Common Terms Used When Financing a Home
If you are in the process of buying a home, you are probably looking to get a loan for your purchase. A loan for the purchase of a home is called a mortgage. Here are some other common home financing…
Credit Matters When Purchasing a Home
When you start your house hunting process, you probably have a list of features that your dream home will have—an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, a great backyard. Lenders have a list of ideal features that a mortgagee will have.…
A Pipe Burst in My House…Now What?
If you are a homeowner, you have probably experienced a home maintenance surprise. If you haven’t yet, chances are it will happen at some point. Here are a few questions to ask yourself before you take the next step in…
VIDEO: 3 Options if You Need Help Paying Closing Costs
 If you need help covering your closing costs, there are three options you can pursue. Have a VA Question? Contact Us Need a VA Loan? Apply Today If you’re purchasing a home and you need help paying all…
Understanding Your Amortization Schedule
Congratulations, you bought a house! Before you’re able to unpack the last box, your mortgage company has probably been in touch about making that first monthly payment. Welcome to homeownership! If you are itching to get that loan paid off…
What Kind of Insurance Do I Need for My Home?
Home is where the heart is. It’s also usually where all of our stuff is and if you want to protect your belongings against fire, flooding, theft, or other accidents, you will need insurance. But you might be wondering 'what…
What To Do When You Inherit Real Estate
The passing of a loved one is often a difficult and emotional time. There are many things to arrange and if the person owned real estate, there can be some additional steps to consider when inheriting property. Here's our overview…
Do I Need Flood Insurance?
Depending on where you live, flooding may be a daily worry, seasonal concern, or something that you never have to watch. Flooding can quickly become very dangerous to both people and property. The best way to keep yourself safe is…
VIDEO: Funding Fees: What’s the Purpose of VA Loan Funding Fees?
 Why does the VA charge veteran homebuyers a funding fee? Find out today. Have a VA Question? Contact Us Need a VA Loan? Apply Today From time to time, veterans will reach out to us asking, “If I…
End of Summer Tips to Prepare Your Home for Fall
The dog days of summer are officially here and along with back-to-school chaos comes the last few warm days to take care of needed household maintenance. Before the harsher cool weather hits, here are a few things you can cross…