--- title: Enerbank USA Blog | EnerBank description: EnerBank is a highly specialized FDIC-insured bank headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. It exists to help home improvement contractors grow their businesses and consumers improve their homes. EnerBank provides unsecured home improvement lending through strategic business partners and independent home improvement contractors throughout the United States. Strategic partners include manufacturers, distributors, franchisors, and major retailers of home improvement, remodeling, and energy saving products and services. 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It exists to help home improvement contractors grow their businesses and consumers improve their homes. EnerBank provides unsecured home improvement lending through strategic business partners and independent home improvement contractors throughout the United States. Strategic partners include manufacturers, distributors, franchisors, and major retailers of home improvement, remodeling, and energy saving products and services. The bank provides private label loan programs for strategic partner organizations, which in turn make those programs available to their networks of dealers. ### Recent Posts ## [Does Your Pricing Size Up to Competitors?](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/does-your-pricing-size-up-to-competitors) Posted by [EnerBank](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/author/enerbank) on Jul 27, 2015, 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/hubfs/Remodel_Project.jpg)](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/does-your-pricing-size-up-to-competitors) [Read More](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/does-your-pricing-size-up-to-competitors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/does-your-pricing-size-up-to-competitors#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/topic/leadership) ## [Secrets for Selling Like a Champion](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/secrets-for-selling-like-a-champion) Posted by [EnerBank](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/author/enerbank) on Jul 24, 2015, 8:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/hubfs/salesperson.jpg)](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/secrets-for-selling-like-a-champion) [Read More](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/secrets-for-selling-like-a-champion) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/secrets-for-selling-like-a-champion#comments-listing) Topics: [Sales](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/topic/sales) ## [Communication Styles: The Secret Weapon Of Successful Sales](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/communication-styles-the-secret-weapon-of-successful-sales) Posted by [EnerBank](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/author/enerbank) on Jul 22, 2015, 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/hubfs/communication_barrier-W-sil.jpg)](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/communication-styles-the-secret-weapon-of-successful-sales) Great salespeople are born *and* made. Traits like assertiveness (the ability to be self-assured without being aggressive) and analytical skills (the ability to solve customer problems) tend to be genetic gifts. Optimism can be learned, according to some psychologists, though it’s far easier if you’re naturally confident and upbeat. But three other key sales characteristics—empathy, self-awareness and being a good listener—usually have to be mastered. [Read More](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/communication-styles-the-secret-weapon-of-successful-sales) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/communication-styles-the-secret-weapon-of-successful-sales#comments-listing) Topics: [Sales](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/topic/sales) ## [Infographic: 10 Things the Best Salespeople Do Every Day](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/infographic-10-things-the-best-salespeople-do-every-day) Posted by [EnerBank](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/author/enerbank) on Jul 20, 2015, 5:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/hubfs/version1.jpg)](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/infographic-10-things-the-best-salespeople-do-every-day) Curious about what the best salespeople do on a daily basis to keep their edge? Want to up your game? Read on! [Read More](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/infographic-10-things-the-best-salespeople-do-every-day) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/infographic-10-things-the-best-salespeople-do-every-day#comments-listing) Topics: [Sales](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/topic/sales) ## [15 Sales and Marketing Tips for the Home Improvement Contractor](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/15-sales-and-marketing-tips-for-the-home-improvement-contractor) Posted by [EnerBank](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/author/enerbank) on Jul 17, 2015, 5:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/hubfs/Dollarphotoclub_64471316.jpg)](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/15-sales-and-marketing-tips-for-the-home-improvement-contractor) As a home improvement contractor, you are the expert when it comes to providing quality craftsmanship to your clients. But have you considered your next sale, and from where it will come? By taking the time now to maximize—or even implement—your marketing campaign, you can secure your future leads and help grow your business. Consider these 15 tips. [Read More](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/15-sales-and-marketing-tips-for-the-home-improvement-contractor) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/15-sales-and-marketing-tips-for-the-home-improvement-contractor#comments-listing) Topics: [Sales](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/topic/sales), [Marketing](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/topic/marketing) ## [Infographic: Daily Habits of Successful Business