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Our Resource Center provides education on personal and business financial topics, information on online security and fraud prevention, and articles from leaders at Sunflower Bank.

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4 Upgrades to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value

When you take a look around your home, you might find yourself considering a variety of home improvements and renovations. These ideas often serve two purposes: increase your enjoyment of your home and raise the property value for when it’s time to sell.
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Post-Closing: What To Expect After You’re Given the Key

Post-closing is one of the most overlooked steps of the loan process for homebuyers, and it’s no wonder why. A good mortgage lender and title company will work behind the scenes to seamlessly complete the needed transfers and documentation. But that doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. By knowing what to expect after your home mortgage loan closes, you can take the necessary next steps to save money down the road.
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Personal - Security Center

What Is Phishing? How To Avoid Bank Scams and Protect Your Personal Information

These days, the most effective way to steal isn’t in person – it’s online. Phishing scams are fraudulent attempts (usually through email) to steal sensitive information, get money, or convince the user to download something that may contain malware. One of the most common scams is posing as a bank.
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Sunflower Bank – From Our Leadership

Building a Performance-Oriented Team

There is no single, right organizational culture; they are as varied as the companies themselves. And, of course, there are often multiple sub-cultures within companies. At Sunflower Bank, we work intentionally to develop a culture in pursuit of our mission of “Bringing out the best in the lives we touch … Creating Possibility.”
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Beyond the Mortgage: How Much Does Owning a Home Cost?

The benefits of owning your own home are significant. For many, the idea of holding equity in their home, being able to renovate as they please, and a likely increase in square footage acts as a siren’s call luring them to homeownership.
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Five Things Homebuyers Need To Know When Making an Offer

The homebuying process can be daunting. Whether it’s your first, second, or even fourth home, the process never gets less complicated. And all the complexity involved can tend to create some anxiety, especially when it comes to making an offer on your absolute dream home.
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Sunflower Bank – From Our Leadership

Defining Our Commitment to Sustainable Growth

At Sunflower Bank, we are committed to “sustainable growth.” At first glance, this commitment seems obvious because most companies are seeking growth, but this is where we believe we distinguish ourselves. The ability to sustain our growth, to grow organically, and to maintain our financial strength and stability along the way benefits all our stakeholders: our customers, colleagues, communities, and shareholders.
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Preapproval vs. Prequalification

Both preapproval and prequalification will help determine your mortgage rate and what your budget range will be for your future home. Plus, the information from both can, and should, be utilized in negotiating/placing an offer.
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Sunflower Bank – From Our Leadership

Creating Possibility by Creating a Legacy

Possessing a charter that dates back to 1892, Sunflower Bank has demonstrated its ability to endure, whether it be through economic cycles, times of social change, or other competitive forces.
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