by Allison Engst | Jun 19, 2018 | Blog, Finance
If you’ve missed a payment on your credit card (or line of credit) and you’re wondering how this will impact your creditworthiness down the road, this article is for you. But before we get started, if you have an overdue balance on any of your credit cards...
by Allison Engst | Jun 5, 2018 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Credit. The ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future. When you borrow money to buy a house, you will be required to prove that you have a good history of managing your credit. But what...
by Allison Engst | May 31, 2018 | Blog, Mortgage
As part of the mortgage and real estate processes, there’s a lot of confusion around the differences between the deposit and the downpayment. It’s important to understand what sets them apart so you don’t get confused when it’s time to secure financing on a...
by Allison Engst | May 17, 2018 | Blog
If you have been looking to find the right first home within your budget, it’s a matter of mind over money, here’s some tips from Genworth Financial that will help you keep perspective! It’s hard to say “goodbye” to your dream home. But if you fall for a...
by Allison Engst | May 3, 2018 | Blog, Mortgage
It’s a common held belief that if you’ve made your mortgage payments on time throughout the entirety of your mortgage term, that your lender is somehow obligated to renew your mortgage. This is simply not the case. The truth is, a lender is never under any...
