HELOC, Home Equity Loan, or Cash-Out Refinance?
Thinking about using home equity to consolidate debt? A HELOC, home equity loan, and cash-out refinance work differently—and some let you keep your existing mortgage. Our latest blog breaks down the options, payment structures, and tradeoffs to discuss before choosing.
Low Mortgage Rate. High-Cost Debt. Now What?
Your mortgage rate may be low—but what is the rest of your debt costing you? In the first post of our Put Your Equity to Work series, we explore whether home equity could help, when keeping your current mortgage makes sense, and what to compare before making a move.
Don't Just Find a Lender. Build Your Team.
Your loan officer can do much more than provide a pre-approval. Learn how to make your lender part of your real estate team—and the important questions to ask throughout every stage of the homebuying process.
Introducing Realtor Brunch Club: Good Conversations for Better Business
Meet Realtor Brunch Club—a free monthly virtual Lunch & Learn where Realtors can build their mortgage knowledge, ask questions, hear from industry experts, and gain practical insights to better serve their clients.
VA Jumbo Loans: Why Your Lender & Offer Strategy Matter
High-balance VA loans can be a powerful option for qualified Veterans—but experience matters. Learn why choosing a knowledgeable VA lender and structuring a strong, competitive offer can make all the difference when buying a higher-priced home.
VA Jumbo Loans: How The Blue Water Act Changed Everything
The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act changed the VA home loan program in a major way. Since 2020, Veterans with full entitlement are no longer subject to VA county loan limits—opening the door to higher-priced homes without a down payment simply because of the purchase price. Here’s what Veterans need to know about this powerful change.
VA Jumbo Loans: The 7 Questions Veterans Should Ask Before Buying a High-Priced Home
Can a Veteran buy a $1 million home with zero down? Potentially, yes. Veterans with full VA entitlement are no longer subject to VA county loan limits — but qualifying for a high-balance VA loan involves more than purchase price. Here are seven questions to ask before buying an expensive home with VA financing.
Jumbo Loans for VA Buyers: The Million Dollar Loan Myth
Can you really use a VA loan to buy a million-dollar home with zero down? It's one of the most common misconceptions among Veterans. Thanks to changes in VA loan rules, eligible borrowers with full entitlement may be able to finance high-value homes without a down payment. In this guide, we'll separate fact from fiction and explain how jumbo VA loans really work.