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Bank credit: is it growing, and where’s it going?

Lenders have loosened purse strings, but some sectors are monopolising bank loans. Hence the clamour for more credit

Mortgage Loans: Stick With A Bank Or Go With A Broker?

It matters where you go for a mortgage. Who offers a better deal — a banker or broker?

Here's What You Need to Look For to Make Sure You're Not Being Scammed at the ATM

Build a Vegan Butcher Shop with The Herbivorous Butcher

Help us build the world's first vegan butcher shop so we can make more handcrafted meat-free meats for all. #AllVeganEverything

What Is the Difference Between a Bank and a Credit Union?

Labeled as profit mongers who invent outrageous fees and give mediocre customer service, banks have not made a good impression on consumers. As a result, many of us end up looking for alternatives.…

What it Really Costs to Buy a Home

It would be nice if houses for sale came with giant price tags so a buyer could easily compare “all-in” costs. Imagine trying to buy a gallon of milk and having to separately compute what it costs to feed the cow, distribute the inventory and stock the shelves. Let’s bottom-line your homeownership costs, from one-time...Read More

How do auto loans work?

So how do auto loans work? Since most people buying a new or used car opt for financing it’s an important question, and understanding the answer will help you in the purchase process.…

Things You Should Expect Your Mortgage Banker to Ask You

Five things you can plan on discussing with your mortgage banker. Take it from us, we do this every day.

Can You Really Buy Off-Planet Real Estate?

HartWest Financial provides competitive rates and operates off of repeat and referral business. Visit our blog for up-to-date real estate news.

Real Estate Mistakes Retirees Should Avoid

Owning a home as you go into retirement can provide a strong sense of security and financial stability. However, there are some common real estate mistakes retirees make that you will want to be careful to avoid. These include the following: Not downsizing. The sooner you downsize into a smaller property, the sooner you can […]

FSBO or Professional Real Estate Agent?

The possibility of “saving” on Realtor commission might sound appealing to those interested in selling their home, but a real estate agent has the background and experience to make the sale of your home more successful. A huge amount of time, marketing and effort goes into selling a home. Plus, it’s

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When a Flip Flops: Celebrity Real Estate Fails

Bad real estate deals can happen to anyone…even the rich and famous

Real Estate Pros Forecast A Sunny Spring

The National Association of Realtors’ Realtor Confidence Index measures how real estate professionals perceive the market for single-family homes on a scale where any number above 50 indicate…