Property Tax Information
A property tax is a tax assessed on real estate, usually based on the value of the property you own and usually by your local [...]
Application Preparation
After deciding what you can afford, where you want to live and which dream house to choose, there’s still paperwork to get through. Our goal [...]
Mortgage Basics
It can be difficult to know where to start when considering buying a home. Last month, we focused on tips for first-time homebuyers, explained how [...]
Being Budget Friendly
Setting up a budget is a great way to understand your expenses and decide whether you’re ready to buy a home. Starting to set up [...]
Credit Score Explained
When applying for a home loan, you’ll hear about your credit score a lot. What is a credit score, exactly? Credit scores range from 300 [...]
Homebuyer Tips
We’ve created resources in our Home Loan Guide for people thinking about buying. For new buyers, these can help answer some of the most important [...]
What Affects Mortgage Rates?
Overall Economy. If the Gross Domestic Product of the overall economy improves, interest rates will go higher, if the economy declines, interest rates will usually [...]