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September 10, 2026
If you're sitting on a mortgage rate you don't want to lose, a second-lien renovation loan may allow you to keep your mortgage while giving you access to equity.
September 2, 2026
When you buy a condo, your lender may look at more than just you and the unit you want to buy. They may also need to review the condominium project itself.
August 20, 2026
Luminate Bank® announced it acquired select assets from First State Mortgage Services. Many members of the First State Mortgage team will join Luminate Bank.
August 20, 2026
Luminate Bank is an FDIC-insured bank and a full-service mortgage lender, offering business banking, commercial financing, and residential mortgage solutions.
August 18, 2026
Homebuyers have become a common target for cybercrime as scammers impersonate lenders, but knowing what to watch for is one of the best ways to protect yourself.
August 11, 2026
Getting closer to retirement? Learn how to prepare your home, use home equity, finance improvements, and understand HELOCs, home equity loans and reverse mortgages.
August 4, 2026
When the kids head off to college, many parents begin asking whether the larger house they bought for a busy family still makes sense for their everyday life.
July 30, 2026
Whether you're opening a checking account, financing your dream home, growing a business, or exploring options for retirement, we're built to grow alongside you.
July 23, 2026
The Raich Family Foundation Golf Tournament raised $41,000 for the Angel Foundation, an organization that provides financial assistance to adults with cancer.