While owning a home is costly, it is still considered a smart financial decision. According to NerdWallet, paying down a mortgage over time can be viewed as a kind of “forced savings” as you build equity with each monthly payment. However, while homeownership can offer some great financial benefits, it […]
Selling your home can be both time-consuming and emotionally challenging, especially if you’ve never done it before! You will welcome strangers into your home, only to have them scrutinize the property and likely offer you less money than you feel your home is worth. This is why sellers have to […]
As you enter the Raleigh 1 branch, you are greeted by only friendly faces – one may even be a fluffy, German Shepherd named, Ringo. One of those welcoming faces is Madison. A woman who is unafraid of wearing many hats, she acts as the manager of all things “office”, serving as the branch executive assistant where she helps the entire team. She […]
Selling a home can be a stressful experience. Just the thought of keeping your home in tip-top shape to be shown to potential buyers can feel like a full-time job! However, we’re living in unprecedented times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This disease has impacted nearly every industry and real […]
We are thrilled to announce Robert Harvey, or Robby, as he is known around the company, as our next recipient of the GoPrime Personality Award. Robby always has the right outlook and has an impeccable willingness to help anyone he can, truly personifying our culture and mission to help our […]
After saving for a down payment and purchasing your new dream home….What comes next? A mortgage statement, of course! If that has you scratching your head as you try to understand what your mortgage payment is actually made up of, fear not. We’ve got you covered. In this blog, we’ll […]
Homeownership has its share of ups and downs; however, it’s crucial to capitalize on all the good—especially applicable tax benefits! Continue reading as we cover six common tax benefits for homeowners in today’s blog. Mortgage Interest Deduction: According to experts at NerdWallet, “mortgage interest deduction allows you to reduce your […]
In recent weeks, more Americans than ever before have started working remotely! Working from home can be quite an adjustment, especially for those of us used to traveling to and from work every day! Below are a few tips to remain active and connected to friends and loved ones, despite […]
Navigating the home buying process can be tricky, whether you’re searching for your dream home or preparing your home to be sold. Two standard terms of equal importance to both the buyer and seller are “earnest money deposit” and “down payment.” Both have to do with money, but what is […]
Are you interested in purchasing a new home? Below are the most common terms to know, as you navigate the home buying process. Ten Common Mortgage Terms: Annual Income – The amount of money you earn in a year, including yearly salary or wages, bonuses, commissions, overtime, tips, etc. Your annual […]
Don Aker, Processing Manager, was the most recent recipient of the GoPrime Personality Award for his leadership and willingness to jump into any situation to lend a hand. His calmness, even in the toughest of circumstances, and adaptability in high-pressure, fast-paced situations is something we all strive to achieve here […]
Each year, GoPrime Mortgage invites our team from across the country to join together and celebrate our hard work throughout the year. During the event, we take time to recognize our top producers in multiple categories, outstanding employees and those that have reached milestones within the company. The Top Leaders […]
Very often, there’s a good reason why a myth or wives’ tale takes off and gets passed on from generation to generation. Take the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” A United Kingdom study actually found that if everyone over the age of 50 ate one apple […]
Contributed by Zachary Adam Is refinancing right for your home? It sounds like an easy solution to so many problems, especially if you bought your home when interest rates were high. But refinancing is not a magic bullet and there are times when it may not be your smartest bet. […]
Contributed by Zachery Adam It may seem like an impossible task. The holidays are stressful in a lot of ways and it can seem unattainable to overcome the inevitable. But we also know that managing stress is an important part of our health: mind, body and spirit. So how can […]
Dealing with Debt You’ve done the research, you have a pretty good idea of what you can afford in terms of a monthly mortgage payment, and you even have some ideal neighborhoods in mind. There’s just one problem: your credit score isn’t quite what it could be due to some […]
Michael Fawver, Director of Branch Production, was nominated and awarded the quarterly Prime Personality for his dependability, leadership, initiative, innovative solutions, mentoring, and performance. A champion of our West Coast Production Team, you can often find Michael working with staff to help determine ways to improve personal as well as […]
In today’s world, more people are placing an emphasis on living an eco-friendlier lifestyle. Not only is this great for the environment, but it can also help save money around the house. New homeowners are often looking for ways to shave off expenses. With these eco-friendly tips, you can accomplish […]
How much of a difference does one percentage point really make? It may seem insignificant, but when payments are stretched out over 30 years, the numbers add up.
We are going through some exciting changes. Effective June 1, 2019, we officially became GoPrime Mortgage, Inc. This name change allows for our company to be one united front under one name. In this change, we are actively making improvements to ensure we continue to make our customers’ dreams of […]