Mortgages / Home Equity (13)
Selling Your Half of a Jointly-owned Home? Here's What You Need to Know
There are many factors to consider when it comes to selling your home, and if you own your home with someone else the details involved can be even...
Financial Mistakes to Avoid When Closing on a House
The seller has accepted your offer and you’re ready to start closing on a new house — but that doesn’t mean you’ve reached the finish line yet. As...
Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market
Generation Z (Gen Z) is eager to put down their own roots and achieve financial independence. As a result, they’re turning to homeownership....
Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates
If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them....
Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream
Everyone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But, for many people, it’s tied to a sense of success, freedom, and...
Prepare for Success with This Moving Checklist
Moving to a new place can be incredibly stressful. One way to make things a bit easier is making a comprehensive checklist that covers many aspects...
Financing a Mobile or Manufactured Home
It’s no secret housing costs have been on the rise, and many house hunters are on the lookout for affordable homes. Mobile and manufactured homes...
Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
With housing prices at historic highs, many first-time homebuyers are considering Federal Housing Administration loans for their lower down payments...
Can You Buy a House with No Credit History?
At First Federal Bank, we understand that many first-time home buyers face an additional challenge of having non-existent credit history. It’s...