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Numbers Count: Weekly mortgage data highlights

Numbers count. They matter to bankers and to prospective homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals. Here’s my take on the key numbers on the housing market this week. The numbers: Home...

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A financial separation that makes you stronger

One of the most important pieces of advice I give entrepreneurs is “separate your business finances from your personal finances sooner rather than later.” There are several reasons to avoid co-mingling...

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Measuring growth to help guide your success

Here’s a conversation between a business owner and a banker that I hear about fairly frequently: A banker visits a business owner who is eager to talk and greets the banker with a bundle of tax...

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New mortgage options may boost buying activity

First-time homebuyers’ biggest obstacle to buying a home is usually the down payment. And when first-time homebuyers have trouble getting into homes, then move-up buyers can also be affected. Relief...

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Factors that may help your buy-vs.-lease decision

I frequently get questions about what I call the “Small Business American Dream”: Business owners who want to own their own facility. It’s an ambitious goal, and one that requires careful planning. In...

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In the Market: Prep steps before the mortgage process

This biweekly feature is a real estate news and information roundup from a millennial’s point of view. When a young professional moves from Indianapolis (median home price $125K) to San Francisco...

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5 online resources to help you start the mortgage process

Not surprisingly, more and more consumers – particularly millennials – want to acquire a mortgage online. Many banks (including Bank of the West) are investing heavily to make it increasingly easy for...

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Numbers Count: Mortgages & average FICO scores

Numbers count. They matter to bankers and to prospective homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals. Here’s my take on the key numbers on the housing market this week. The numbers: The average...

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In the Market: First impressions matter

This feature is a real estate news and information roundup from a millennial’s point of view. When a young professional moves from Indianapolis (median home price $125K) to San Francisco (median price...

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Made Here: Credit helps play a role in sustaining growth

Manufacturing in America is alive and well. In our “Made Here” series, we talk to some of our manufacturing business clients and learn how they’ve flourished in spite of tough odds in recent years. ST...

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Don’t be fooled by these 2 seemingly simple scams

“Can I use your credit rating to get a mortgage? With my rating, I can’t get it myself.” “Let us put money in your bank, and we’ll give you a cut.” They are different scenarios but have one thing in...

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Numbers Count: Rate decreases spark refi opportunity?

Numbers count. They matter to bankers and to prospective homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals. Here’s my take on the key numbers on the housing market this week. The numbers: Mortgage...

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Numbers Count: Latest housing snapshot looks bright

Numbers count. They matter to bankers and to prospective homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals. Here’s my take on the key numbers on the housing market this week. The numbers: The housing...

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5 tips for managing & improving your credit score

Whether you’re considering applying for a home loan or just want to manage your finances more effectively, it is a good idea to understand credit reports and the five factors that go into your credit...

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5 online resources to help you start the mortgage process

Not surprisingly, more and more consumers – particularly millennials – want to acquire a mortgage online. Many banks (including Bank of the West) are investing heavily to make it increasingly easy for...

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Numbers Count: Mortgages & average FICO scores

Numbers count. They matter to bankers and to prospective homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals. Here’s my take on the key numbers on the housing market this week. The numbers: The average...

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In the Market: First impressions matter

This feature is a real estate news and information roundup from a millennial’s point of view. When a young professional moves from Indianapolis (median home price $125K) to San Francisco (median price...

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Made Here: Credit helps play a role in sustaining growth

Manufacturing in America is alive and well. In our “Made Here” series, we talk to some of our manufacturing business clients and learn how they’ve flourished in spite of tough odds in recent years. ST...

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Don’t be fooled by these 2 seemingly simple scams

“Can I use your credit rating to get a mortgage? With my rating, I can’t get it myself.” “Let us put money in your bank, and we’ll give you a cut.” They are different scenarios but have one thing in...

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Numbers Count: Rate decreases spark refi opportunity?

Numbers count. They matter to bankers and to prospective homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals. Here’s my take on the key numbers on the housing market this week. The numbers: Mortgage...

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