Category Archives: Home Buying
Safely Buying a Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic: What You Need to Know!
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The Benefits of Refinancing Your Mortgage
The Benefits of Refinancing Your Mortgage If you’re a homeowner, refinancing your home may have crossed your mind. With interest rates at historic lows, many people are taking advantage of locking in a lower rate for the duration of their mortgage loan. What is Refinancing? Refinancing your mortgage typically involves paying off your current mortgage… (read more)
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Whoa, Baby! Getting a Mortgage Loan While on Maternity Leave
Congratulations on starting your family! It’s exciting, but you may need more room to grow. Being a first-time homeowner is also thrilling, but a mortgage loan and maternity leave may not be what you have in mind. You may hope that your baby will arrive once you’ve settled into your new place. But life doesn’t… (read more)
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Member Service: How Can We Help You?
There’s no doubt about it that credit unions are different. We take member service seriously As members, you’re part owners and have a stake in what happens. Keep reading to learn more about how we differ and what we can help you with today. How Does Our Member Service Differ? And according to the World… (read more)
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Mortgage Pre-Approval: This is How to Get Pre-Approved
Want to buy a house? You may consider getting a mortgage preapproval before you start shopping for a home. Why? Because it will show buyers that you’re a serious homebuyer and ready to make a move. Keep reading to learn more about getting preapproved for a mortgage. What is a Mortgage Preapproval? A mortgage preapproval… (read more)
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12 First-Time Homebuyer Tips You Need to Know for a Smooth Process (Infographic)
When you’re ready to purchase your first home, the process can seem both exciting and a bit overwhelming. You may know what you’re looking for regarding the number of bedrooms and baths, but that’s only one small part of the homebuying journey. Financing your purchase and understanding the responsibilities that come along with homeownership are… (read more)
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Buying a New Home in the New Year? Use This Home Buying Checklist
Are you buying a new home in the new year? Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or already own a home and need a smaller or larger space, it’s a good idea to be prepared. After all, interest rates fluctuate from year-to-year, properties increase with value, new home developments seem to be everywhere, and much more…. (read more)
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Autumn: A Scary-Good Time to Buy a Home
Ah, fall. The season of changing leaves, apple cider, and pumpkin spice everything. But certainly not the time to buy a home, right? Wrong. Research shows that in the last few months of the year can be a great time for home buyers to purchase a new home. Here’s why: Less Competition We’ve gotten past… (read more)
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Ready to Buy Your First Home?
Do you ever ask yourself, “What do I have to show for my monthly rent payment?” If you do, it might be time to consider making your living situation more of an investment. Is it the right time for you to stop renting and buy your first home? There are a lot of steps and… (read more)
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