News You Can Use

Welcome to our blog, where we regularly post helpful tips and information to help you make the most of your money, through all stages of life. Here you’ll find the latest on banking and investing; mortgages, loans and lines of credit; retirement planning and trust management; and more. Plus, we’ll share ways that The First National Bank of Mount Dora is supporting our local community.

Why Lake County Residents Benefit from Local Financial & Trust Advisors

Choosing a financial or trust advisor is about more than returns. FNBMD’s Mount Dora-based team pairs fiduciary guidance with insight—retirement income, estate and trust administration, and coordination with your CPA or attorney—so your plan reflects Lake County realities and goals.

Commercial Mortgages and Business Loans in Lake County, FL

Expanding, buying equipment, or investing in property? FNBMD offers term loans, lines of credit and real estate financing—with flexible structures, faster approvals, and local decision-makers who understand Lake County’s business climate and your goals, from construction to refinance.

Five Things You Can Do to Prepare to Buy Your Dream Home

Facing tight inventory and rising rates? Get mortgage-ready: know your numbers, clean up credit, get pre-qualified, set a realistic budget, and read the fine print. Our local lenders can help you move from planning to keys in hand.

Do You Zelle?

Real-time transfers attract scammers. Watch for spoofed calls or texts, pressure to rush payments, and requests to share credentials. Use Zelle only with people you know, verify recipients, enable alerts and MFA, and contact FNBMD if something seems off.

5 Reasons To Love Your Bank

From friendly, live help and modern tools to direct access to local decision-makers, FNBMD delivers flexible, relationship-driven solutions—plus all the services you expect and strong community commitment—so banking feels personal, convenient, and built around you.

Answering the Five Most Common Questions About Trusts

Trusts aren’t just for the wealthy. Learn what a trust is, key benefits, revocable vs. irrevocable options, and why a corporate trustee can add continuity, impartiality, and less family strain when administering your plan.

Why Bank Local?

Local banks offer personal service, flexible solutions, direct access to decision-makers, and deeper community investment. With FNBMD, you get modern conveniences plus tailored advice across checking, loans, and trust services—rooted in Mount Dora and surrounding communities.

Trust vs. Will: Which do you need?

A will becomes public during probate; a revocable trust helps you avoid probate and control how assets pass. Our trust team can coordinate with your attorney and serve as impartial trustee to simplify administration.