KCSB In The News & COMMUNITY
Tiffany Brinkert Celebrates 25 Years with Kalamazoo County State Bank
Kalamazoo County State Bank (KCSB) is pleased to announce the anniversary of Tiffany Brinkert as she celebrates 25 years with KCSB. Brinkert began her career with KCSB in 1997 as a Receptionist and New Account Rep in the Schoolcraft Branch office. Between 2000 and...
Kalamazoo County State Bank Announces Promotions
Kalamazoo County State Bank (KCSB) is pleased to announce the promotions of Makenzie (Kenzie) Cail to Vicksburg Branch Manager and Michanna Holbrook to Security and Collections Manager. “It is a pleasure to announce the promotions of Kenzie and Michanna,” said KCSB...
Employee Spotlight: Makenzie Cail
Meet Makenzie (Kenzie) Cail, newly appointed Branch Manager for the Kalamazoo County State Bank Vicksburg Branch Office. When a kind and considerate person with customer service expertise, and the knowledge to find financial solutions for her customers becomes a...
Is an Owner Builder Construction Loan in Your Future?
As the housing marketing continues to stay on a steady course of tense home buying, it may be time to consider an owner builder construction loan. Although there are some signs that more homes are going on the market, there are many more signs that show there are...
What to Expect when Refinancing
Refinancing is a great option, particularly when rates are still historically low as they are today. Because you already have a mortgage, you can expect your refinancing to be somewhat similar to your previous mortgage application. First and foremost, when considering...
Employee Spotlight: Drew Forsyth
Meet Drew Forsyth, Credit Analyst for Kalamazoo County State Bank. Most would say Drew is a man of few words. However, there are a few things Drew will talk about at length – football, science fiction and most of all his nephew! Drew joined KCSB in 2019 as a...
What’s the Best Time of Year to Refinance your Home?
Over the years there has been much discussion about the best time to refinance your home. The advice covers how much money you can save both in interest on your loan and monthly payments. At the same time, there are many recommendations on the best time of year to...
Employee Spotlight: Rose Mary Vander Molen
Meet Rose Mary Vander Molen, Mortgage Loan Clerk for KCSB. If you know Rose Mary and if you have had the opportunity to work with her, you’ll most likely agree she is soft-spoken with a truly gentle, kind, and courteous demeanor. Therefore, we want to shout...
What documents do I need for a refinance?
In this crazy, competitive home mortgage market, rates are still at all time lows! If you are entertaining the idea of refinancing your current mortgage – now is the time to check with your mortgage lender. Your mortgage lender will run through several scenarios for...
Employee Spotlight: Janet Mendocha
It is often said that community banks stand out because of their friendly, personal service; truly taking care of their customers’ financial needs. Meet Janet Mendocha, Operations Clerk for KCSB. Janet definitely knows all about customer service. She and her late...
Employee Spotlight: Mary Marshall
Meet Assistant Vice President Mary Marshall. Mary has recently been appointed to lead Human Resources and Marketing for KCSB. For someone who is right-and left-brained – Mary just made the perfect career move. Usually people are...
What to Expect When Considering a KCSB Construction Loan
Kalamazoo County State Bank (KCSB) is one of the most flexible construction lenders in Michigan. By allowing you to work with your builder, doing some of the work yourself, or self-contracting the entire project, you can save thousands of dollars on the total cost....
KCSB Appoints Mary Marshall to Lead Human Resources, Marketing as Rick Phillips Retires
Schoolcraft, Mich. (June 21, 2021) – Kalamazoo County State Bank (KCSB) recently passed the Human Resources and Marketing reins onto Assistant Vice President Mary Marshall as Rick Phillips retired as Vice President, Human Resources and Marketing. “It is a pleasure to...
Employee Spotlight: Courtney Gill
Meet Courtney Gill, Operations Specialist at KCSB. It is often said that Community Bankers wear many hats and Courtney has quite a selection. Courtney began her banking career at KCSB nearly seven years ago. She began as a Teller in 2014 and moved into Operations in...
Best Known Secret – KCSB Offers Self-Contracting Construction Loans
Some call it sweat equity or knowing friends in the right places – Kalamazoo County State Bank (KCSB) calls it offering clients the ability to self-contract and allow for partial work with their construction loan. One of the best known secrets of KCSB’s Construction...
Employee Spotlight: Tiffany Brinkert
Meet Tiffany Brinkert, Deposit Operations Officer for Kalamazoo County State Bank (KCSB). This year marks my 24th year with KCSB. I started in March 1997 as a New Accounts Rep/Receptionist at the Schoolcraft office, opening new deposit accounts, and answering the...
8 Ways to Use Mortgage Refinancing to Your Advantage
When home mortgage rates are still historically low, it’s an ideal time to consider the ways you can use this time to your advantage. Here are eight most advantageous reasons for you to consider a refinance. Lower Your Monthly Payments Our home mortgage payments are...
Employee Spotlight: Tony R. Poehlman
Meet Anthony (Tony) R. Poehlman. Tony is a Loan Processor at KCSB. If you have had the opportunity to meet, work or simply have a conversation with Tony – you know there is a creative mind behind this banker. And someone who is confident to try new things even though...
How Do Cash-Out Refinances Work?
Typically cash-out refinances work when you have equity in your home AND you want to have cash to use for home improvements, school tuition, debt consolidation or a dream tucked away. A cash-out refinance allows you to refinance your current mortgage and borrow...
Employee Spotlight: Maria Brandt
Meet Maria Brandt, a Personal Banker at the KCSB’s Vicksburg branch. Maria is one of those people who delights in meeting and greeting people. Her genuine smile is welcoming and contagious! Her customers especially enjoy her eagerness to help them from opening new...
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