If you are considering buying a home and have student loans, there are some solutions that can make that journey easier. I have a guide to Student Loans and Buying a Home, so comment below, and I will send it to you. Let’s chat if you have any questions [...]
I just got off the phone with a credit correction company who reminded me that student loans are now no longer deferred -- payments are due this month! What does this mean? If you have a student loan, you should make sure you’re aware of the due dates and required payment amounts. Missing a payment could drop your [...]
One of the biggest decisions divorcing homeowners face is what to do with the marital home and real property. Trying to agree on how to handle the mortgage and the home can be a challenge without proper direction from a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP™) / Collaborative Divorce Financial Professional. [...]
Should You Do a Bi-Weekly Payment Instead of a Monthly? Hi everyone and happy new year! Marie here - in todays video we are discussing the commonly asked question: Should I make a Bi-Weekly payment or Monthly payment? In many cases we advise against biweekly payments but [...]
Repost from the Reverse Mortgage Daily Blog: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation and financial software developer MoneyTrax have teamed up for a new initiative designed to allow for easier communication between reverse mortgage loan originators, financial advisors and clients to more efficiently communicate how home equity can be incorporated into [...]
Maybe you’ve also wondered this. When making investment decisions you want to be sure that you’re doing so in a way that will lead to long-term positive outcomes. This was my answer when I was recently asked when is a good time to invest in rental properties: “Any time [...]
Whether you are looking for a place to live or something to invest your money in, buying a house is the way to go. There are millions of ways to build wealth, but buying a house is one of the safest and fastest ways to do it. It is no [...]
Owning your own home is part of the American Dream, but is there a best time to buy your first house? For those who are seriously thinking about homeownership, there is a distinction between wanting a house and being ready to buy a house. Since buying a home is [...]
Buying a home is a major step for most people. But listening to lenders use mortgage terminology can quickly make you feel like they are speaking a foreign language. Here's a quick overview of some of the most common terms you will hear when shopping for a home loan. [...]
Marie Bjornson Mortgage Team
Marie Bjornson, CPA | Branch Manager | Certified Divorce Lending Specialist
Collaborative Divorce Financial Professional | Certified Mortgage Planner
Reverse Mortgage Specialist
112 Prospect Street Bellingham, WA 98225
(across from old Whatcom Museum)
Phone: (360) 676-9600 Fax: (360) 392-6111
Monday – Friday 10.00 – 5.00, or by appt
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation (“Fairway”), NMLS#2289
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