Newton Federal Blog

Supporting Local Businesses in Our Community
Supporting local businesses is critical to the success and growth of our community. By shopping locally, using local services, spreading the word, volunteering, and banking locally; we can all do our part to ensure that our community continues to grow and thrive.

Understanding the Basics of Mortgages
Mortgages are a common type of loan that allows individuals to purchase homes and can be a great way to invest in your future.
Unfortunately, the world of home mortgages can be complicated, with a lot of confusing terminology and technical details to keep track of. If you’re planning to apply for a mortgage, it’s important to have a good understanding of the basics, including the different types of mortgages, how interest rates work, and what factors determine your eligibility.

Navigating the Current Housing Market
With rising interest rates and home prices, it’s essential to approach the homebuying process with careful consideration and planning. As a community bank offering mortgage loan options, we understand the importance of affordability combined with financial security when purchasing a home.
We’ve outlined our top five tips and tricks for navigating today’s housing market and ensuring the affordability of your new home.

7 Key Benefits of Having a Checking Account
Figuring out banking can be a daunting task What bank to choose? What accounts to open? Do you have enough money to open an account?

Financial Planning for the Holidays
On average an American household spends $1,455 on holiday gifts. With the holiday season swiftly approaching for many of us, we want to make sure

Your Business’ Top Three Bank Accounts for Success
You want your business to succeed. That said, you’ll want to ensure you leave no stone unturned when it comes mining all available resources. When

Top Newton County Historic Sites
We’re back with the last entry in our series on Newton County sites that made it to the National Register of Historic Places. Be sure

Even More Historic Locations in Newton County
Kicking off our next look at historic locations in Newton County is the famed Orna Villa. It holds the distinction of being the longest living

Newton County Historic Sites
Newton County is home to some of the foremost historic sites in the nation’s history. The list is pretty lengthy, and we’re aiming to cover

Dinner at Mystic Grill
Newton County is a staple of Georgia. For a not so small town, we sport a history rich in esteem and intrigue. Take, for example,

The Newton County Library
Newton County offers a number of different locations to suit a range of fancies. If you’re looking for a good walking trail to clear your

Newton County Family Fun Day
Newton County is known for a few different noteworthy highlights. But one of its proudest is undoubtedly the Newton County Family Fun Day. It’s a