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10 Questions First-Time Homebuyers Ask About Mortgages Buying your first home is an exciting step but it’s also one that we receive a lot of questions about, such as how to get a mortgage and what first-time home buyers need to know. We want to make your homebuying journey as successful and stress-free as possible, […]
5 Creative Ways to Boost Your Savings in 2025 If you’re starting to feel the financial pinch in 2025, you’re not alone. With inflation still impacting daily expenses, rising housing costs, and an uncertain economic outlook, building your savings can feel like even more of a challenge. But it’s still vital, perhaps even more important […]
10 Tips for Safe Travel this Summer As Americans make their travel plans for this summer, FVSBank and the Independing Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are sharing planning tips for consumers to minimize unwanted surprises during travel to maximize their enjoyment as they venture away from home. “Planning for the […]
Financial Self Defense: Mortgage Scams Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make—and unfortunately, that also makes it a prime target for scammers. From fake loan modifications to foreclosure rescue schemes, mortgage fraud can cost victims thousands and jeopardize their homeownership dreams. Whether you’re […]
Is It Time to Refinance Your Mortgage? Mortgage refinancing is when a homeowner replaces their existing mortgage with a new loan. The reasons to refinance a mortgage are to secure a lower interest rate, change the terms of a loan, or to extract some of a home’s equity from rising property values. Simply put, refinancing […]