Familiarizing yourself with the mortgage process before looking for a home is a great idea. Knowing what to expect will help you plan ahead and make the whole process much easier. Let’s walk through it! Application As the first step, the...
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Homebuyer Checklist
Congratulations, your offer was accepted! This is definitely worth celebrating. But before you break out the champagne, here are 10 things to make sure are taken care of.
read moreDo’s and Don’ts During the Home Buying Process
When you’re applying for a home loan collecting the proper documentation will not only make your life easier but it may help speed up the process as well.
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When you’re applying for a home loan collecting the proper documentation will not only make your life easier but it may help speed up the process as well.
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We can make the building process easy with a residential construction loan. This type of loan is a short term multi-advance closed draw note. What does this mean? It means you can draw on it up to the amount approved but is not a “revolving...
read moreTips for First Time Home Buyer Success
By Levi Walker, Mortgage Loan Originator Okay, so you are a first time home buyer and you’re tired of paying your landlords mortgage, couch surfing with friends, or ready to move out of your paternal basement. What do you do and where do you even...
read moreIs now the right time to refinance?
By Chris Banyay, Mortgage Lending Manager, Core BankIf you’re looking for a way to lower your mortgage payments or get your home loan paid off faster, refinancing may be a good option. Refinancing involves swapping your existing mortgage for a new one with...
read moreMortgage Options – Can you Buy Before You Sell?
By Scott Schulz, Vice President, Mortgage Lending, Core Bank One of the most common questions I receive from current home owners looking to upgrade, is finding a way to tap into their existing home equity when they wish or needing to close on a new home before selling...
read more10 Terms Every Homebuyer Should Know
Buying a home is a common undertaking for many Americans, but it's also one of the most complicated — not to mention costly — purchases adults will ever make. It's important to understand these 10 essential terms so you're ready to make smart decisions with your...
read moreCore Bank Opens Banking Center in Bellevue
Core Bank is excited to announce the opening of a new Banking Center at our existing Twin Creek – Bellevue Mortgage Center. Along with our variety of mortgage loan services, we can now serve your everyday banking needs. Get cash, open accounts, cash checks, or finance...
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Interest rates have remained at consistent lows. Consumer confidence rose to its second-highest level in six years in May, and home inventories and median list prices were 14.2 percent and 6.2 percent higher respectively in April, 2014, year-on-year. These factors...
read moreOutsmart Old Man Winter with Home Improvements
Did you hear the dismal forecast? The vaunted Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a torturous mix of above-normal precipitation and below-normal temps this winter. Is your home ready for the frigid onslaught? It’s estimated 30 percent of your heat and, in turn,...
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