How to Budget for Your First Home

Homeownership is an exciting achievement, but it’s also a huge responsibility. Entering into home-ownership when you’re ready is more important than doing so right away. Starting off on the right foot can positively impact ...

Planning for a Home Down Payment

Buying a home is a milestone worth celebrating, but it takes planning and preparation before signing the closing documents to ensure the purchase doesn’t become more of a burden than a blessing. Proper planning involves determining ...

What is Private Mortgage Insurance?

One of the biggest hurdles potential homebuyers face is saving enough for the down payment and closing costs associated with buying a home. One misconception out there is the thought that you need at least 20 percent down to purchase ...

Low Rates Amid COVID-19

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has left no business or industry untouched. While Americans and the rest of the world attempt to adapt to a “new normal” by easing back to work and acclimating to the changes brought forth, ...

FHA Loans 101

Purchasing your first home can be a daunting task. There are quite a few different ways of funding this major life expense, and navigating those options can be confusing. If you’re in the market for a new home but have limited ...
If you’ve recently purchased or refinanced your home, you have probably started to receive numerous letters in the mail telling you about Mortgage Protection Insurance (MPI). MPI is a life insurance policy that is designed to pay off your mortgage in the event of a death, disability or inability to work.

Mortgage Protection Insurance

If you’ve recently purchased or refinanced your home, you have probably started to receive numerous letters in the mail telling you about Mortgage Protection Insurance (MPI). MPI is a life insurance policy that is designed to ...