Category: Mortgage

The homebuying process can be stressful and confusing — especially for first time homebuyers.

HRCCU has tips to help buyers navigate the process and make the right decision for you and your financial situation.

Read our blog posts to learn the ins and outs of the mortgage loan process, whether you are a first-time homebuyer or refinancing an existing loan.

Get tips on what type of mortgage is right for you, home equity loans, and submitting a mortgage application.

What is PMI & How You Can Avoid Paying it

PMI — it sounds like one of those three letter acronyms that you’ve heard in passing, but don’t exactly know what it means. But if you’re mortgage shopping, it’s important to understand exactly what PMI is and why you should give serious consideration to avoiding it. You don’t want to commit to a mortgage loan… Read more »

Dos & Don’ts When Considering a Home Equity Loan

Taking out a home equity loan can be a promising prospect, particularly when you’re looking for an influx of money for more expensive endeavors — be it large home remodeling and/or renovations, paying off high-interest debts, or finding money for college tuition. Despite the appeal, when it comes to taking out a second mortgage on… Read more »

3 Essential Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Buying a home is a huge life decision and can be especially nerve-wracking when you’re buying for the first time. Just like anything that you do for the first time, there’s a learning curve that you have to climb before you can get a good sense of the best strategies for home buying. With this… Read more »

5 Steps to Get Your Mortgage Application Approved

Getting approved for a mortgage loan can seem confusing, especially to first-time homebuyers. But with the right preparation and planning, the mortgage application process can get easier, setting potential borrowers up for quicker approval. Here are five steps to mortgage approval.