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Category: Mortgages
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Interest Rates: How They Affect Your Mortgage Loans
Posted on March 29, 2023
Categories: Consumer Loans, Mortgages
It’s no secret house hunters have faced the grim reality of rising interest rates. Rising mortgage rates result in rising costs of buying a home. In this blog, we will outline how current interest rates are affecting mortgage loans, as well as outline the main differences between a fixed-rate mortgage and an adjustable-rate mortgage loan.
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Mortgages Locally at Fairfax State Savings Bank
Posted on January 3, 2023
Categories: Mortgages
When it comes to real estate Fairfax State Savings Bank understands it’s a localized market. If you are in the market for a new home, it is extremely important to understand the advantage of working with a local mortgage lender. In this blog we will outline the top advantages and benefits of working with a local mortgage lender.
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Best Kept Secrets for Purchasing a Home
Posted on April 11, 2022
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Savings
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How Much Does Moving Cost?
Posted on March 31, 2022
Categories: Budgeting, Goals, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Savings
If one of your to-dos for 2022 is packing up your house and moving, you may be wondering how much that will end up costing you. While the amount varies greatly depending on how far, how much stuff you have and other factors, this blog will help you come up with an idea of what to expect.
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How To Sell My Home Fast
Posted on August 2, 2021
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Savings
The housing market is ideal for both buyers and sellers at this time of year. Things are moving quickly so in order to sell your home fast; you need to be ready to move and groove! We’ve created this blog with tips and helpful advice on how you can sell your home fast.
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How to Increase Your Home’s Value
Posted on July 12, 2021
Categories: Budgeting, Consumer Loans, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Personal Loans, Savings
Buying a home is a major achievement—and investment! Mortgage payments help build up equity in your home over time, but there are changes and upgrades you can make to your home in order to increase its value, resulting in a bigger return on your investment.
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Homeowner Costs People Forget About
Posted on June 15, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Personal Loans, Savings
Are you thinking about taking the big step of becoming a homeowner? Purchasing your first house is a significant and exciting change, but it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement and forget about certain costs. If you want to make sure you have all of your financial bases covered before owning a house, keep reading!
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Renovate Your Home Without Breaking the Budget
Posted on April 20, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Savings
Are you ready to mix things up in the design of your home, but not ready to burn through your precious money to do so? We know some tips and tricks that will allow you to revamp the look of your home without going overboard on price. Keep reading to find out how!
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How Do I Pay Off My Debt?
Posted on December 16, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Personal Loans, Savings
Extreme amounts of debt can weigh heavy on your shoulders. It has been found that extreme amounts of debt are linked to higher rates of suicide and depression. This is why it’s so important to have an understanding of good debt vs. bad debt and how you can go about paying back your debt efficiently.