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posted by Jasmyne Green on 8/16/2019
Mortgage rates have dropped to near historic lows, making it a great time to refinance or purchase a property.
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posted on 7/26/2018
If you can't seem to find your dream home, you can build it! Constructing your own home is easier than you think and LSB can help.
posted on 6/12/2018
You know how much your home costs, but do you know about all the other required fees?
posted on 6/4/2018
Owning your own home is a gratifying and exciting journey. If you are considering purchasing a home, these are just some of the benefits you'll get to enjoy.
posted on 5/21/2018
Home ownership is rewarding and complicated. It is also a big investment. Knowing more will help you make informed decisions about your home. We want to ensure it is as simple and enjoyable as possible, which is why we've broken it into six achievable steps.
posted by Jasmyne Green on 4/5/2018
Buying a home should be as simple and enjoyable as possible, which is why we've broken it into achievable steps.
posted on 5/9/2016
If you've never worked in the mortgage industry, the word escrow probably doesn't mean anything to you. But if you are looking to buy your first home, it is a word you should probably know.
posted on 4/4/2016
We've all been judged by numbers before; your age, your grades in school, even your zip code. It should come as no surprise then that you can be summed up to a single number when determining if you can buy a home. Enter, the credit score.
posted on 12/10/2015
If you are wondering if you can afford to buy a home this year, one option you may want to consider is a loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). FHA loans allow borrowers to obtain a mortgage without a big down payment and other costs.
posted on 9/16/2015
How do I get a home loan to buy my first house? Learn why saving is so important to getting a mortgage for your first home.
posted on 9/10/2015
If you've ever been in the military, you know that there are rules and a process for everything. So, it's not surprising that getting a VA home loan, even for veterans, involves some rules and process beyond what a traditional home loan involves.
posted on 8/28/2015
Understanding the acronyms for any loan can be confusing. It is especially confusing when you add in a government program. Learn the FHA and VA Loan terms from A to Z here!
posted on 8/19/2015
Buying your first home can be a very rewarding experience, but it can also be very intimidating. So before you jump into the home buying process, it may help you to know some basics. Here are the first five steps you should take!
posted on 7/10/2015
When buying your first home it's important to identify what you want in a home and what you need in a home. This will help you narrow down the home buying search and allow you to focus on the qualities that are truly important to you and your family.
posted on 6/24/2015
Many assume that an FHA loan is only for people with less than perfect credit or low income, but the fact is anyone can apply for an FHA insured loan. Get all of true FHA loan requirements here!
posted on 6/10/2015
One government program that has long helped low and middle-income borrowers purchase homes is the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Congress created this agency at the height of the Great Depression, and it officially became an agency under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) in 1965. Since 1934, the FHA has insured over 34 million home loans and the program continues strong today.
Few loans are as powerful and versatile for veterans and their families as a military VA loan. Active military personnel, reservists and military veterans should not overlook taking advantage of this hard- earned benefit if they are considering a home purchase, refinancing a current VA loan or making certain kinds of home improvements.
posted on 6/1/2015
One of the most powerful benefits our active duty military and veterans earn is a VA home loan. These loans can be used to finance the purchase of a home or other home improvement projects like energy efficient appliances or updates.
posted on 5/12/2015
Spring has kicked into gear, meaning Home Buying Season is here. For many of you, 2015 is the year you are definitely, finally making the move to a new home. If you've come to this decision, congratulations! The decision to purchase a new home and move is not a small one.
posted on 3/23/2015
Buying a home is not something you can do on a whim. It must be planned for. After all, you are moving into a new place to raise your family or spend your retirement, so you want to be sure it is everything you need and that the financials are taken care of correctly.
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