Appraisals – All You Need to Know

As of May 2019, interest rates are the lowest they’ve been in almost 30 years. This means it’s a great time to buy a home, or in some cases, refinance. Refinancing is not only used to get a lower interest rate on a home but it’s When does refinancing your…
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You may be in the process of looking for a home or you may have already gotten pre-approved. You’ve been saving for months or even years and your down payment is still short. What now? Coming up with adequate funds for the down payment is usually the #1 obstacle people…
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You’ve decided you want to renovate your home, or maybe you have your eye set on a home that needs a little work. Great! As the biggest renovation lender in the United States, we know a thing or two about successful renovations. What Is a Renovation Loan? A renovation loan…
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According to a survey issued by Bank of the West, 69% of millennial homebuyers experienced some form of “buyer’s remorse” over their recent home purchase. Most said they wished they had been more prepared going into the purchase, 44% had issues with the space, location, or structure, and 41% said…
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