The Porch

As a mortgage lender, we get a ton of questions every day from first-time borrowers and veteran homeowners alike. 

When the nights are long and everything is cold, a nice, hearty stew hits the spot. Traditionally, stews are cooked on the stovetop for...

When you’re looking to buy a home, you’ll find yourself in a flurry of documents to locate, places to go, and tasks to do. One of these...

Whenever there is an advance in technology that changes the way we live and work, the real estate industry is always affected. It's...

In recent years, getting a mortgage online has become more and more common – but most people are worried about making such significant...

Just like in the legal industry, the financial and mortgage industries are full of jargon and complicated terminology. Fortunately,...

It's spooky season - the best time of year to get ultra-creative with your cooking and baking. Even if many of us have to postpone our...

The end is almost in sight. It’s Closing Day, and you’ve got your pen ready. If things have been smooth-sailing to this point, it may...

As one of the most popular loans for first-time homebuyers and repeat buyers from low-to-moderate income households, we get a ton of...

Are you ready to buy a house? You’ve got your debt under control, your credit score is good, and you feel like it’s time to take that next...