Real Stories, Real Success: Hear from Our Valued Customers

At Farmers State Bank, the aim is not only to provide financial services, but to enhance people’s lives. Whether it is a couple finally getting their first house or a small business person expanding their business, every success story is an embodiment of our mission to provide personalized service to communities. Here, we are privileged to share some of our customers’ actual stories and how Farmers State Bank helped them get there.

Families Finding Homeownership Assistance

Purchasing a home is a goal for most people and a rite of passage in their lifetime. Farmers State Bank has assisted many families to find their dream homes by providing information on how to go about it and even how to budget after buying the home.

One customer, Sarah Thompson, recalls her experience: “When I first began searching for a house, this mortgage was rather intimidating to me. Not only did Farmers State Bank explain each step to me, but they also offered budgeting information on the interest rate that would be suitable for me. This is due to the support of my family and myself, we are now living happily in our first house. It feels great to be able to have our own space.”

Mortgage specialists at our company engage the customers in a way that makes them feel like they are in control of the process. This means that we make the home buying process easier and ensure that families such as the Thompsons are able to purchase their dream homes.

Supporting Small Businesses: A Story of Growth

Small business owners are the life of the local community and FSB is all about supporting them. Whether a client is an aspiring business owner trying to get funding for a new business or a business owner who is trying to expand their business our team is here to assist their endeavor.

One such story is that of Mike and Emily Jensen, owners of a local bakery. After opening their doors, they soon realized they needed additional equipment to keep up with demand. Farmers State Bank provided them with a small business loan that allowed them to expand their kitchen and hire additional staff. Emily shared, “Without the support of Farmers State Bank, we wouldn’t have been able to grow as quickly as we did. They believed in our vision from day one and made the entire loan process smooth and straightforward.”

Today, Mike and Emily’s bakery is a beloved fixture in the community, and their story is a reminder of the difference local support can make in the success of small businesses.

Helping Students Build a Financial Foundation

Financial literacy is crucial, especially for young adults just starting their financial journey. Farmers State Bank partners with schools and offers resources to help students understand essential money management skills.

Jake Morales is one student who testified how Farmers State Bank’s Financial Literacy Workshop has assisted him to prepare for college. “I had little or no understanding of how credit operates, or why it is necessary to create a budget. Now I have a savings plan and know how not to get into debt while in school. I received what I needed from Farmers State Bank to be financially wise, Jake added.

Through promoting financial literacy we give young adults the tools to make better financial decisions and thus have a better financial future.

Supporting Community Recovery: Stories of Resilience

As life changes, Farmers State Bank is always ready to change right along with it. We provide relief programs for customers in case of disasters like storms or in situations like economic downturn.

In the recent floods in the area, Farmers State Bank like many other institutions had to deal with some of its customers such as Jessica and Tim Parker who suffered a lot of losses due to the flood. “We were heartbroken, but Farmers State Bank was there for us during this,” said Jessica. “They helped to restructure our mortgage and advised on the reconstruction costs which shifted a great burden off our back.”

By supporting people during hard times, Farmers State Bank proves that we are here for our community and provide them with tools to start over.

Bottom Line

Every customer who walks into Farmers State Bank has a different experience and every success story encourages us to do better. These actual cases represent our mission to improve the lives of our clients, whether they are purchasing a house, starting a company, or overcoming adversity. Farmers State Bank is pleased to be a part of these success stories and eager to write more success stories for its customers.