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Affordable home repair loans with INHP
Winter weather has a tendency to expose areas in your home that need repair. If you’re experiencing issues like a leaky roof, plumbing problems, or your heater giving out; it’s important to resolve these problems as soon as possible so you can remain living in a safe and habitable home during the winter season. INHP…
Read MoreHome Maintenance Schedule
Don’t forget! When you’re a homeowner, you are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of your property. Your mortgage payment won’t cover the cost of a handyman. Keep these tips in mind as you learn how best to manage your home’s maintenance. And, refer to INHP’s home maintenance schedule for a seasonal guide to help…
Read MoreWorking with a contractor
At times, you’ll need a skilled contractor to make repairs. Refer to this resource to prepare yourself for the process of finding, hiring and managing a contractor. It outlines: How to define your project A 10-step plan for selecting your contractor Warning signs to look for INHP also offers affordable home repair loans for repairs…
Read MoreSaving for a home? Here’s how INHP can help
Saving for homeownership may seem daunting, but INHP’s HUD-certified housing counselors will work with you one-on-one for up to two years so you can prepare finances, improve credit and save for a down payment. Here are three quick tips from INHP homeownership advisor Julia: Pay yourself first. Believe it or not, paying yourself first is…
Read MoreDownload INHP’s money management plan to track monthly expenses
Whether you’re saving for a home or simply trying to monitor your spending during COVID-19 circumstances, maintaining a balanced budget is an important step to achieving your goals. If you need a little extra help with your monthly budget, INHP can help. Our HUD-certified housing counselors use a money management plan to help clients track…
Read MoreFive tips for hiring a home repair contractor
Whether you’re making home repairs to your existing home or thinking about buying a fixer upper, you’ll likely need to hire a contractor to complete the project. Not sure how to find the right person for the job? Here are five tips to help you make sure repairs are done right: Start local: Hiring a…
Read MoreBuy and renovate with INHP’s Revive Indy program
Finding the perfect home within your price range can be a challenge. If you’re home shopping on a budget, you may consider purchasing a fixer upper at a lower price point and making renovations to transform it into your dream home. With INHP’s Revive Indy loan program, you can buy and renovate a home with…
Read MoreSave money during the holidays with these five tips
The “most wonderful time of the year” can also be very expensive. If purchasing a home is on your wish list, here are five tips for saving money this holiday season: Make a holiday budget: It’s important to keep a budget year-round but creating a separate budget during the holidays can help you set and…
Read MoreLearn lending lingo fast with INHP
Lending lingo may seem foreign, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. Here are the definitions of four homeownership terms to help you learn home lingo fast: • What’s a home lender? A home lender is a bank or other financial institution, like INHP, that loans money to people to buy a house – the loan…
Read MoreFind a real estate agent with these seven tips
You’ve been preapproved for your home purchase loan and now it’s time to choose a real estate agent. Don’t know where to begin? Here are seven tips to help you find the agent that’s right for you. Ask friends and family for recommendations: Know someone who’s bought a house recently? Ask your friends and family…
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