MONROE — Woodford State Bank continued its focus on financial education and community support by hosting a free First-Time Home Buyers Seminar on Sept. 18 in the Darlington Community Room.
The event featured Woodford State Bank’s mortgage specialists, Diedre Neis and Rory Maurer, along with Lori Olson-Pink from Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program (SWCAP) and interpreter Allison Andino, who helped ensure accessibility for all attendees.
This seminar is part of the bank’s 2025 community education series. Earlier this year, Woodford State Bank hosted an Agricultural Seminar to support area farmers and have been hosting multiple Fraud Prevention Seminars to help protect the community from scams and identity theft.
These educational efforts are also being strengthened by a recent $10,000 Housing and Economic Development Grant awarded to Woodford State Bank by the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA). The grant will help fund community-based programs that address financial literacy, prevent fraud, and provide resources to better understand the home-buying process, with a particular focus in Lafayette County.
“We believe education is one of the strongest tools we can provide our customers and neighbors,” said Scott DeNure, President/CEO. “From farm management to fraud protection to buying your first home, our goal is to give people the confidence and resources they need to succeed.”
“As a truly local bank, we’re committed to offering opportunities that go beyond traditional banking,” said Amanda Lowery, Marketing Director at Woodford State Bank. “These seminars, combined with the support from the WBA grant, are a way to connect with our communities, share knowledge, and live out our promise to be strong, local, and friendly.”
About the Wisconsin Bankers Association
Founded in 1892, WBA is the state’s largest financial industry trade association, representing nearly 190 commercial banks and savings institutions, their branches, and 30,000 employees. The Association represents banks of all sizes in Wisconsin, and 97 percent of banks in the state are WBA members.
