Homebuying

October 2024 8 MIN READ

Add these items to your checklist when you buy a house to ensure you set yourself up for homeownership success.

NAR settlement paying buyers commissions during a home sale. Pictured is a home for sale.

August 2024 4 MIN READ

The new rules from the NAR settlement went into place on August 17th, learn the facts about the new requirements for paying buyer’s agent...

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Homebuying

Home Equity

Savings

Refinancing

Elevate Banking

Business

Insurance

1031 Exchange

Startup and VC

March 2024 6 MIN READ

Learn about the various grants and down payment assistance programs available to Massachusetts first-time homebuyers.

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January 2024 2 MIN READ

If you have Leader Bank deposit accounts that earned more than $10 interest collectively in 2023 where you were the primary accountholder...

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December 2023 5 MIN READ

Did you apply for a mortgage and start to get unsolicited offers from other lenders? Learn more about prescreened offers and how to avoid...

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November 2023 8 MIN READ

If you're a new homeowner, you may not know what steps to take when it comes to preparing your home for the colder months and disruptive...

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family moving in to their new home by using mortgage points to lower their interest rate.

November 2023 7 MIN READ

Learn about what mortgage discount points are, how you can use mortgage discount points to lower your interest rate, and whether buying...

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September 2023 8 MIN READ

Explore what first-time homebuyer tax credits are available in 2023 and how to take advantage of federal, state, and local programs.

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Visualization of insurance protecting a house

May 2023 7 MIN READ

Buying a home and wondering how homeowners insurance works? We dive into what homeowners insurance covers and how to shop for the right...

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May 2023 6 MIN READ

Learn more about escrow accounts and how they work, the different types of escrow accounts, and why escrow is an important part of home...

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house next to a jar of coins to help visually demonstrate Loan Level Price Adjustment LLPA

May 2023 4 MIN READ

Loan Level Pricing Adjustments, or LLPAs, are fees set by a government agency called the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). LLPAs are...

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Homebuying

New Homeowner? 10 Things to Do Immediately After Buying a House

Understanding the NAR August 2024 Settlement

Homebuying

Home Equity

Savings

Refinancing

Elevate Banking

Business

Insurance

1031 Exchange

Startup and VC

Are There Grants for Massachusetts First-Time Homebuyers?

Everything You Need to Know About Your Tax Forms

Opt Out of Prescreened Offers When Applying for a Mortgage

8 Tips to Winterize Your Home: 2024 Checklist

What Are Mortgage Discount Points and Are They Worth It?

Is There a First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit in 2023?

A Beginners Guide to Homeowners Insurance

Everything About Escrow Accounts and How They Work

LLPA Changes: A Simple Explanation For Homebuyers