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Online vs. Local Mortgage Lenders
Shopping for a mortgage? Local banks offer benefits that online lenders can’t—without sacrificing your time or convenience. Read more on our blog!
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How does your credit score affect buying a home?
What’s a good credit score for getting a home mortgage? Find answers to commonly asked home mortgage questions at Plains Commerce Bank.
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The 6 questions first-time homebuyers forget to ask
Our mortgage team put their heads together to ask and answer a few of the most common questions that homebuyers forget to ask.
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Top 5 things first-time homebuyers would change if they could do it over
Purchasing your first home is hard enough, that's why we want to make sure you don't make the same mistakes as other first-time home buyers.
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5 Ways to Make Purchasing Your First Home Even Easier
Advice like this will help you get into your first home when the time is right—even if that’s 2 years from now! It pays to start planning today. Here’s what you need to know to make securing financing for your first home as easy as possible.
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How do new construction loans work?
Building a home gives you a chance to get more of the amenities you want. But have you thought about how you’ll finance it? Read everything you need to know about new construction loans.
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Spruce up your home for winter homebuyers.
Selling your home? Impress homebuyers with these easy and inexpensive ways to make your home even more appealing during winter.
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What you need to know about foreclosure and short-sale homes
Buying a foreclosure or short-sale home is more complicated than buying a traditional home. Learn what you need to know to decide if it is right for you.
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