Posts of Category: Mortgages and Homeownership

For some a military career is more than a job – it is a calling to serve and protect. But whatever the reason a person decides to serve, it’s not the same as my 9-5 desk job. On days like  Continue Reading »

The concept of risk has been weighing on my mind a lot these days. I’m not a risk taker. I never have been. In fact, I usually analyze every possible scenario until I identify whatever minuscule risk is involved, and  Continue Reading »

Mortgage interest rates are great – in fact, at historical lows. There are a lot of great buys in the housing market. That perfect home down the road with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths that was going for $400,000 three  Continue Reading »

If you’re a home owner looking to finance those spring home improvement projects, consolidate monthly bills, or pay rising college tuition costs, a home equity loan is a great option to consider.  It can be among the most affordable borrowing  Continue Reading »

Rates, points, APRs, insurances, origination fees, discount fees, third party fees, processing fees… no doubt, there are a lot of costs associated with obtaining a mortgage. Ironically, regulatory reform meant to help consumers and protect them from the industry “bad  Continue Reading »

Veterans dedicate years of their lives and put themselves at risk to serve their country. There is often not a fully appropriate way to thank them for the sacrifices they have made. However, we can work to help them establish  Continue Reading »