by Mark LeBlanc | Mar 20, 2024 | Home Loans
You’re ready to make your dream of homeownership a reality. But the steep price of real estate today has you worried that you might not be able to afford any of the homes you’ve favorited on Zillow, Trulia, and the many other property search apps you’ve been combing...
by myccu23 | Sep 3, 2019 | From Community Credit Union staff, Home Loans, Tips & Advice
American homeowners have nearly $16 billion in available home equity. Some homeowners will take advantage of the funds available to them by applying for a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC). Others will wait to access their equity when they sell...
by myccu23 | Jul 12, 2019 | From Community Credit Union staff, Home Loans
You pay your mortgage (and other bills) on time every month, have a habit of keeping credit account balances low, and limiting new lines of credit. So, you’re not surprised that credit offers fill your mailbox daily. You usually shred these credit offers, until last...
by myccu23 | Oct 18, 2018 | Home Loans, Tips & Advice
By: Attorney Tom Demakis Buying a house is, for most people, the single biggest investment they will ever make. The process can be very stressful, but it does not have to be. You can eliminate a lot of anxiety if you take a few steps to protect yourself. Learn and...
by myccu23 | Jul 11, 2018 | Home Loans
When buying a home for the first time, the down payment can be one of the biggest concerns for a new homeowner. A down payment, a percentage of the total price of the home paid at the time of purchase, can range widely—from 20% down to 0%. The average down payment...
by myccu23 | Jul 2, 2018 | Home Loans
Owning a home provides countless benefits, from the convenience of having a private living space to having a steady, predictable payment plan every month to the chance of accumulating equity over time. Deciding on and attaining the right mortgage for your home can be...
