It doesn’t matter if you know how to build a deck or raise a barn — we all need tools. When you’re gearing up for a DIY project or preparing for simple maintenance around your apartment, you can’t go wrong stocking your toolbox with these items. Screwdrivers The screwdriver is perhaps the most important tool […]
Baylor Healthcare System Credit Union Recognized as Credit Union Hero
Many of us have heard and continue to hear of truly amazing stories of how credit unions have stepped up during the pandemic and resulting economic crisis. At the recent ACUMA 2020 Virtual Event, they celebrate the story of one of our credit union partners, Baylor Healthcare System Credit Union. Baylor Healthcare System Credit Union’s CEO […]
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 a home. While that’s no longer the case some loan programs require as low as […]
Beware – Autumn’s COVID-19 Real Estate Season is Ripe for Scams
Numerous homeowners have been impacted by the economic fallout from the Coronavirus crisis. Job losses and financial hardships have many stressed and strained and inquiring about home loan modifications. It’s the perfect storm for fraud and scammers to take advantage of the situation. A mortgage loan modification is a rework of your loan by your […]
10 Housing and Mortgage Trends to Follow as COVID-19 Distorts Real Estate
The COVID-19 pandemic has distorted, not destroyed, the marketplace for U.S. real estate and mortgages. Lenders, real estate agents, inspectors, appraisers, escrow professionals, and just about everyone involved in a property transaction have adjusted — especially credit union mortgage departments. Nonetheless, the pace of trend-change is more volatile in the short run because of the […]
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