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Banterra Bank Provides Security To Your Deposits  Check out WSIL News 3 segment featuring Banterra President and CEO, Jeff May, who is also a previous 20-year FDIC examiner. Silicon Valley and Signature Bank operated on a distinct...

A Partnership that Benefits Southern Illinois Banterra Bank is proud to partner with the SIU Salukis and to provide the largest corporate naming-rights agreement in the university's more-than-150-year history. Celebrate with us as we explore...

banterra center, Community, salukis, siu, southern illinois, university athletics

Whether you are starting a new business or growing your current business, creating a business plan is an essential tool to success.  Writing a business plan doesn’t have to be complicated.  Follow this step-by-step guide to learn to write...

business banking, business plan, small business

This time of the year is the best and most fun time to decorate! Halloween and Thanksgiving are swiftly followed by winter holidays like Christmas and New Year’s, making a quick turnaround for seasonal décor. Keep reading for some decorating...

Holiday Decor, Holiday Savings, Home Improvement

Spring is here and it is a great opportunity to save some energy and money. Here are a few simple tips to implement to be more energy efficient as the weather warms up this spring. Following these tips is a great way to cut energy costs and save a little...

Today’s technology gives you the convenience to access your banking needs wherever you are.  Online banking is as safe as any other banking transaction, but when consumers conduct transactions online, they need to be conscious of their decisions...

Bank Safely Online, Cybersecurity, Online Banking, Tips to banks safely online

As you continue to grow financially, you may begin to realize just how much there is to learn about budgeting, saving, debt, investments, and retirement. At certain stages of life, a person is working on each of those pieces differently. As you make money...

Solar energy continues to grow in popularity as homeowners and businesses look for ways to reduce their energy bills using a reliable energy source.  With today’s environment of rising prices on goods and services, and the federal and state...

solar financing, solar loans

We understand that banking hours don’t work for everyone, and today’s consumers need convenient and efficient way to complete their banking needs. With Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs), you can skip the lines and embark in your own personalized...

The holiday season is full of giving, which means that the season is often full of spending.  Your friendly bankers at Banterra want you to be able to start the new year with more money in your wallet, so use these six helpful tips to ensure that...