If you’re in the market for your first home, congratulations! Becoming a homeowner is an exciting step on your financial journey. At Security State Bank, our dedicated mortgage lenders are here to help you find the best financing option for your new home. Remember to stop in and secure a pre-approval letter before you start […]
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The First Time Home Buyers Guide to Owning a Home
The journey to becoming a first time owner is an exciting and personal process. With questions ranging from price, commodities, to neighborhoods and more, the task of finding your ideal property can seem daunting. At Security State Bank we want to help you make the most of your home buying experience with our guided route […]
Smart Ways to Use your Tax Return
March means it is tax season again, and you may have a well-deserved tax return coming your way within a few short weeks. It’s always tempting to splurge on a new pair of shoes, new TV or a shopping trip when your tax return arrives. Although these options seem exciting, Security State Bank has some […]
The 5 Mortgage Types & Programs You Need to Know
It may be hard to believe, but spring is almost here. And with spring comes warmer weather, brighter colors and the beginning of “home season.” Despite all the freshness and excitement in the air, spring can also be a time of great stress and confusion for those looking for a new home and needing a […]
Be in the Know: Common Mortgage Terms
Mortgages are an important part of your financial life, but a misunderstanding or lack of knowledge about them can have negative financial results. A survey conducted by real estate website giant Zillow.com showed that even though there are more homebuyers entering the market, a scary amount of them don’t know much of the basic terminology. […]
Take Advantage While You Can: Benefits of Refinancing
A lot has been made in the past year or so about refinancing your home while rates are low. Well, those rates appear to be heading back up according to trends from the last few months, so if you’ve been wanting to refinance your home, Security State Bankencourages you to visit us sooner rather than […]
Advice for First Time Home Buyers: 6 Things to Consider
As we discussed in our first blog post this month, interest rates are at record lows. Not only does it give consumers a lot of choices as far as managing their finances, but it also is great for home buyers, especially first time home buyers. If you fall into that category, here are a few […]