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Savings Tips for Children

April 24th is National Teach Children to Save Day. We have employees going to local schools to teach children the importance of saving. Anytime is the right time to begin teaching children about mo…

15 Ways Supermarkets Trick You Into Spending More Money

Here's What You Need to Look For to Make Sure You're Not Being Scammed at the ATM

Here's why Freddie Mac says the mortgage credit box is so tight

As the spring home-buying season struggles to lift off, many point to tight credit as one reason to blame. Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae made efforts to open the credit box by lowering their minimum down payment to 3%, so why isn't it working?

Top 3 Reasons Mortgage Applications are Denied

Buying a home is an exciting experience, but there is nothing more crushing to a prospective home buyer than having a mortgage application denied.  To avoid unexpected bad news at the closing

BBB Tip: Looking for a loan? Know your rights.

Before going to the bank or clicking on an online ad to borrow money, be sure to understand your rights as a borrower.

Should I Get My Mortgage Through A Mortgage Lender or a Bank?

When it comes time to purchase a home you may ask should I get my mortgage though a Mortgage Lender or a Bank? So whats the difference and the advantages of each?

FHA Mortgage Programs for Restoring Homes

FHA Mortgage Programs for Restoring Homes. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a part of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, promotes home ownership by insuring mortgage loans made by institutional lenders, such as banks. Part of the different FHA mortgage programs includes mortgages for the ...

How Will Lender Layoffs Affect my Mortgage?

Thousands of mortgage company employees have been laid off in 2013, but industry experts suggest that the impact will be minimal on borrowers.

Learning the Lingo: Mortgages Explained, From ARMs to Points

What's an ARM? Or "points"? We've decoded the most common mortgage terms to give you the scoop on what they mean.

Loan Guarantees: What Are They?

At first glance the definition of a loan guarantee is fairly straightforward. It means a loan, any type of loan, has a guarantee for the applicant. “Apply for this loan and we’ll guarantee you’ll get approved!” It’s easy to misconstrue the true meaning of a loan guarantee as it relates to mortgages....

FHA Mortgage Requirements and Guidelines: A Detailed Look

FHA Mortgage Requirements and Guidelines: A Detailed Look For many potential home buyers, the FHA mortgage is a fundamental part of their buying strategy. This particular mortgage has been a staple program for multiple generations and has helped numerous people realize the dream of owning a home. FHA Mortgage Requirements and General Guidelines FHA, an acronym for Federal Housing Authority, does not directly offer the loans…

Refinancing Loans to Boost Your Savings

Let’s be honest… saving money isn’t always as easy as it sounds. You create a monthly budget and do your best to follow it, but something always pops up to throw you off track. Plus, there are only so many ways to cut back your spending.