren’t always the best fit in today’s market. Homebuyers are turning to alternative options such as Non-Qualified Mortgage and Debt Service Coverage Ratio loans. These products are designed for borrowers that fall outside of the strict requirements for traditional lending. Learn about these programs or connect with a 1st Security Bank loan officer: https://brev.is/ydqrQ
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Our 2024 Annual Food Drive kicks off tomorrow! Your generous donations to this cause make a significant and meaningful difference for individuals and families suffering from food insecurity in our branch communities, thank you!

We are excited to introduce 1st Security Bank's Buyer Advantage program. When selling a participating home and the buyer elects to finance the purchase through 1st Security Bank, Buyer Advantage provides up to 1% of the loan amount as a lender credit. The seller will also receive up to 1% lender credit on their next home purchase when financed through 1st Security Bank.

We make it easy to sign up when listing a home. Our team will help you through the process and ensure the sale of your home qualifies for the program. Reach out to your local branch or loan officer for details. https://www.fsbwa.com/loan-officers

Protect yourself and your family! Learn how to identify and prevent financial and cybersecurity fraud during this FREE community seminar. Learn more at https://brev.is/pgNkw

Sequim Community Seminar - Scam and Fraud Awareness Fraud attempts are increasingly more prevalent. Join us for this free seminar to learn how to identify financial fraud and protect yourself from cyber security threats. No RSVP required.

Imagine this: The ice cream man "needs" your bank password to run your card. Sounds absurd, right? If it seems off in real life, it's just as weird over a phone call, text or email. . Learn how to give scammers the cold shoulder: https://brev.is/heKSE

Red flag on a first date: they ask for your PIN number to ‘“verify who you are.”' Just as you'd steer clear of that question on a date, be cautious with similar requests via email, phone or text. Trust your gut and learn to spot the scams: https://brev.is/hYpd6

Certificates of Deposit, commonly referred to as CDs, are a staple in the world of savings products. Their benefits are quite powerful, especially in today’s uncertain financial climate. Read more about the advantages of CDs here https://brev.is/kye17

With fraud attempts on the rise, learn how to identify and protect yourself from financial fraud and practice cyber security in this FREE community seminar! Learn more at https://brev.is/LeNul

Join us! Femme Allies in Business (FAB) networking group will meet next on October 10th from 9-10:30am at Merrill Gardens Renton Centre in Renton, WA. More details: https://brev.is/WNZ2y

Podcasts are one of our favorite ways to learn on the go! What's your favorite podcast?

Save the date! Learn from 1st Security Bank experts on how to identify financial fraud and protect yourself and your business from cyber security threats. Learn more at https://brev.is/uFIzP

Monthly Business Networking Groups Join a dynamic new monthly group of local businesses and non-profits partnering to connect and strengthen our businesses and communities.

Romance scammers pay close attention to the information you share, and don’t miss a beat becoming your perfect match. You like a thing, so that’s their thing, too. But there is one exception – you want to meet in real life, and they can’t. Learn to spot a scammer's lies with this advice from the Federal Trade Commission: https://brev.is/vxDcz

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of moving into a brand-new home. Our Buyer Advantage program unlocks additional benefits when you buy from participating builders, including access to our best pricing and up to a 1% lender credit on eligible products. Learn more at: https://www.fsbwa.com/news-and-events/buyer-advantage-for-new-construction-home-financing.

Our Diaper Drive is ending soon! Donate diapers of any size or amount at our Jefferson and Clallam county branches and help and promote the healthy development of children and families on the North Olympic Peninsula. Learn more about First Step Family and their services at https://brev.is/eMbf0

A shout out to our smart, driven, kind employees for 'building a truly great place to work and bank.' We couldn't be more proud to be a Puget Sound Business Journal Top 100 Washington Best Workplace again this year!

Never wire money to someone you've never met in person. Learn from the Federal Trade Commission about how to spot wire scams and protect your money: https://brev.is/rFMnE.

Help families in need! Next week (September 23-27) at our Jefferson and Clallam county branches, donate diapers of any size or amount and help promote the healthy development of children and families on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Learn more about First Step Family and their services at https://brev.is/OumnG

A brand new school year is the perfect time to begin focusing on building solid financial habits that can set your teen up for a lifetime of financial success: managing money wisely, avoiding debt, and starting to build a strong credit history are just a few of these vital skills, check out our larger list here https://brev.is/Gva91

We're partnering with for National Diaper Need Awareness Week! Starting 9/23, donate diapers of any size or amount at our Jefferson and Clallam county branches and help First Step Family promote the healthy development of children and families on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Learn more about First Step Family and their services at https://brev.is/edbrs

Have documents to shred? Stop by our Aberdeen branch this Saturday for our shredding event. Closing out the year is our Waldport branch next week! Visit https://brev.is/i2v26 for more details.

In remembrance, with honor and respect, today we stand united and resilient.