Back to school time is always a big transition, not only for children but also for parents. While children are filled with excitement and first-day jitters, parents are filled with thoughts of “Am I prepared enough?” To help eliminate these thoughts, and help you and your child prepare for the new school year, all you … Continue reading How to Prepare For Back to School
Social media has been an influential part of many people’s lives, and it can be in your job search as well. This is why it is important to maintain an appropriate profile in case a future employer decides to look at your page. Here are some helpful ways to use social media to get the … Continue reading 4 Ways to Use Social Media in Your Job Search
Refinancing your mortgage can be a major life decision. There is little that can cause more anxiety and stress during the refinance process than snags and hold-ups in the process. To ensure a smooth refinance, try the following 3 steps: Setting Expectations This step starts with a good Loan Advisor setting the stage for you. … Continue reading 3 Steps to a Smooth Refinance
Often called the cornerstone of the American Dream, homeownership has always been an important milestone of adulthood. Do you have mixed feelings about buying a home right now? If you need some inspiration to start house hunting or just want to make sure you’re taking advantage of all that homeownership has to offer, check out … Continue reading Top 8 Reasons You Should Buy a Home This Year
RUM’s Schaumburg team had a group of 15 people head out to Little City. Little City is an organization based just down the road from our office that provides a safe environment for both children and adults with disabilities. They provide everything from a therapeutic day school for children with autism, to home-based support, a … Continue reading A Day of Serving at Little City
Does purchasing a home feel like an unattainable goal? Would you like to own a home, but don’t feel ready to take that step? Home ownership can be much closer than you’ve imagined if you start planning ahead now and consider the following factors: You don’t need as much of a down payment as you … Continue reading Purchasing a Home? Plan ahead – Here’s How!
Buying a home can be a major life decision. Financially, it can be one of the biggest expenses a person encounters in their life. Deciding if and when to buy a house is a personal choice that requires serious thought and discussion. An important aspect to keep in mind is that the housing market varies … Continue reading BENEFITS OF HOMEOWNERSHIP
After service members confirm they are eligible and obtain the proper paperwork, they are closer to attaining one of the most valuable benefits available to them. VA Loans have a number of benefits including but not limited to the following: Purchase, refinance, or get cash out of your home’s equity Get lower rates and payments No money down … Continue reading BENEFITS OF A VA MORTGAGE LOAN
After borrowers confirm they are eligible for a VA loan, they will need a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). The COE validates entitlement for the program. There are a couple of valuable resources that can help in advancing the process of getting the COE for a veteran. Outside of the automated request system available to mortgage lenders, the most helpful—and … Continue reading CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR A VA MORTGAGE LOAN
The professionalism required to handle the financial futures of others should never be taken lightly. In a work week, Loan Advisors talk to a wide variety of people from all different locations, with all different backgrounds. Every individual has their own unique goals for seeking a new home mortgage or refinance. When searching for the right loan and the right lender, … Continue reading 10 Things to Expect From a Loan Advisor You Can Trust
