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Think a 20% down payment is required for a home loan? Our mortgage experts debunk this and other common home-buying myths in our latest video. Discover how Community First Bank makes homeownership more accessible than you might think!

Dreaming of owning your perfect home in Wisconsin? Community First Bank's expert mortgage team is here to turn that dream into reality with our streamlined, personalized home loan process. We understand that buying a home is one of life's most significant milestones, and we're committed to making your journey to homeownership smooth, straightforward, and exciting.

Boscobel, WI (October 17, 2024) – Community First Bank, and four banker volunteers, will be recognized by the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation’s (WBF) Excellence in Financial Education (EFE) Award at the upcoming WBA FLEX Retail and Marketing Summit in November.

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $10 billion to phishing scams and other fraud in 2023—an increase of 13.6% over 2022. 

The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to announce that Community First Bank in Boscobel, WI, was selected to receive one of five $10,000 awards to support housing and housing literacy, economic development/community investment, and financial or cyber literacy in Wisconsin.  

Dan Klahn is pleased to announce that Community First Bank recently added Troy Ruegsegger to the Executive Management team. Troy will serve as Chief Operations Officer. This addition to leadership marks a significant step in CFB’s ongoing commitment to improving operational efficiency and delivering superior customer service.

Meet Parker, Emily, and their adorable furry companion, Toby. This young couple, both in their early 20s and locals to the Richland Center area, had a dream - to find a cozy home in the countryside where they could build a life together with their beloved pup, Toby. But like many first-time homebuyers, they weren't sure if their vision was within reach.

In today’s “digital world,” online dating websites have become a popular way to meet new people. However, many who participate may not realize that using these websites can pose some risks. Online dating scams are becoming more prevalent and can range from people posing as someone they are not to serious financial fraud activity.