Buying a homeAugust 5, 2018Small house, smaller down payment: how to get the home you want as fast as possibleBuying a small house can make financing your first home easier. You may have less square footage, but you'll also have a smaller down payment and mortgage.
First-Time Home BuyersJune 24, 2018Utility Companies: How Do I Set Up My New Home?When you buy a home, you'll need to transfer service with utility companies from the previous owner to yourself. Here's how to do it.
Buying a homeJune 23, 2018Use your mortgage Closing Disclosure (CD) to get the deal you were promised
First-Time Home BuyersApril 4, 2018First-time home buyers guide: Finding the perfect houseShopping for a home that fits your needs and budget can be an exciting and stressful experience -- especially for first time home buyers. Planning ahead will help settle your nerves.
Buying a homeOctober 6, 2017Pets are leading factor for Millennials to buy homesDogs now play a key role in Millennials' decision about home buying, outweighing getting married or even having kids. What it means for buyers and sellers.
Buying a homeOctober 6, 2017New startup Loftium changing how we see down paymentsif you're buying a home in the (expensive) Seattle area, this new program by Loftium and Umpqua Bank might help. It provides down payments to those willing to participate in the program.
First-Time Home BuyersOctober 4, 2017First-Time Home Buyers Guide: Picking The Right Mortgage ProgramThis guide for first-timehome buyers covers choosing the mortgage loan which best fits your financial and emotional needs.
First-Time Home BuyersAugust 24, 2017First-time home buyers guide: buying with low credit scoresFirst-time home buyers tend to have lower credit scores than the general population. That's okay. There are plenty of "first-time" loan programs to help.
First-Time Home BuyersMay 23, 2017First-Time Home Buyers Guide: What Is A USDA Mortgage?First-time home buyers have access to wide number of low- and no-downpayment mortgage loans. The 100% USDA loan is among the most aggressive programs available.
First-Time Home BuyersOctober 7, 2016First-Time Home Buyers Guide: Choosing Your Mortgage RateWhen you're shopping for a mortgage rate, the economy sets the baseline interest rate. Everything else is based on you. Here's how to get your lowest rate possible.