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Just like that, December is here and the holiday season is in full swing. Between the gatherings, gift giving, and travel, it may seem like holiday spending always finds a way to balloon more than expected. This can be even more daunting if you’re saving to purchase a home in the New Year. We...

In October, consumer prices increased by 6.2% compared with a year earlier, as rising costs for food, gas, housing, and vehicles are impacting households across the country. This 6.2% increase marks the highest inflation rate in more than three decades, and could make the Federal Reserve take action...

We’ve been named the number one fastest growing company in Rochester for 2021 by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce! Our President, Mike Donoghue, Executive Vice President, Alexia Barbarossa, and other management were on hand to receive the top distinction at the Greater Rochester Chamb...

There’s much to enjoy about the fall: the changing leaves, football season, and pumpkin spiced…everything! This season also brings cooler temperatures, and if you’re a homeowner, now is a great time to consider how to winterize your home for the even chillier months ahead. Check o...

In March of 2021, we launched the Neighborhood Vitality program to help cultivate homeownership in majority minority target areas across the state. If a borrower purchases a home in one of these targeted locations, we provide a $2,000 credit to be used towards closing costs and/or prepaids, subject...

The short answer is yes! Foreign nationals can obtain mortgage financing in the United States with a thin or no U.S. credit history. If you are a non-U.S. citizen with no credit history in the United States, it may appear as though you will be unable to obtain financing for your property as a U.S...

The question of if a non-citizen of the United States can purchase a property in the U.S. has become a more pressing one as of late. In reality, yes, foreign nationals can purchase a property in the United States. Non-U.S. citizens, both U.S. residents and non-resident, can buy and own real estate i...

If you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s never too early to determine what mortgage option is right for your situation. At Premium Mortgage Corporation, we have several different loan options to choose from, but today we’re going to focus on two popular conventional loans: the...

You’ve sifted through dozens (if not hundreds) of online “for sale” photos, toured multiple homes, and tried to envision yourself in each one. Finally, you’ve found the one you want to call home, and you’re ready to put an offer on it. This is a huge step! While you...

If you’re a homebuyer, the appraisal is one of the most important milestones in the entire mortgage process. A home appraisal is defined as a fair and impartial estimate of how much a home is worth, and is generally required in order to close on your home. Needless to say, a lot hinges on...