FINANCE

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• January 22, 2023
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How to Buy a House with Bad Credit in Memphis

If you’re looking to buy a house in Memphis, but have bad credit, the process can seem overwhelming. Poor credit is one of the most common reasons why people are denied mortgage loans. But don’t despair – there are still options available to make homeownership possible.

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• January 2, 2023
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7 Things You Need To Know Before Getting a Home Mortgage

7 Things You Need To Know Before Getting a Home Mortgage Are you considering taking out a home mortgage? It’s …

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• November 28, 2022
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Would you buy a home with bitcoin?

Would you buy a home with Bitcoin? Would you sell your home and accept a Bitcoin offer?

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• November 27, 2022
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CFPB Tools and resources for homebuyers

Whether you’re just thinking about buying a home or about to close, we help you take control of the process.

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• November 26, 2022
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Avoid these transaction apps, according to a former banker

Transaction apps were quickly adopted for convenience, but are they really safe to send and receive money on? A former banker breaks it down.

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• November 26, 2022
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Strategies to Minimize Probate Costs

When a person dies, his or her estate must usually be probated. Probate is a process for determining who receives property and assets and settling debts against the estate. Although probate can be time-consuming and expensive, there are strategies to minimize probate costs

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• November 26, 2022
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Home Refinances

Considering a home refinance? If you are, you may have a lot of questions. These can include: What does it mean to refinance? What does a loan for refinancing mean? What role in the process does the title company have?

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• November 24, 2022
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DON’T BE CAUGHT SURPRISED & UNPREPARED: CLOSING COSTS

Closing costs add up to anywhere from 3% to 6% of the purchase price. This means if your home is $400,000 and your closing costs are 4%, you’ll owe $16,000 at closing.

Some examples of costs common during a closing:

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• November 24, 2022
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WHAT IS HOME EQUITY

Home equity is the difference between what you owe on your mortgage and the current value of your home. You can build equity as you pay down your loan balance and as the market value of your home increases. If you still owe money on your mortgage, you only own the percentage of your home that you’ve paid off. Your mortgage lender owns the rest until you pay off your loan.