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Answering our Top Five Mortgage Questions

Feb 27th, 2019 5m 15s

We get a lot of questions about home buying, and here are a few that stand out as our "top five":- What is PMI and why might I need it?- Do you offer first-time homebuyer programs?- What is my minimum down payment?- How much ca

Understanding Mortgage Lingo

Feb 13th, 2019 5m 15s

There many terms associated with the mortgage process. Today, we're joined by Chris Boland, Vice President of Consumer Lending here at North Shore Bank, who will shed some light on the words and phrases you might hear when applying for a new ho

Using Certificates of Deposit to Build Your Savings

Jan 30th, 2019 3m 49s

In this episode of our In Your Interest Podcast, we discuss some of the advantages and drawbacks of putting your money in a certificate of deposit (CD).

Four Factors That Affect the Value of Your Home

Jan 16th, 2019 3m 59s

Your home's value is influenced by a variety of elements. In this episode of our In Your Interest Podcast, we'll look at four specific factors that can affect the value of your home.

Learning the Basics of Borrowing

Feb 28th, 2018 5m 9s

Borrowing money is a part of almost everyone’s financial lives and there are things that you can do to prepare yourself to be an informed borrower.In this episode of our In Your Interest Podcast, Tony Larke, one of our Mortgage Loan Profes

Our Top Five Mortgage Questions (and Their Answers)

Feb 21st, 2018 2m 57s

We get a lot of questions about home buying, and here are a few that stand out as our "top five".- What is MI? Why do I have to have it?- Do you offer first time homebuyer programs?- What is my minimum down payment?- How muc

Do's and Don'ts of the Mortgage Process

Feb 14th, 2018 3m 19s

When applying for a mortgage loan, you want the process to be as smooth as possible. There are a number of factors to keep in mind, including some general "do's and don'ts" that you should follow.In this episode of our In Your Interest Pod

Should You Store Your Credit Card Information Online?

Nov 1st, 2017 4m 9s

If you shop online frequently, the question of whether it is safe to store credit card information online for the purposes of faster and easier check outs is a valid one that can be approached a number of ways.

What is Escrow and How Does it Work?

Oct 11th, 2017 3m 24s

Allow this guide to help you understand what escrow is and the ways in which it comes into play during a home buying transaction.

Avoiding Five Common Small Business Startup Failures

Mar 21st, 2017 5m 39s

Hundreds of new businesses are started every day, and unfortunately more than half of them fail within their first two years. Some businesses fail because the original business concept was ill conceived and others fail because of external fact

Four of the Best Ways to Grow Your Savings

Oct 28th, 2016 3m 15s

If you have a savings account or are thinking about opening one, it’s apparent that one of your biggest priorities is already saving money. And that means you’re looking for the best ways to keep that money coming in and watching your savings g

9 Ways to Avoid Ransomware Attacks

Oct 13th, 2016 4m 14s

Ransomware, a form of malware used by cyber criminals to freeze your computer or mobile device, steals your data and demands a “ransom” before control of your device is released. Ransomware can affect individual computers or laptops, enterprise

Accumulating a Down Payment for Your First Home

Sep 8th, 2016 4m 21s

Unlike interest rates, property taxes and insurance rates, you decide how much you borrow and therefore how large your monthly mortgage payments will be.

Financing Life's Big Events

Aug 10th, 2016 4m 23s

Significant life events are happening all the time – your daughter is getting married, your son is heading off to college, you finally decided to retire and you’re planning that vacation of a lifetime. These are joyous occasions, so being stres

Respecting Your Customers

Jul 7th, 2016 4m 8s

Going the extra mile for your customers can pay big dividends for your business. In this episode of our podcast, we discuss five of the ways you can keep your customers.Show notes:- Five ways you can show appreciation to those that suppo

Estate Planning with a New Baby

Jun 15th, 2016 3m 14s

While you may think that estate planning is just about dealing with potential estate taxes, there are several other issues that are perhaps currently more important than potential estate taxes. Caring for your new baby needs to include caring a

Five Tips to Help Protect Older Americans from Financial Fraud

Jun 1st, 2016 2m 58s

Taking steps to protect yourself from identity theft and financial fraud can be an ever-evolving challenge. Older Americans have become targets of these types of scams and, while the methods to trick individuals into giving up their personal in

9 Essential Tips to Prepare Your House for Sale

May 18th, 2016 2m 39s

Are you selling your home? These simple steps can help you get your house in shape.

What to Keep, What to Toss?

May 5th, 2016 3m 45s

Knowing what personal documents you can keep, and how long you need to hold onto them, can be an important part of de-cluttering and organizing your home or office. In this episode of our podcast, we examine what documents you need to hold on t

Five Simple Spring Cleaning Tips

Apr 20th, 2016 4m 51s

Spring is the perfect time to clear out clutter and organize your home. In this episode of the In Your Interest Podcast, we discuss five tips that you can use during your Spring Cleaning.

Taking a Closer Look at Collateral

Apr 6th, 2016 2m 58s

Here are some ideas that you can use throughout the year to make April 15th less taxing.

Ten Year-Round Tax Savings Strategies

Mar 24th, 2016 4m 26s

Here are some ideas that you can use throughout the year to make April 15th less taxing.

Two Steps That Can Simplify Your Financial Life

Mar 9th, 2016 3m 30s

It can often seem that handling the everyday aspects of your business takes all your time and then some. However, it can often be to your short-term and long-term benefit to take some time to consider how your business functions and where you w