Financial Education
Do it All From Home
If we can say one thing with confidence, it’s that 2020 has given new meaning to the term “homebody.” What once used to be the space where we would hang our hat at the end of our day has become so much more. No one knew just how much time we would be spending at…
Read MoreRefinance Your Home with cPort
Mortgage rates continue to remain a hot topic of conversation. According to The Mortgage Report, a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was 2.875% at the end of the first week of September. Over the past few months, we have continued to see rates stay at or near all-time lows. Many experts say, if your mortgage rate is…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know Before You Buy a Home
Finding a financial institution that is a good match for you is an essential part of the home buying process. At cPort, our mortgage team is happy to help you find a loan that will meet your needs, and ensure that you have a smooth application process, from pre-qualification through closing. It doesn’t matter if…
Read MorecPort CEO featured in July issue of Amjambo Africa’s Financial Literacy Column
After 16 years of serving the New Mainer community, cPort’s President & CEO Gene Ardito has gained a deep understanding of the financial challenges that can come with establishing residency in a new country. He recently contributed an article to the July issue of Amjambo Africa, discussing how opening an account at a financial institution…
Read MoreWhat to do if You’re Worried About Money
As we continue to see COVID-19 cases in Maine and are encouraged to keep practicing social distancing, a lot of people are worried about what impact this will have on their finances. Whether you’re concerned about how you are going to keep saving or if you’ll be able to pay all your bills, here are…
Read MoreCongratulations Class of 2020! Now What?
We are so fortunate to see so many young cPort members, and brilliant aspiring scholars in our community, accomplish the milestone of graduating college in pursuit of their career dreams. We’ve watched them grow since opening a College Club or Earnie Savings Account. The hard work and commitment of these students is to be celebrated.…
Read MorePrepare Yourself Financially for the Year Ahead with a Budget Strategy
With uncertain times at hand, it’s important to keep a watchful eye on your finances. When you understand your spending habits, you are more in control of your money. This makes it easier to establish savings goals and be prepared for unexpected circumstances. cPort’s eBanking makes this task easy and effective with cutting-edge widgets and…
Read MorecPort Partners with Amjambo Africa on Financial Literacy Feature Column
We’re excited to partner with Amjambo Africa as contributing authors for a monthly financial literacy column. The articles are cowritten by Forest Avenue’s Branch Manager Jen Smith and Branch Supervisor Honorine Uwishema, who together have over 18 years of experience in the financial sector. Both Jen and Honorine know this feature is important to the…
Read MoreWhat Our Mothers Taught Us About Money
We all have heard the timeless phrase, mother knows best. At cPort, we’ve decided to put that phrase to the test! With Mother’s Day right around the corner, we asked our staff what valuable money advice they’ve learned from their moms throughout the years. Here are a few gems we’d like to share: Always keep six…
Read MoreMany SBA PPP Applications Successfully Fulfilled. More Funds Available.
Ever since the Small Business Administration announced economic relief programs in early April, our dedicated PPP team has been working round-the-clock to support our members and their businesses as they apply for and secure financial relief. The good news is funds are available for small business owners or self-employed workers who haven’t filled out an…
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