Dan Rafter

Dan Rafter has written about credit scores, lending, mortgages, credit cards and other financial topics for more than 20 years. He’s been published in dozens of print and online publications. He lives in the Chicago area.

Recent Articles By Dan Rafter

Huntington Bank – A Banking Force In The Midwest

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Huntington Bancshares ranks as one of the bigger regional banks serving the Midwest, with nearly 1,000 branches and more than 1,800 ATMs in eight states in the heart of the country.

Santander Bank – A Global Presence, A Northeastern Base

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Learn about Santander Bank and its online banking options, including free savings and checking accounts plus money market accounts.

First Internet Bank – No Branches? No Problem

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As its name suggests, First Internet Bank lives in the online world, eliminating trips to tellers and branch locations.

Tiaa Direct – Banking for Teachers, Researchers and Medical Professionals

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TIAA Direct provides a full range of banking services for professionals who work in a wide range of academic, cultural, government and research professions.

Fifth Third Bank Review – Checking, Savings and CD

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Fifth Third Bank traces its history back to the 1850s. Today, it’s one of the larger regional banks in the country, serving 10 states from its headquarters in Cincinnati.

Zions Bank – From Utah’s First Bank to Online Banking

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Zions Bank has been serving customers in Utah since 1873, when it first opened in Salt Lake City. Today, it operates 125 full-service financial centers in Utah and Idaho. The bank operates more than 200 ATMs in these states, and employs more than 2,500 people.

Union Bank – A National Bank Growing From The Heart of San Francisco

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Union Bank, which serves customers throughout the United States from its headquarters in San Francisco, can trace its history to 1864.

M&T Bank – A Regional Bank With A Broad Reach In The East

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From humble beginnings in Buffalo, New York, M&T Bank today boasts more than $120 billion assets and operates more than 690 branches in the Eastern United States.

BMO Harris Bank – Large, Historic Midwest Bank

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Learn about BMO Harris Bank products, including savings accounts, checking accounts and other online banking options.

Suntrust Bank – Plenty of Banking Services, But Watch Out for Fees

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SunTrust Bank, a large bank in the Southeastern U.S., offers a wide range of personal banking services. But monitor your accounts to avoid checking and savings account fees.

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