Posts by Mary Heerwald
Top Tips for Buying a Home Right Now
Buying a home is a significant milestone and a major financial commitment. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or experienced in the real estate market,…
Read MoreBudgeting for Summer Fun With the Kids in Your Life
Whether you have your own children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, or other kiddos in your life, summer can be an expensive season. Day care,…
Read MoreUnderstanding Annual Escrow Changes and Your Mortgage Payment
An escrow account is set up by your mortgage servicer to cover certain property-related expenses, like your property taxes, homeowner’s insurance premiums, and…
Read MoreHow the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Impacted Rates This Week
Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse has caused turmoil in the markets and various speculation — but one obvious outcome is how this event has affected…
Read MoreThe Best and Worst Ways to Use Your Home Equity
Your home equity is a valuable asset that you can use to achieve your financial goals. However, not all uses of home equity are…
Read MoreKnowing How to Leverage Your Home Equity
As a homeowner, you have a valuable asset in the form of your home’s equity — meaning the difference between how much you owe…
Read MoreA Simple & Important Way to Protect Your Personal Information
During the Mortgage Process When you’re making a major purchase that requires a credit pull — like getting a mortgage or buying a new…
Read MoreUnderstanding Mortgage Buydowns
In this market, many homebuyers are looking for any opportunities to save on their home loan. Sente’s Buydown options could potentially shave thousands…
Read MoreWhy The Fed’s Rates Aren’t the Same as Mortgage Rates
The Federal Reserve just raised the federal funds rate in an attempt to battle inflation — but the Fed’s rates and mortgage interest rates…
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