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What Is Home Equity?

Wondering what home equity is? We explain what it is and how it can help you build wealth. READ MORE

Homeownership Hub

Homeownership Hub is an all-inclusive resource with content to assist in the home-buying process. Navigate all phases of the homeownership journey with trusted tips, strategies and resources. It’s your one-stop shop for information related to home buying or owning the home of your dreams. READ MORE

Tips For Hiring a Renovation Contractor

If you are preparing to start a home renovation project, you want to make sure you are hiring a contractor you can trust to complete the job in a safe and timely manner. Below are a few tips for hiring the right contractor, one who will ensure your project is a good experience from start […]

Freddie Mac Will Include On-Time Rent in Underwriting

Freddie Mac recently announced that, beginning July 10, 2022, on-time rental payments will be included in its underwriting system. This should make it possible for more underserved groups to qualify for mortgages. With the borrower’s permission, mortgage lenders can submit a borrower’s bank account data that shows 12 months of on-time rent payments to Freddie […]

Make Your Best Offer On A Home

Your purchase offer can be considered a “blueprint for the final sale” of a home. It contains all of the items that will serve as a guide to the final agreement, including things such as the purchase price offered, the down payment, the loan amount, the deposit, and contingencies. If the seller agrees to almost […]

Homeownership Myths Debunked

Making the transition from renter to homeowner can be overwhelming. With so much information available to those looking to purchase, how do you know what is accurate? That’s why it is so important to work with a trusted mortgage planner to determine when the right time is for you to purchase and how much house […]

Preparing Your Home For Appraisal

A home appraisal is an estimated value of what a home is worth based on a variety of factors, such as what comparable homes in the area have been sold for as well as the condition of the home. As a mandatory requirement prior to closing on a home, lenders will order an appraisal to certify that […]