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What Is Private Mortgage Insurance? How it Works and How to Avoid Paying PMI

June 2, 2022 by Carter Wessman Leave a comment

Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, allows borrowers to purchase a home without making a 20% down payment on a conventional mortgage. PMI also adds to the cost of your mortgage, and how much you pay depends on the size of the loan and your credit score. Let’s take a look at private mortgage insurance, how... View Article

Mortgage Monday – April 11, 2022

April 11, 2022 by Zach Festini Leave a comment

It’s time for our weekly Mortgage Monday update! Let’s cover the most recent news regarding mortgage rates, the state of the industry, and more. Rates Update Last week, mortgage rates started off slow but ultimately continued climbing upward. Recent turbulence can be attributed to Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard’s words last Tuesday, when she said... View Article

Fall Housewarming Gift Ideas

October 28, 2021 by Kristen Karam Leave a comment

Shopping for others isn’t always an easy task – especially if you don’t know the person very well. However, I think we can all agree that it’s the thought that counts. To help avoid awkward disappointment, here are some fall-themed gift ideas that will make anyone’s day! For the Kicthen… For the Living Room… For... View Article

4 Crucial Steps to Finding the Best Mortgage Deal

July 26, 2019 by Neil Parzych Leave a comment

We all want to save as much of our hard earned money as we can. Luckily for those shopping for a mortgage, there are several steps you can take to ensure you are saving money and getting the best deal possible. Step 1: Get Lots of Estimates Home loans are available from many different types... View Article

4 Steps to Take to Find Yourself the Best Mortgage Deal

July 28, 2017 by Regan Steed Leave a comment

We all want to save as much of our hard earned money as we can. Luckily for those shopping for a mortgage, there are several steps you can take to ensure you are saving money and getting the best deal possible. Step 1: Get Lots of Estimates Home loans are available from many different types... View Article

What You Need to Know About HELOCs

July 19, 2017 by Regan Steed Leave a comment

If you’ve built up equity in your home and need some funds over a long period of time, then a home equity line of purchase (HELOC) could be a good option. HELOCs can be used for a variety of purposes, including remodeling your home, paying major medical expenses, consolidating debt, and covering college tuition. A... View Article

Buying a Home When You Have Student Loans

July 7, 2016 by Eric Khan Leave a comment

Waiting for the impending federal student loan bubble to burst has homebuyers anxious. Who wants to think about balancing mortgage payments with monthly deposits toward a student loan? In 2015, the National Association of Realtors published a report that unpacked some of the fears of homebuyers, chief among them student debt. According to the report,... View Article

How to Handle the House During a Divorce

June 22, 2016 by Thomas Bepko Leave a comment

The path to a clean divorce is riddled with obstacles. If not handled correctly, a mortgage can be the last holdout linking your finances with your ex-spouse. Regardless of financials, divorce can be an exhausting and emotionally draining process. Now, what to do about it? As we noted in a blog post last year, refinancing... View Article

What Is Private Mortgage Insurance? How it Works and How to Avoid Paying PMI

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What Is Private Mortgage Insurance? How it Works and How to Avoid Paying PMI

Mortgage Monday – April 11, 2022

Fall Housewarming Gift Ideas

4 Crucial Steps to Finding the Best Mortgage Deal

4 Steps to Take to Find Yourself the Best Mortgage Deal

What You Need to Know About HELOCs

Buying a Home When You Have Student Loans

How to Handle the House During a Divorce

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