Mortgages & Home Loans

4 Ways to Add Value to Your Home

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As the weather starts to warm up and the days get longer, your motivation for those home improvement projects begin to roll in. Maybe it is just the pressure from your significant other who very politely has reminded you a

How to Steer Clear of Predatory Lenders

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The dictionary defines predatory lending as any lending practice that imposes unfair and abusive loan terms on borrowers. So, how can you identify a predatory lender from your friendly neighborhood lender? Here are some things to look out for: HIGH

Pre-approval vs Pre-qualification: What do I need?

Generally speaking, many people use these terms interchangeably to mean the same thing: that you’re going to the bank BEFORE you get a loan to find out if you’re likely to get the loan after you find a home. But

The Pros and Cons of a Home Equity Line of Credit

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Utilizing the equity in your home when you need to borrow money can be a very useful tool. I work at a community bank, and community banks are geared toward the health of our communities, which means the health and

Applying for a Personal Loan During a Pandemic

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Months ago the world was still adapting to a different pace. Stay-at-home orders, mask orders, businesses with altered hours, businesses that were closed, and many other things have impacted our way of life. Here we are just past 2020 and

6 Tips to Save on Energy Bills During the Winter

With colder weather quickly approaching it’s time to think about the things we do to prepare our houses and yards for winter. There are several reasons to be energy efficient but three of the most popular include global warming concerns,

Buying VS. Renting

This question has been asked many times. Is it better to buy, or to rent? To answer that question, you need to look at the bigger picture. We broke down some of the key considerations you should think about when

Advice for First-Time Home Buyers

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Buying a home is a stressful process. It can be especially stressful if you’ve never bought a home before and aren’t familiar with the process. So we asked our lenders

5 Reasons to Get a Line of Credit

Whenever someone is in a pinch and needing a little extra cash to get by, the first thing that comes to mind is likely a credit card or a personal loan. But those are not the only options. A line

3 Ways to Build Equity

Equity may be one of the most misunderstood aspects of your finances, but it is one of the most important aspects as well. Many people seem to think when you make a big purchase it is a sunk cost, meaning

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