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MCC Tax Credit Reminders
A Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) can reduce your federal tax liability by up to $2,000 annually. This can result in a larger tax...
travisbunn9
Apr 23, 20211 min read


Don’t Lose Your MCC Tax Credit
Are you one of the many Americans that took advantage of historically low rates in 2020 and refinanced your home? Did you also obtain a...
travisbunn9
Jan 21, 20212 min read


Federal Interest Rate; It’s affect on your home loan
Earlier this year, included in the barrage of breaking news, we heard about the Fed slashing interest rates to a rate of near-zero. It...
travisbunn9
Aug 18, 20201 min read


The Truth about Forbearance
There has been a lot of talk about forbearance in the mortgage world lately. For those who are experiencing difficulty making their...
travisbunn9
Apr 15, 20202 min read


Protect Yourself from Phone Spoofing
Protect Yourself from Phone Spoofing As many organizations step up to help those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, there are others who...
travisbunn9
Mar 31, 20202 min read


Things I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago
“Don’t take life to serious” -R. Mattingly “Give yourself a break.” -B. Nielsen “Be more outspoken.” -K. Vaughn “Shut your mouth!” -C....
travisbunn9
Jan 7, 20201 min read


Financial Wellness 101
1. Review your credit report……regularly! (click this link) Good credit is a powerful tool. It goes hand in hand with a good credit score....
travisbunn9
Jan 2, 20203 min read


Vintage Holiday Gifts
If you guys are anything like me, you stress out about finding the perfect gift for everyone in your life. I love to put a spin on an...
travisbunn9
Dec 13, 20191 min read


Why Is My Credit Karma Score Different?
Why is my Credit Karma score different? However, several mortgage bankers have reported back that their customers credit score on Credit...
travisbunn9
Dec 6, 20192 min read


How to make Quick Cash for the Holidays
Need a way to make some quick cash this holiday season without having to sell an arm and a leg? You’ve come to the right place! In this...
travisbunn9
Dec 3, 20192 min read


Our Favorite Cyber Monday Deals
Our Favorite Cyber Monday Deals Below you will find a list of our favorite items with links to view them, but we also have a fun little...
travisbunn9
Dec 2, 20191 min read


Best Deals for Black Friday
Based on our research (lots of google searches), if you are in the market for new appliances Lowes and Home Depot are your best options...
travisbunn9
Nov 29, 20192 min read


Money-Saving Gifts That People Actually Want
For the kitchen This one gives you the opportunity to get a little creative. One gift that I personally love consists of kitchen...
travisbunn9
Nov 18, 20192 min read


Ask a Mortgage Banker: What Kind of Credit Score Do I Need To Buy a Home?
It is important to note that to establish credit, one must borrow money. For many this is difficult because they pride themselves on not...
travisbunn9
Nov 23, 20181 min read


Money Saving Tips for a First Time Home Buyer
that there are options for 100% financing (meaning a down payment is not required) available. However, you may choose to include a down...
travisbunn9
Nov 21, 20182 min read


Why did my loan change hands?
This could cause fear in some folks, but it shouldn’t. Your loan has closed which means that it’s terms will remain the same. The only...
travisbunn9
Nov 19, 20181 min read


How much are you spending to be in debt?
Through Stockton’s Cash Out Refinance you have the chance to pay off your debt, particularly debt carrying a high interest rate, using...
travisbunn9
Oct 30, 20181 min read


Savvy Money Saving Tips for a Down Payment
See a penny, pick it up! How often do you find a small handful of change when you clean your house, car or even your purse/wallet? Save...
travisbunn9
Sep 25, 20182 min read


Understanding Credit
Many first-time homebuyers, don’t have a lot of credit established, don’t fully understand how credit impacts the loan approval, or both....
travisbunn9
Aug 1, 20182 min read


Piggy Bank: Keep up with Your Money
Piggy Bank: Keep up with Your Money Below, I’m sharing, with the help of the folks from Hands on Banking, some suggestions to maintain...
travisbunn9
Apr 25, 20181 min read
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