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Bank credit: is it growing, and where’s it going?

Lenders have loosened purse strings, but some sectors are monopolising bank loans. Hence the clamour for more credit

Mortgage Loans: Stick With A Bank Or Go With A Broker?

It matters where you go for a mortgage. Who offers a better deal — a banker or broker?

Here's What You Need to Look For to Make Sure You're Not Being Scammed at the ATM

How to Grow Your Savings

Get information on how to grow your savings and to stop 401k fees from cheating you out of retirement money from Consumer Reports.

Savings Tips for Children

April 24th is National Teach Children to Save Day. We have employees going to local schools to teach children the importance of saving. Anytime is the right time to begin teaching children about mo…

15 Ways Supermarkets Trick You Into Spending More Money

How to Get the Best Auto Loan Rates

Do you know how to find the best auto loan rates? We've outlined some tips here to help guide you through the process.

Who Funds Mortgage Loans? Banks, Credit Unions, Mortgage Banks, and Brokers

Mortgage Banks channels can typically move much faster than commercial banks b/c they are less regulated, smaller and more nimble.

Banks continue to ease mortgage lending standards, but it’s not helping

For the third quarter of 2018, banks reported easing their standards on most categories of residential real estate loans, even while experiencing weaker demand for the products overall.

Bank Statement Loans Are Only as Safe as the Lenders Originating Them

Lenders asking whether bank loans are safe are missing the point and should instead be more concerned with the standard they apply when underwriting them.

6 Reasons Your Mortgage Was Rejected

The road to home ownership can be full of headaches and road blocks. Here are six things that can threaten your mortgage application.

Smart Ways to Find Loan Growth

How can banks overcome the unique challenges of putting their Covid-induced liquidity to work funding loans?

FHA Loan: Basics and Requirements

An FHA loan is a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), designed for lower income borrowers unable to make a large down payment.

Credit unions a cure for medical debt?

In the credit union world, we hear a lot about credit card debt, mortgage debt, and student loan debt. There seems to be a constant stream of articles about how to get yourself out of these kinds of debt, but while those are important issues, there is little to no talk about the leading cause …

So Many Mortgage Choices: Which Is Best For You?

Mortgage lenders are loosening up, making it easier to get mortgage-qualified on a home. Clear advice for buying a home and getting a low mortgage rate.

Infographic: Trouble Making Mortgage Payment? What to do

Check out our new infographic about what Washington residents should do if they have trouble making their monthly mortgage payment. Please...