New Options For Buying A Rural Home
Options to buying a home in rural Wisconsin just got a little easier with Compeer Financials groundbreaking First-Time Homebuyer Program, designed eliminate barriers like down payments and Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) costs. Compeer’s Rural Living Solutions (RLS) team is proud to unveil this i…
Global Climate and Production Driving Planting Plans in 2024 - Glenn Wachter
Financial Officer Glenn Wacher with Compeer Finanical. Wacher talks about how the global climate in South America and production is impacting how farmers are planning for 2024. Exports are also driving prices for commodities as South America prepares to start their harvest. Inputs costs are also vo…
$202 Million In Patronage Being Distributed
Compeer Financial announced the return of $150 million in patronage payments to eligible member-owners this August. This marks a significant milestone as the cooperative celebrates reaching $1 billion in patronage returns since its formation in 2017. “This remarkable achievement of reaching $1 b…
Buying Recreational Bare Ground - Steve Leffew
People interested in buying bare ground - recreational acreage - unimproved lots - could get a surprise. Not all lenders are interested in taking on that risk! Steve Leffew, Compeer Financial Loan Specialist in Western Wisconsin, visits with Pam Jahnke about the in's and out's of making those dre…
Farm Land Values Stay Strong - Mike Morris, Compeer
Despite high input costs and uncertain world markets, farm land values in Wisconsin remain very strong. Pam Jahnke talks with Mike Morris, Vice President of Appraisal for Compeer Financial about their benchmark values for land in Wisconsin and what trends he's noticing. Morris also discusses what…
Could Be The Most Expensive Crop We've Planted - Wachtler
Before a seed goes in the ground in Wisconsin, growers are faced with daunting margins. Glenn Wachtler is a financial officer with Compeer Financial, and a member of their grain group. It's no surprise that risk management is going to be critical for any size operation this year, but it's also im…
Jase Wagner Now In Places As Compeer CEO and President
Jase Wagner is now in place as the new CEO and President of Compeer Financial. He visits with Pam Jahnke about his background, and how he's monitoring ongoing economic influences to keep finding success for the cooperative. Speaking of success, they'll again be issuing more than $200 million in m…
Risk Management Key In A Risky Financial Environment - Bill Moore
The financial terrain of 2023 continues to change. Agriculture may be impacted differently then your 401K, or your household spending. Bill Moore is the Chief Risk Manager for Compeer Financial. He speaks with Pam Jahnke about how they're stress testing their own portfolios, and advising farm cl…
Compeer Launches Patronage Campaign
Compeer Financial and its board of directors are pleased to announce the organization will be returning approximately $197 million in patronage payments to member-owners in 2021. Member-owners received the first payment of $52 million this month.
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