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Is Mortgage Refinancing Worth It?

Is Mortgage Refinancing Worth It?

Wondering how refinancing your home can save you money? Core Bank is committed to helping you find the best interest and monthly mortgage rates to fit your lifestyle. When you choose to go through mortgage refinancing, you essentially trade your old mortgage in for a new one with more favorable terms.

Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage

Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage

2024 may be your year to buy a home! As mortgage rates have soared, people who already own homes have been reluctant to sell. If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own. Before you get too far down the path, there are some key things to keep in mind.

Take On High Rates with a Buydown

Take On High Rates with a Buydown

When you’re ready to obtain a mortgage loan, there is actually something you can do to ensure your mortgage payments are more manageable in the future. A buydown mortgage is a financing technique that allows a borrower to obtain a lower interest rate.

How First-Time Buyers Can Prepare

How First-Time Buyers Can Prepare

You’ve been careful with your budget and ready to buy your first home. While this tells me you’re a skilled money manager, there are some additional costs that affect almost every homeowner. Your home search will be less stressful if you learn about these in advance, especially as they could affect the location, age, and condition of the home you buy.

Fall 2023 Housing Market Update

Fall 2023 Housing Market Update

As many would-be buyers are aware, the market’s performance is being largely controlled by one factor: mortgage rates. During the first half of 2023, these kept housing in a state of suspended animation in many areas.

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