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Mortgage Options – Can you Buy Before You Sell?

Mar 27, 2019 | ,

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

10 Terms Every Homebuyer Should Know

Jun 21, 2016 | ,

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 Opens Banking Center in Bellevue

Feb 22, 2016 | , ,

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

Outsmart Old Man Winter with Home Improvements

Oct 16, 2013 | ,

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…

Oct 9, 2013 |

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...

How much house can you afford?

How much house can you afford?

Feb 1, 2013 |

If purchasing a home is in your future, you’ll want to take a good, hard look at just how much home you can really afford. That “magic number” is primarily the function of two key items: The amount you are able to borrow, and the amount of payment you are able to...

Refinancing your mortgage? What to expect.

Refinancing your mortgage? What to expect.

Jan 28, 2013 |

With interest rates at sustained all-time lows, there is no time like the present to refinance your mortgage. Here’s what to expect:   Applying. The process is relatively straightforward; however, knowing some key information– including the value of your home, how...

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