Owning a home isn’t just an opportunity to build equity and personal wealth, it also provides several tax savings opportunities. Homeownership may open the door to tax breaks that could reduce [...]

Owning rental property is one way to diversify your investment portfolio and earn passive income. Yet, getting a loan for an investment property can be complicated. Financing a rental home isn’t [...]

A new year means a fresh start, and if you’re like a lot of people, you’re probably coming up with a list of goals to hit over the next 12 months. Increasing your emergency fund, paying off debt, [...]

The holiday season is the perfect time to kick back, unwind and spend quality time with your family. But while others might plan vacations away from home, maybe you prefer celebrating the season [...]

Small Business Saturday is an annual shopping day started by American Express in 2010. Held each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, it’s not only an opportunity to find unique gifts for the [...]

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently recognized seven companies as their 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Residential Leadership Award Winners, and FirstBank Mortgage is honored to be the [...]

The holiday season is perfect for unwinding and spending quality time with your family — but it’s also an expensive time of the year. According to the National Retail Federation, “the average [...]

Getting out of debt doesn’t only involve paying down balances. It also involves changing your money mindset. Debt steals your income, and with less income, it becomes harder to meet financial [...]

The purchase price isn’t the only cost associated with buying a home. Many homebuyers also pay a down payment and closing costs, which can sometimes be an obstacle to homeownership. But if you [...]

Home is your haven — a place to relax and let your guard down. Yet, the way you feel about your space often decides whether you want to stay in and enjoy it. Looking at the same walls and decor [...]