Mortgage News, Tips and Resources

There are many benefits to both renting and buying a home, but you have to carefully consider your options. It’s all based on finances and preference.

There's a difference between warrantable and non-warrantable condos. When looking to secure a mortgage, it's important to know what those disparities are.

The Long Island real estate market heats up in the spring. Now is the time to get pre-approved for a mortgage, so you won't have to stress later on.

The irresponsibility of my 20s resulted in bad credit. But after a few years of hard financial work, I qualified for a Long Island refinance. Go me.

The terms housing bubble and mortgage crisis are often heard buzzwords. But what really happened? Here's a clear summary of the financial crisis.

Long Island Realtors exude glamorous personas, but their daily tasks are more involved than you might originally think.

Knowing when to lock in a mortgage rate isn't an exact science, but some determining factors can help take out some ofthe guesswork.

Home buyers want to know: Why do I need title insurance? And what exactly is it?

With a close proximity to what New York City has to offer, buying a home on Long Island remains a great investment for forward-thinking millennials.

Traditions are what make our house a home for the holidays.

An FHA 203(k) loan is a mortgage loan that also covers the cost of repairs. It's perfect for the purchase of a fixer-upper.

Understanding exactly what factors affect credit score can be tricky. Contour Mortgage outlines the top 5 things that can affect your credit score.

Contour pays it forward. We work with a number of both national and Long Island charities that need our help.

Here are 5 tips for selling your Long Island home in winter:

A 203k loan takes into account the projected increase in the value of your home for the project that you complete – before you do it.

When shopping for a mortgage, consumers are often confused about the differences between a banker vs. broker.We break it all down for you.

Buying a home is an emotional decision. Creating lasting memories like hosting Thanksgiving dinner are what turn a house into a home.

On October 3, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau enacted new TRID rules. Follow this guide to avoid potential pitfalls for real estate agents.

One of the most important considerations borrowers wonder when buying or refinancing a home is: should I pay points toward my mortgage?

Contour recommends best possible team to get you into your new Long Island home from the best Realtors to the best Long Island mortgage company.