Mortgage & Financing Blog Articles (page 2)
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Is Now The Best Time to Purchase a Home?
There’s good news all around for the housing market. You can expect the remainder of the 2019 year to be one of the best that real estate has ever seen! Unemployment is the lowest it has been in 50 years, wages are rising at a faster rate, and consumers are continuing to spend more (Federal Reserve, 2019). So what does this mean for you? Now is a great time to tap into the
What's the Difference Between Preapproved and Prequalified?
Securing a mortgage can be a complicated and timely process. When you are preapproved or prequalified for a mortgage, you gain an advantage and have the opportunity to bid on the home you would like to purchase before buyers who are not as prepared. So what is the difference between the two? Prequalified Prequalification is a general indication that you could
Five Ways Couples Can Come Together to Manage Their Finances
When most couples plan things they can do together, managing money might not make it to the top of the list. However, maybe it should. Dealing with your finances can cause major strain for anyone – and certainly on any relationship. Instead of fretting about your finances together, here are five ways for couples to come together to successfully manage their money: 1. Avoid keeping secr
10 Simple Ways to Save Money Every Day
As we’re well underway with the second month of the year, we’ve just got to ask… how are those financial resolutions you set for 2019 coming along? Whether you’re saving a little or still spending a lot so far this year, there is help. In fact, there are simple things you can do every day to save on some of your most common household expenses. Here are 10 ways to save m
Five Financial Resolutions to Help Fix Your Credit Score
Don’t let the first month of the year end without making a little positive progress toward some of your annual goals. If you are considering buying a home this year, building up your credit score (along with your bank account) is a great resolution to get working on. Besides, any time is a good time to work on your finances. Here are five great steps to cleaning up your credit score
Budgeting Tips for 2019
In the aftermath of holiday spending, it is time to focus on our financial goals for the new year. Sure, many people make a resolution to spend less and save more each year, but what can you do to stick to your financial goals in 2019? Don’t be overwhelmed, we’re here to help. If you’ve planned to focus more on your finances next year, here are a few budgeting tips to help you
Five Budgeting Tips to Help You Save Money During the Holidays
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have officially kicked off the 2018 holiday shopping season. But where do these big-spending days leave those of us who would like to remain financially responsible throughout this bustling shopping season? It can be easy to get caught up between finding a bargain and maintaining a budget during the holiday season. But there is help for those who might be wishing f
Closing Time? Five Things You Should Know First
So, you’re buying a home. You’ve applied for financing and saved enough money for a down payment. You’ve made an offer that’s been accepted. You’ve gone through all the necessary home inspections and appraisals. It’s time for closing. What a relief! But did you know that this exciting last chapter of the home-buying process comes with a few fees? Closing cost
10 Money-Saving Mistakes You're Making and How to Stop!
October’s start signals the beginning of the year’s fourth financial quarter. For those of us who made financial resolutions at the beginning of the year, this quarter is a good reminder to check in on how we’re meeting our goals. If you’re struggling to reach your financial goals, there is still time to make a difference this year. As this fourth quarter kicks off, we&rsq
Break the Cycle: 5 Ways to Stop Living From Paycheck to Paycheck
Now that most students have headed back to class and we have a little extra time before football season kicks off, it’s time to take a good hard look at our finances. Are you comfortably earning, spending and saving the way you intended when you set those lofty financial resolutions at the beginning of the year? Or, like so many people who set goals but lose track of them as the year prog