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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleMeasuring 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...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleFactors 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...
View ArticleIn 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...
View Article5 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...
View ArticleNumbers 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...
View ArticleIn 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...
View ArticleMade 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...
View ArticleDon’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...
View ArticleNumbers 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...
View ArticleNumbers 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...
View Article5 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...
View Article5 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...
View ArticleNumbers 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...
View ArticleIn 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...
View ArticleMade 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...
View ArticleDon’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...
View ArticleNumbers 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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