Whether you are shopping in Santa Fe, Española, Los Alamos or elsewhere in Northern New Mexico, buying a home can be an exciting time in your life. Since it is usually the biggest purchase in your life, buying a home usually comes with stress. When you try to figure out how much you can afford to pay on your New … Continue reading →
If you’re looking at ways to pay for your child’s college education or to do home improvements, tapping into your home’s equity is one way to come up with extra funds. Home equity is the difference between what you owe on the mortgage and what your home could sell for. A home equity line of credit or HELOC can also … Continue reading →
What are Adjustable-Rate Mortgages? The adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), also known as a variable-rate mortgage, is a loan with an interest rate that fluctuates over time depending on market conditions. These home loans can be used when fixed-rate loans are hard to acquire. With an ARM, a rise in interest rates results in higher monthly payments, while monthly payments fall if … Continue reading →
Buying a new house is exciting, but it is also a big commitment. Not only do you have to find a home that meets your needs, but you also need to find one within your budget. A mortgage loan provides you with the money you need to purchase a home upfront, but you will have to choose between loans with … Continue reading →
The Mortgage Application Once you have found a home to buy, you’re ready for the next step in the homeownership journey: the application for a home loan. Knowing the steps along the way can make an otherwise overwhelming process go more smoothly, and we’re here to help you through the process. Here are the steps you’ll follow to ensure that … Continue reading →
You’ve found the perfect house for you and your family, but have you thought about who you’ll choose as your mortgage lender? National banks aren’t the only institutions that provide mortgage loans; credit unions are another option – and often times a much better one! When it comes to credit unions, your mortgage loan officer is there to serve you … Continue reading →
Some people are able to save up and purchase their home in full or with minimal financing. However, for most homebuyers in New Mexico, securing a mortgage loan is a necessary step in the home buying process. At Del Norte Credit Union, we understand that taking on a mortgage to provide a home for yourself and your family is one … Continue reading →
Buying a home is a momentous time in a person’s life. It can be extremely stressful not only because it’s a large expense but also because the housing market can fluctuate over the course of a single year. Buying at the wrong time may mean you need to pay more over the life of your loan because you bought when … Continue reading →
Del Norte Credit Union is dedicated and determined to help families and individuals around New Mexico find the right mortgage loan based on unbiased advice. Owning a home is an investment that gives you the freedom to express yourself and an opportunity to put down roots. But if you need to take out a home loan, you need to understand … Continue reading →
