As you set your housing budget, determining your monthly house payment is crucial — it will probably be your largest recurring expense. As you shop for a purchase loan or a refinance, FCF’s Mortgage Calculator allows you to estimate your…
Whether this is your first or tenth home purchase, shopping for a new home is an exciting time. It can also be a stressful and lengthy process. This guide can help you stay on track and in your new home…
As Interest rates have increased from 3.0% to 6.0% over the past months, our business has obviously slowed. With that comes the tough decisions on layoffs and cutting expenses to survive the storm. For the average American who is pumping…
We love helping our First-Time homebuyers navigate the different facets of homeownership. It is common that most folks need approx. 6 to 36 months to properly prepare before they start to go looking at properties in person. We are willing…
Ready to purchase your first home? Use this easy-to-follow checklist to navigate the path to home ownership. Determine Your Budget: It’s best to determine how much house you can afford early in the process to avoid falling in love with…
Buying a home is a big purchase, one that takes time to save up to afford. Many homebuyers use a mortgage to finance the majority of the cost, but still need to save up a down payment. Here are five…
They say that buying a home is all about location, location, location. But what if you do not know what location is right for you? Here are a few factors to consider when deciding on just the right place to…
Evaluating a potential new home’s features is just one part of finding the perfect place to buy. You should also carefully consider the neighborhood that you will be living in to decide if it fits your needs. Here are a…
Do you enthusiastically pore over home listings on online platforms in your spare time? Is driving around looking for For Sale signs your idea of a perfect Saturday afternoon? If so, you may be ready to buy a house. Here…
One of the biggest hurdles to homeownership is saving up the all-important down payment. It can impact how much house you can afford, what types of loan you use, and how long you need to wait to become a homeowner.…
