﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:32:44 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Community First Bank</title><link>https://www.cfbank.com:443/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/rss/1564</link><atom:link href="https://www.cfbank.com:443/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/rss/1564" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aderson Oliveira]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Don't Let Scammers Rush You: Understanding the Tactics Criminals Use]]></title><link>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/dont-let-scammers-rush-you-understanding-the-tactics-criminals-use</link><description><![CDATA[ At Community First Bank, protecting our customers is one of our top priorities. While it's easy to look at a scam and wonder how someone could fall for it, the truth is that scams can happen to ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/dont-let-scammers-rush-you-understanding-the-tactics-criminals-use</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e6545424-d0f2-45ae-94c6-493672c8d07f-199]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aderson Oliveira]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[When to Use a Line of Credit vs. a Term Loan]]></title><link>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/when-to-use-a-line-of-credit-vs-a-term-loan</link><description><![CDATA[ At Community First Bank, we know that no two businesses operate exactly alike. Some need flexible access to funds to manage day-to-day cash flow, while others are planning for a major purchase or ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/when-to-use-a-line-of-credit-vs-a-term-loan</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e6545424-d0f2-45ae-94c6-493672c8d07f-198]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aderson Oliveira]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[What Lenders Look for in a Business Loan Application]]></title><link>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/what-lenders-look-for-in-a-business-loan-application</link><description><![CDATA[  Business Banking Insights from Community First Bank  

 Applying for a  business loan  is an important step, whether you're expanding operations, purchasing equipment, investing in real estate, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/what-lenders-look-for-in-a-business-loan-application</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e6545424-d0f2-45ae-94c6-493672c8d07f-197]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aderson Oliveira]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Smart Budgeting Strategies for Growing Businesses]]></title><link>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/smart-budgeting-strategies-for-growing-businesses</link><description><![CDATA[ As your business grows, so do the financial demands that come with hiring employees, purchasing equipment, investing in technology, and expanding operations. At Community First Bank, we work with ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/smart-budgeting-strategies-for-growing-businesses</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e6545424-d0f2-45ae-94c6-493672c8d07f-196]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aderson Oliveira]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How to Protect Your Business from Payment Fraud]]></title><link>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/how-to-protect-your-business-from-payment-fraud</link><description><![CDATA[ Businesses today face increasingly sophisticated fraud threats, from fake invoices and vendor impersonation schemes to unauthorized ACH and wire transactions. At Community First Bank, we work with a ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/how-to-protect-your-business-from-payment-fraud</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e6545424-d0f2-45ae-94c6-493672c8d07f-195]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aderson Oliveira]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Elder Scams: Protecting yourself and your loved ones]]></title><link>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/elder-scams-protecting-yourself-and-your-loved-ones</link><description><![CDATA[ As technology continues to evolve, so do the tactics used by fraudsters. One of the fastest-growing forms of fraud today is elder financial exploitation, which targets older adults and can result in ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/elder-scams-protecting-yourself-and-your-loved-ones</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e6545424-d0f2-45ae-94c6-493672c8d07f-194]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aderson Oliveira]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Elder Theft: Protecting yourself and your loved ones]]></title><link>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/elder-theft-protecting-yourself-and-your-loved-ones</link><description><![CDATA[ At  Community First Bank , your financial security is one of our top priorities. One of the most concerning threats facing our customers today is  Elder Financial Exploitation (E.F.E.)  - a type of ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/elder-theft-protecting-yourself-and-your-loved-ones</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e6545424-d0f2-45ae-94c6-493672c8d07f-192]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aderson Oliveira]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Why Mail Theft Has Become a Growing Fraud Risk]]></title><link>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/why-mail-theft-has-become-a-growing-fraud-risk</link><description><![CDATA[ CFB Fraud Awareness | April 2026 

 Mail theft has become one of the most common starting points for check fraud, impacting both businesses and personal banking customers. 

 Here at Community ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/why-mail-theft-has-become-a-growing-fraud-risk</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e6545424-d0f2-45ae-94c6-493672c8d07f-139]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aderson Oliveira]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Community First Bank Announces Leadership Transition Built on Long-Term Planning]]></title><link>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/community-first-bank-announces-leadership-transition-built-on-long-term-planning</link><description><![CDATA[ At Community First Bank, planning has always been about more than growth. It is about making sure the Bank remains strong, steady, and ready to serve customers and communities for generations to ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/community-first-bank-announces-leadership-transition-built-on-long-term-planning</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e6545424-d0f2-45ae-94c6-493672c8d07f-138]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aderson Oliveira]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Why Online Banking and Bill Pay Are the Safer Choice]]></title><link>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/why-online-banking-and-bill-pay-are-the-safer-choice</link><description><![CDATA[ At Community First Bank, your security is our priority. In today’s digital world, protecting your financial information is just as important as paying bills on time. Using  Online Banking and Bill ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.cfbank.com/Information-Center/Our-Bank/News/why-online-banking-and-bill-pay-are-the-safer-choice</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[e6545424-d0f2-45ae-94c6-493672c8d07f-137]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>