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That “AMAZING” unsolicited mortgage deal you received might just be amazingly shady. Scamming techniques are getting more sophisticated and harder to detect. Paying close attention to the warning signs can help you protect your finances and avoid becoming a victim. Here are seven red flags homeowners should never ignore when you receive a mortgage or…

Each step toward buying your first home can be filled with questions and unknowns. Whether you’re ready to buy now or still trying to figure things out, an INHP Homeownership Advisor can help you plan and make informed decisions for long-term successful homeownership. Here are just three essential, one-on-one services our HUD-certified advisors provide: Creating…

The process of buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s coupled with today’s high home prices. Before making such a significant purchase, it is essential to find home financing you can trust to be affordable and maintainable by recognizing and avoiding predatory lending. Predatory lending is any deceptive, unfair and fraudulent tactic used…

If you’ve ever lent something to a friend, whether it was a hundred dollars or your Pacers sweatshirt, you know there’s always the risk that you won’t get it back. It’s not very different for lenders. Before a bank or other financial institution decides to lend you money to buy a house, they need to…

Want to take advantage of the summer weather by tackling exterior home projects? Checking these DIY tasks off your list will help maintain your home’s exterior, while making your property look more inviting.   Power Washing – A power washer can easily spray away the dirt, debris, mold and moss that have accumulated on your…

If you’re new to shopping for a mortgage loan, it can feel intimidating. Luckily, our lending team are experts who can provide honest, unbiased advice – like the tips you’ll see in the videos below. From comfortable monthly payments to closing day, these short videos provide clear guidance, so you can feel more empowered about…

Every rainfall, temperature climb and sinus flare-up means spring will soon be sprung! Addressing these spring-maintenance tasks now can provide you with peace of mind and save you from major, expensive issues down the road:   Get an AC Tune-Up: Even if we experience cooler temperatures during the next few weeks, test your AC now.…

When you buy a home and make payments on the mortgage loan, part of each payment goes into an escrow account – a special fund managed by your lender for paying your property taxes and homeowners insurance on time. Because your lender makes these payments on your behalf using money you’ve already paid, you don’t…