Leaders](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/infographic-daily-habits-of-successful-business-leaders) Posted by [EnerBank](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/author/enerbank) on Jul 15, 2015, 5:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/hubfs/Daily-Habits-of-successful-business-leaders-intro.jpg)](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/infographic-daily-habits-of-successful-business-leaders) Ever wonder what a day in the life of a successful business leader looks like? Find out more about some of those daily practices and rituals—you might even consider incorporating a few into your own regimen. [Read More](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/infographic-daily-habits-of-successful-business-leaders) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/infographic-daily-habits-of-successful-business-leaders#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/topic/leadership) ## [How Well Do You Know Your Customers?](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/how-well-do-you-know-your-customers) Posted by [EnerBank](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/author/enerbank) on Jul 13, 2015, 5:17:53 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Take a minute to answer these 8 questions and find out whether you *really* know what homeowners in the U.S. look like—you might be surprised by some of these statistics. [Read More](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/how-well-do-you-know-your-customers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/how-well-do-you-know-your-customers#comments-listing) Topics: [Sales](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/topic/sales), [Marketing](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/topic/marketing) ## [How to Create a Steady Stream of Referrals](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/how-to-create-a-steady-stream-of-referrals) Posted by [EnerBank](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/author/enerbank) on Jul 8, 2015, 5:11:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/hubfs/Get_more_referrals.jpg)](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/how-to-create-a-steady-stream-of-referrals) You’ve been there: being asked for a referral by a salesperson, and sometimes it’s uncomfortable. Despite the fact that several people immediately pop into your head, you don’t want to provide their names because it feels like you may be selling them out. You feel obligated to, however, because “this guy just did a great job that exceeded my expectations.” But when you’re in business, you know that the best way to grow is through  [Read More](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/how-to-create-a-steady-stream-of-referrals) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/how-to-create-a-steady-stream-of-referrals#comments-listing) Topics: [Sales](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/topic/sales) ## [Increase Sales by Effectively Handling Indecisive Customers](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/increase-sales-by-effectively-handling-indecisive-customers) Posted by [EnerBank](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/author/enerbank) on Jul 6, 2015, 12:03:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/hubfs/indecisive_customer.jpg)](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/increase-sales-by-effectively-handling-indecisive-customers) Ask anyone who has worked in sales and they’ll tell you working with indecisive customers can be incredibly frustrating. Some customers may have a broad idea of what they want, but they cannot make definite decisions, while others may simply change their minds throughout the sales process. This inability to make concrete decisions is especially true when working with homeowners looking to remodel or [Read More](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/increase-sales-by-effectively-handling-indecisive-customers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/increase-sales-by-effectively-handling-indecisive-customers#comments-listing) Topics: [Marketing](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/topic/marketing) ## [How Home Improvement Contractors Can Use Small Data to Make Big Decisions](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/how-home-improvement-contractors-can-use-small-data-to-make-big-decisions) Posted by [EnerBank](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/author/enerbank) on Jul 3, 2015, 10:14:49 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/hubfs/small_data_big_decisions_image_3.jpg)](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/how-home-improvement-contractors-can-use-small-data-to-make-big-decisions) Online advertising is as strong as ever. In the first quarter of 2015, internet advertising set another revenue record, bringing in over $13.3 billion, a sixteen percent raise over the same time last year. If companies aren’t taking their online presence seriously, they’re in real danger of getting left behind. [Read More](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/how-home-improvement-contractors-can-use-small-data-to-make-big-decisions) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/how-home-improvement-contractors-can-use-small-data-to-make-big-decisions#comments-listing) Topics: [Leadership](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/topic/leadership) [All posts](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/all) [Next](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/author/enerbank/page/2) ## [BLOG HOME](https://blog.enerbank.com) ### Recent Posts ### Subscribe to Email Updates ![fdicehl.png](https://homeimprovement.rhif.regions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fdicehl.png?width=156&name=fdicehl.png "fdicehl.png") © Regions Bank. | Regions, the Regions logo, and EnerBank are registered trademarks of Regions Bank. The LifeGreen color is a trademark of Regions Bank. This site is directed at, and made available to, persons in the continental U.S., Alaska and Hawaii only. 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