Real Estate

Tips for First Time Home Buyer Success

Tips 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 begin?“Don’t I need...

Is 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 more...

Mortgage 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...

10 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...

Core 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...

Outsmart 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,...

Want to Buy a Home? Why Your Credit Score Matters…

Want to Buy a Home? Why Your Credit Score Matters…

Right up there with your blood pressure, cholesterol and Social Security number, your credit score is one of the more vital numbers in your life. Some scores are healthier than others. Have your finger on the pulse of your credit; a poor score will keep you from...

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