There are numerous reasons for relocating to a new city. It could be a career opportunity, a significant life change, or simply the need for a new beginning. However, new job opportunities are the most common factor behind relocation moves, which can be professionally exciting and personally nerve-wracking all at once.   Whatever the…

The past couple of years has been nothing short of unpredictable, thanks to the effects of a global pandemic that persisted longer than most believed possible. Fortunately, as vaccinations continue and covid-related hospitalizations decline in most areas, life as we knew it before 2020 is slowly returning.  Unfortunately, the rebounding economy has been tainted by…

The role of an underwriter is crucial in the mortgage industry. In the simplest terms, underwriters examine your finances to determine the level of risk a lender would be taking on in granting you a loan.  Though perhaps overwhelming at first glance, understanding how the underwriting process and loan approval works can be an excellent…

US Olympic Downhill Skier, Jackie Wiles drops by to discuss her journey as an athlete and an Olympian–from her thrilling first Olympic Games in Sochi, to recovering from her near career-ending 2018 crash to compete in the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

When current homeowners decide they’re ready to buy a new home, it can be for many reasons. They may need more space due to a growing family, or they may be empty nesters looking to downsize. Whatever the reason, many homeowners get stuck thinking they must first sell their current home in order to afford…

Mortgage Specialist and resident Millennial Sean Dunn (NMLS 1254960) discusses overcoming the unique challenges facing millennial homebuyers, and how homeownership may be closer than you think.

VP of Reverse Mortgage Larry Melton (NMLS – 671856) sits down to do some demystifying, a little myth-busting, and hopefully answer a few of your questions about the whole Reverse Mortgage process.

Last week, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced its conforming loan limits for 2022. The new maximum borrowing amount for conventional loans for most of the country will be set to $647,200—a record-breaking 18% increase from the 2021 loan limit. These new loan limits combined with the current near-historically low interest rates create an…

Mortgage Specialist and Branch Manager LaMont Swinson (NMLS – 671856) breaks down the various loan types and how to determine which type might work best for your personal financial situation.