Standard Mortgage Blog

When it comes to finding a new home, you have two options; buy or build. Each has its unique advantages, but also some drawbacks. The option you choose will be based on various criteria ranging from market conditions, your timeframe, and personal preferences. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits and drawbacks of each home buying option.

When it comes to buying a new home, different terms will be used, and you may not be familiar with all of them. This is especially true if you are a first-time homebuyer. It might seem like mortgages have their own language, from all of the different lenders and varying processes, documents, and requirements. To help decipher the mortgage language, we have put together this helpful glossary of..

Your credit score is your ticket for borrowing money. Your track record of making timely payments, using money responsibly, and keeping the amount of money you owe to a minimum are a few of the factors that can improve and enhance your credit rating. The higher your credit score, the more likely you are to not only receive financing for large purchases like a car or home; you can also benefit..