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GoPrime Mortgage is excited to announce Adam Van de Bovenkamp as our GoPrime Personality Winner for this quarter.

Purchasing a new home is a significant financial decision that requires careful planning and attention to detail. To get started on the right track, you should first determine the monthly payment you can afford before you start house hunting. We have some helpful mortgage calculators to help you get started […]

Given the fluctuating (and current!) housing market, it’s sometimes easy to wonder “Is it worth it to buy a house?” As we celebrate Homeownership Month, let’s take some time to go over some of the positive outcomes associated with owning a home.

GoPrime Mortgage is excited to announce Adam Van de Bovenkamp as our GoPrime Personality Winner for this quarter.

Being a new homeowner can be overwhelming, especially if it needs a little (or a lot of) work right off the bat. You’ve been through the process of buying it and you’re ready to move in. Congratulations! But now that you own a property, you need to maintain it. “But […]

3 Tips on Choosing the Right Paint Color for Your Space (Plus Bonus Tips!) In a home, few things are scarier — and more fun — than a blank wall. There are plenty of ways to address it, but if you’re here, you’ve probably decided on painting. Good for you! […]

Home Equity is defined as the difference between your home’s value and your mortgage balance.  Over time, the equity in your home increases in one of two main ways:  Mortgage Payments – Making consistent principal payments each month.  Market Value – When home prices rise, so does the value of […]

You know the saying, “Real estate is about three things: Location, location, location.” It’s an adage as old as Time itself (assuming Time started in the early 20th century). Though the real estate market has changed immeasurably since then, the principle is as true now as it ever was. In […]

Ancient or previously little-known philosophies have been making their way into interior design forever, but the practice has certainly boomed recently. (Hygge, anyone?) These ideologies consist of broader life principles that, when applied to your space, add value in general. Wabi-sabi is one such philosophy that is gaining popularity, and […]

We all like to declutter. Putting away the laundry, sorting through the mail pile, reorganizing that Beanie Baby collection that’s definitely going to be worth millions some day… There are few things more satisfying. In fact, there used to be a whole time of year dedicated to it: “spring cleaning,” […]

Selling a home can be a stressful experience, especially without the help of a Realtor ®. A Realtor will guide you through every step of the selling process from helping determine a sales price, to creating and maintaining the listing and marketing your home to potential buyers. However, if you’re […]

For the past few decades, house flipping — that is, buying a home for cheap, renovating it, and selling it for profit — has been a major trend among developers and investors. In the early 00’s, it was commonplace for predatory flippers to take advantage of market conditions by adding […]

Curb appeal: We all love to see it; not all of us know how to do it. But we all can do it, with a little help from our old friends, plants. If you’re looking to sell your house — be it now or years from now — or if […]

We are excited to announce our newest team members who are eager to join us and begin serving their communities by making affordable homeownership possible.

GoPrime Mortgage is excited to announce Rasheal Banguela as this quarter’s GoPrime Personality winner.

We have a company full of fantastic lenders, and recently four of them were awarded the honor of being recognized as a Top Originator in the country from The Scotsman Guide!

Ready to Relocate? We have compiled a list of helpful tips for you to consider, if you are planning on relocating.

Should you tank your credit score for a better mortgage rate? Learn more about the changes that threw everyone for a loop.

The first impression a buyer sees is the exterior of the home – especially the yard. Some landscaping investments can increase your home’s value, while some may not be worth the hassle. Learn more about what projects to invest your time and money into, and how to maintain all your hard work.

We understand that the thought of a home purchase or loan refinance process can seem daunting. GoPrime prides ourselves on matching you with a local lender that takes the time to get to know you and your individual needs, but it’s also smart to start the journey as educated and prepared as possible.