Featuring Guest Author: Ally Gelhaar, Loan Officer Residential Real Estate Buying a home is one of the most liberating things you can achieve as an adult. Homeownership gives you a sense of stability and empowerment as you venture off into…
Featuring Guest Authors: Juan Sanchez, Loan Officer and Alicia Sanchez, Realtor Attending an Open House An open house is an early step of the home buying or home selling process that paves the way toward a smooth closing. An open…
Home Appraisals Whether you are in the process of selling your home or journeying through the mortgage process as a buyer, you will come across a crucial step that decides the true value of the home you’re buying, the appraisal.…
Featuring Guest Author: Crystal Schulz, Loan Officer What Are Jumbo Loans? When looking around for your first or next home, you may come across one relatively set at a higher price than other homes in the area. Depending on your…
Featuring Guest Author: Rick Geary, Loan Officer What is a Mortgage Pre-Approval? If you're starting to think about buying your first home, there are probably several thoughts running through your mind. How do I start the mortgage process? How do…
Featuring Guest Author: John Martin, Loan Officer What Are VA Loans? Across the nation, brave servicemen and servicewomen have enlisted in the military and taken on a variety of high-pressure positions to protect our country. As we know, these individuals…
Featuring Guest Author: Carl Millberg, Loan Officer How to Buy a House as a Truck Driver As a self-employed individual, you may already face challenges when achieving certain financial milestones, such as buying a car, doing your taxes, or purchasing…
Down Payment for a Mortgage Saving money is one of the hardest things to do when it comes to maintaining your finances. Especially when you have other expenses that are unavoidable, including bills, tuition, and basic life necessities. No matter…
Featuring Guest Author: Ron Gomez, Loan Officer Using Gift Money for a Down Payment Are you in the process of buying a home with a mortgage and just received gift money to put towards a down payment? Whoever it may…
Are You Ready to Buy a Home? Have you ever felt pressured into buying a home? Maybe your co-worker tells you that they’re in the process of buying their first home or close friends and family have been recently indulging…