Financial Education Center

High Mortgage Down Payments Shouldn’t Hold You Back!

Homeownership can be out of reach for potential buyers with low-to-modest incomes. In the past, traditional advice was for renters and potential buyers to save enough to make a 20% down payment in order to get more favorable lending terms.

Is Home at the Heart of Retirement Planning?

April is National Fair Housing Month, a month that celebrates the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968. This law prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, and gender. It’s also a time when we may all consider our homes and the roles they play in our lives.

Finding The Right Home

If you don't really know what you're looking for in a home, how do you find the right one? Careful planning and consideration of your options can help ensure that you will be happy with the one you select.

Three Homeowner Benefits You Can’t Get While Renting

With increasing rent prices, purchasing a home has become an appealing option for many. Here are some benefits of homeownership that renting doesn't provide.