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Are you currently in the market for a new home? If so, you've probably noticed that competition for real estate is at an all-time high, with multiple offers over list price becoming increasingly common. Here at Premium Mortgage Corporation, we want to help you stand out from the crowd with some...

Let me try to dispel the myths and false claims that a borrower with a low credit score is getting better rates than a borrower with a higher credit score. Seemingly overnight, the internet has been filled with news regarding a "new," unfair tax on mortgage borrowers with higher credit scores...

The Premium Mortgage Corporation family is celebrating being named to the 36th annual Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100, a program that recognizes the fastest-growing privately owned companies in the Greater Rochester region. Premium Mortgage Corporation is no stranger to the Top 100, having made...

We are proud to announce that our President and CEO, Mike Donoghue, has been named one of the region’s Top Power Players in banking and finance for 2022! The Power 30 is awarded annually and highlights the impact made by regional executives in banking and finance, education, law, manufacturing, and...

Achieving the dream of homeownership matters to our neighbors and neighborhoods. It helps create a foundation for families, unifies our communities, and empowers residents to put down roots. As a mortgage lender, we want to help make that dream a reality for all income levels—and that’s why we’ve es...

Whether you’re buying a new home or selling your current one, your real estate agent plays an important role in the efficiency and success of the transaction. Additionally, finding the right agent for your needs can elevate your overall experience, and there are clear-cut signs when it feels like th...

Premium Mortgage Corporation’s President and CEO, Mike Donoghue, has been named a Power 100 leader by the Rochester Business Journal. This is the second year the RBJ has compiled and showcased its Power 100 list, which highlights power players who are leading key organizations, creating change, and...

If you’re paying those dreaded student loan bills, it might seem like purchasing your own home couldn’t possibly be a short-term goal. After all, carrying a good chunk of debt raises your debt-to income ratio (more on that shortly) and can make it more difficult to save for a down payment. Even thou...

Building credit from the ground up doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s not that daunting of a task once you know what lies ahead. After all, having an established credit history will help you get approved for things like a credit card, car loan, and eventually, a mortgage. While we’ve covered ways to...

The Rochester Business Journal has named our President and CEO, Mike Donoghue, one of the region’s top Power Players in banking and finance for 2021. Power 30 is a prestigious list in Rochester, and highlights executives who are making significant impacts in the area from these five industries: bank...