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Happy New Year 2023

Happy New Year 2023

It's a new day and a New Year and we want to wish you a Happy New Year! To all of our clients, partners, family and friends - you helped make 2022 a great year for us and we want to thank you for sharing your time and trust with us this past year. Whateve

Jan 01, 2023 |

6 Ways to Know You Are Ready to Be a Home Buyer

6 Ways to Know You Are Ready to Be a Home Buyer

Buying a home is one of the biggest and most important financial decisions most people will make in their lifetimes. It is no wonder then that people want to be sure they are truly ready for the purchase. Here is a list of 6 ways to know that you have suf

Dec 29, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

Don’t Make These 7 Home Buyer Mistakes

Don’t Make These 7 Home Buyer Mistakes

With today’s rising interest rates and high home prices, buying a home takes some planning and forethought. Mistakes can be costly, like getting a mortgage higher than you can afford or getting stuck in a neighborhood or house you actually don’t like. Her

Dec 27, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

With Christmas fast-approaching, all of us at Number 1 Lending would like to wish you a Merry Christmas! We hope that this week you'll be surrounded by family, friends and loved ones while enjoying time together and making great memories.  It’s been fanta

Dec 22, 2022 |

How To Avoid Being House Poor

How To Avoid Being House Poor

Since buying a home is one of the biggest financial investments most people ever make, if you're are not careful, you can get in over your head. This can result in a status of being “house poor,” or spending way more on housing costs than you can afford.

Dec 20, 2022 | Refinancing a Home

How to Qualify for a Jumbo VA Loan

How to Qualify for a Jumbo VA Loan

If you are buying a home that is priced significantly above the region’s average, traditional loans may not be able to cover the size of your purchase. In this case you’ll need a jumbo loan. And if you’re a veteran or active-duty military member, there ar

Dec 15, 2022 | VA Loans