COMMUNITY BANKING By Press Release
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illamette Community Bank’s recent merger with People’s Bank of Commerce is set to have a big impact on homebuyers in the Willamette Valley. Willamette Community Bank customers will now be able to secure a home loan through the bank thanks to the combined nancial resources of the two organizations and People’s Bank’s extensive experience in providing mortgage loans. Effective immediately Willamette Community Bank, a division of People’s Bank, will be able to offer mortgage loan programs to meet the needs of Willamette Valley residents, from rst-time home buyers to re nances and purchases. “We are so excited to be able to provide these new products and services to the Willamette Valley through our partnership with Willamette Community Bank,” said Echo Hutto, Senior Vice President & Mortgage Division Manager of People’s Bank of Commerce. “People’s Bank has been providing
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Willamette Community Bank now offering home loans in the Willamette Valley mortgage loans for over 20 years to the communities we serve. We handle our loans from start to nish from our Operations site in Medford, OR. This gives the highest level of customer service to each of our borrowers and ensures a smooth and timely process from application to funding. This is an amazing opportunity for the Willamette Valley community to experience a true community bank. We put people rst, one loan at a time.”
As part of a diverse program offering, Willamette Community Bank is able to offer a variety of loan options, including FHA loans for rsttime homebuyers, VA and ORVet loans for veterans, and Re nance Loans for current homeowners among many other options. To nd the home loan option that’s right for you, visit willamettecommunitybank.co m and set up an appointment to speak with one of our loan of cers.
To ensure that customers can still work with a local partner, Willamette Community Bank has hired Terry Gillett as the Willamette Valley Mortgage Sales Manager to lead all local home loan efforts. Terry, who has over 20 years of experience in mortgage lending, will be based out of the branch in Downtown Salem, Oregon. He will be supported by the People’s Bank mortgage loan team as the local team is expanded over the coming months.
About Willamette Community Bank: Willamette Community Bank was founded in Albany, Oregon with an interest in preserving local nancial decision-making and building a better community. Through our merger with People’s Bank of Commerce, we’re able to remain committed to these principles while growing the positive impact we can have on our communities.
