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FHA loans aren’t the only option available for borrowers who are struggling to afford the purchase of a new home! HomeReady loans are perfect for people who have fairly good credit, but don’t have the cash to put up a 20% down payment. Learn more about the benefits of this alternative to standard FHA loans Learn More > Ever wondered what makes a credit union different than a bank? It's actually very simple - Banks are owned by shareholders, credit unions are owned by you. Because they operate as nonprofit organizations, credit unions can offer a lot of advantages over traditional banks! Click below to read more about how credit unions serve you better, while saving you money at the same time. Learn More > We asked our Mortgage Experts to give us the break down on Fixed Rate Mortgages. Here's what you need to know! Learn More > If you're paying less than 20% down payment on your new home, you'll usually need to pay an additional monthly fee for private mortgage insurance, or PMI. These PMI fees can add up to hundreds, or even thousands of dollars per year! Read on to see how you can avoid monthly PMI payments with our PMI Saver Program. Learn More > If you're wanting to get ready to actually apply for a mortgage, congrats! There are 3 aspects of your financial history that will need to be reviewed - your income, your assets, and your credit profile. There will also be some info needed about the property you're looking to buy. Read on for more information! Learn More > Getting pre-approved for a home loan is an important step, so it pays to prepare ahead of time. Here are a few things you should consider before applying, and what you'll need to do to ensure your credit score, assets, and income are sufficient to get approved for the kind of home you want to buy. Learn More > Home maintenance keeps your home clean and your systems and appliances running longer, and it's easier to keep up with than you might think! Read on for 6 of the most important items to check as part of regular maintenance. Learn More > Owning a home is part of the American Dream, but it can also be a source of huge stress when things unexpectedly break. Get some tips here for both how to handle unexpected home repairs, and how to prevent them from happening in the first place. Learn More > Don't let the holidays be a source of stress! Get tips here for setting a budget and reducing your holiday expenses, as well on information on how to consolidate your high interest debt with a home equity or refinance loan Learn More >