Credit and Lending

How to Find the Right Real Estate Professional for You
Is finding a real estate agent on your to-do list this summer? Hiring a professional real estate agent can help you make smarter decisions and avoid expensive mistakes. Whether you’re buying or selling, follow our […]

What to Know as Interest Rates Continue to Rise
The below content is meant to be informational and not used as financial advice. With the cost of gas, groceries and housing all going up, the Fed’s plans to increase interest rates may seem like […]

How Much Is My Home Worth?
With housing prices rising considerably in recent years, you may be wondering if you should take advantage of market trends and sell your home. Of course, before doing so, you’ll want to know the value […]

Five Reasons to Consider Refinancing Your Auto Loan
As a car owner, you may have loved or hated the car-buying process, but either way, you are now the proud owner of a brand new car payment! As with most things in life, change […]

Is a Personal Loan Right for You?
When you think of taking out a loan, it’s usually for something specific and defined: an auto loan, a student loan, or a mortgage. But there are all sorts of things that happen in between […]

How a Secured Credit Card Can Help You Establish Credit
This article is brought to you by Service Credit Union’s Visa Everyday Card with numerous benefits and no hidden fees*. Establishing good credit can feel like a Catch-22: how can you apply for your first […]

Why a Construction Loan May Be Right for You
As a real estate lending specialist, I get a lot of calls from people asking what their options are when buying a home – and hear a lot of frustration about not being able to […]

What Makes Up A Credit Score?
This article is brought to you by Service Credit Union’s Visa Everyday Card, with numerous benefits and no hidden fees*. If you are at all like me and were apprehensive when applying for your first credit card, […]

What is a HELOC, and How Can It Help You?
You may have heard the term thrown around before, but you may still be wondering, what exactly is a HELOC, and is it right for me? If you’re a homeowner looking for a lower-interest loan […]

What Is a Credit Card Balance Transfer, and Is It Right for Me?
If you have outstanding debt on a credit card, you may be wondering if you can save more with a new credit card, or by transferring your balance to another card. Much like refinancing a […]