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Using Investment Mortgages to Expand Your Real Estate Holdings in Maryland

Real estate is an excellent way to diversify investment portfolios. However, it requires a large [...]

Strategies for Maryland Residents Considering a HELOC

For many homeowners in Maryland, applying for a HELOC (home equity line of credit) can [...]

Using a HELOC to Finance Home Renovations in Maryland

Do you have a mortgage loan you've been paying for a while? If yes, you [...]

Determining the Right Loan Term for Your Fixed-Rate Mortgage

There are many factors to consider when taking out a mortgage in Maryland. Three of [...]

Caps and Limits in Maryland Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are home loan options with interest rates that can change depending on [...]

How to Improve Your Chances of Mortgage Approval in Maryland

Homeownership is the American dream, providing stability, security, and a sense of belonging. However, home [...]

Understanding the Ins and Outs of Mortgage Financing

First-time and current homeowners need help with the confusing and even overwhelming mortgage financing process. [...]

The Role of Credit Scores in HELOC Approval for Maryland Homeowners

When Maryland mortgage borrowers build sufficient home equity, they may be eligible for a cash-out [...]

Customizing Your Business Checking Account to Maryland’s Economic Landscape

Operating a business is a demanding endeavor. As risk-takers, entrepreneurs draw up business plans, manage [...]

Maryland FHA Loan Closing Costs: What to Expect and How to Plan

Established in 1934 to provide affordable home financing, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insures loans [...]

How an Interest-Bearing Business Checking Account Benefits Maryland Businesses

Successful business owners understand the importance of uncovering all possible revenue streams. Most of their [...]

Evaluating Business Checking Account Options in Maryland

A National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) survey determined that almost 97% of small business [...]

How to Transfer Your Business Checking Account in Maryland

Are you unhappy with your bank but concerned about the potential risks of transferring a [...]

Navigating Business Finances in Maryland: A Guide to Interest Checking Accounts

Businesses have long relied on checking accounts. On average, businesses issue 4.4 checks a day, [...]

Investment Mortgages vs. Traditional Mortgages

Real estate is a reliable investment option, evidenced by the high number of millionaires (90%) [...]

Inclusivity Matters: Maryland SBA Loans for Minority-Owned Businesses

Small to medium-sized minority-owned businesses have long been marginalized and underrepresented in the business world. [...]

Building Equity From Day One: The Financial Advantages of Construction-to-Permanent Financing

If you intend to build a home on your land, you should explore your financing [...]

The Key to Seamless Homebuilding: Understanding Construction-to-Permanent Financing

The real estate market is aging, with over half of owners living in homes built [...]

Business Loan Definitions

As a small business owner, you’ll likely face a time when you need access to [...]

An Overview of SBA Loans

The Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) loan program is designed to help small business owners get [...]