5 credit score questions (and answers!) from our mortgage team
Did you know your credit score affects your ability to qualify for a mortgage, and once approved, your monthly mortgage payment amount?
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A Down Payment Fit For You: Alternatives to 20 Percent
As median home prices continue to rise, first-time homebuyers are faced with a number of options when selecting an appropriate down payment for their specific situation. With all these options, homebuyers should take the important first step to learn about these down payment opportunities.
Meet Carmen, an Elevations Mortgage Loan Officer
Is shopping for a new home or refinancing your current property on your mind? Consider partnering with The Mortgage Team at Elevations Credit Union. Mortgage Loan Originator Carmen Hanagriff would love to help you secure a pre-qualification letter or discuss loan options.
Answers to Your First-Time Homebuyer Questions – Mortgage Options
Common homebuyer questions cover topics ranging from what down payments options are available and what mortgage insurance is. The overall takeaway is: Each buyer and transaction is unique, so it’s best to have an open, honest chat with your lender before attending open houses.
Answers to Your First-Time Homebuyer Questions – Finding a Lender
For most, purchasing a home is the largest financial transaction of their lifetime. And it comes with lots of questions! We sat down with Senior Mortgage Loan Officer Ian Bennett to get the inside scoop on the most common questions first-time homebuyers ask the Mortgage Team at Elevations Credit Union. Common homebuyer questions cover topics ranging from how to find a lender and what mortgage insurance is, to how to
Meet Chris, an Elevations Mortgage Loan Officer
Mortgage Loan Officer Chris Cullen has partnered with Colorado residents since the early 1990s as a knowledgeable mortgage loan resource with experience in real estate. Learn more about his approach to home loans at Elevations.
What Are Your Mortgage Refinance Options?
Here, we look at the differences between the two types and how to figure out if a rate term refinance is in your best interest.
Meet Lauri, An Elevations Mortgage Loan Officer
auri is based at the Boulder Diagonal Branch, where she’s helped members throughout Colorado for the past nine years. Learn more about her personalized approach to mortgage lending in this post.
What Is an Appraisal Gap and How Can It Impact Your Homebuying Journey?
. One factor impacting homebuying in this sellers’ market is an appraisal gap. To better understand this real estate term and what it means for homebuyers, we reached out to our experienced Elevations Mortgage Loan Officers.
Planning for Homebuying: Down Payment Options, Mortgage Funding and Assistance Programs
Our series for first-time homebuyers is all about understanding down payments in order to make smart, informed decisions when it’s time to buy. In the final edition of this three-part series, we’ll look at several programs that are available to assist homebuyers.
