resources Archives - INHP - Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership https://www.inhp.org/news/category/resources Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:24:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.10 https://www.inhp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-icon-32x32.png resources Archives - INHP - Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership https://www.inhp.org/news/category/resources 32 32 Prep your home for colder months with easy fall maintenance https://www.inhp.org/news/prep-your-home-for-colder-months-with-easy-fall-maintenance Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:25:18 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=9572 It may be hard to believe now, but colder weather will be here before you can get out the coats. Preparing your home now for the colder months ahead could save you headaches, money and chattering teeth. Here are a few fall home maintenance tasks to complete: Shut Down Outdoor Faucets – Remove any hoses…

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]]> 7 Mortgage Fraud Red Flags You Should Never Ignore https://www.inhp.org/news/7-mortgage-fraud-red-flags-you-should-never-ignore Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:18:26 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=11865 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…

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]]> Three Essential One-on-One Services of an INHP Homeownership Advisor https://www.inhp.org/news/3-services-of-inhp-advisor Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:35:41 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=11752 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…

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]]> Buy Smarter: Recognize and Avoid Predatory Lending https://www.inhp.org/news/buy-smarter-recognize-and-avoid-predatory-lending Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:28 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=9405 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…

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]]> Underwriting Explained https://www.inhp.org/news/underwriting-explained Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:11:05 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=9239 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…

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]]> Three ways to give your home’s exterior a summer spruce-up https://www.inhp.org/news/three-ways-to-give-your-homes-exterior-a-summer-spruce-up Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:07:57 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=9411 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…

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]]> Five Categories that Determine Your Credit Score https://www.inhp.org/news/five-categories-that-determine-your-credit-score Tue, 19 May 2026 08:26:54 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=9627 Want to buy a house, but you’re not sure if your credit score is high enough? Understanding credit can be confusing, but INHP can help. How credit scores work: If you’ve ever used a credit card or had a car loan, you have a credit history – a borrowing and repayment record that lets businesses…

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]]> Practical tips from our lending experts https://www.inhp.org/news/inhp-advisors-answer-your-big-questions-copy Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:15:41 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=11417 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…

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]]> Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home https://www.inhp.org/news/protect-your-family-from-lead-in-your-home Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:31:58 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=11301 This federally approved pamphlet provides information to know about the health hazards of lead-based paint. Be sure to review it during your homebuying process. Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home

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]]> Keeping Up with Spring Home Maintenance https://www.inhp.org/news/keeping-up-with-spring-home-maintenance Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:35:53 +0000 https://www.inhp.org/?p=9096 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.…

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