Mortgage News, Tips and Resources

One of the most important pieces of your economic puzzle is credit preparedness. Here are 6 tips to get you started.

Contour Mortgage makes securing the right mortgage as easy and efficient as possible, from the application to closing.

A guide for finding the right home on Long Island. Here’s a look at the most common types of houses and their associated benefits and drawbacks.

For more information on the difference between condos and co-ops, consult Contour Mortgage, including financing for non-warrantable residences.

Long Island realtors looking to make some new deals before the winter holiday season, we’ve put together some insider tips on what to do in the fall.

As part of a government overhaul of our financial system TRID mortgage changes in the form of new rules and documents to be implemented on October 3.

As a Long Island mortgage banking enterprise, Contour Mortgage has access to a wider assortment of programs to suit our borrowers' individual needs.

The most common questions and concerns from our clients assembled together as a helpful guide to refinancing on Long Island.

Built upon this bedrock of military history, LI shows its gratitude to returning soldiers with resources and programs to assist Long Island veterans.

With the right team of New York relocation professionals, getting into your new home can be a smooth —and happy —experience.

How the drop of the stock market could affect your next home buying purchase or refinance by affecting Long Island mortgage rates.

Organizing simultaneous closings when buying and selling a home is an achievable scenario. It requires the coordination of real estate professionals.

As real estate values rise and stabilize, many homeowners access equity through second mortgages for projects for increased home value.

The Contour Cares culture fosters a communal feeling of giving back to the community through support of Long Island charities.

A trusted mortgage advisor can answer your questions about how to capture the best Long Island mortgage rates over the long term.

The most common mortgage question buyers ask is about Long Island mortgage rates. Why this will lead buyers down the wrong path.

Should I refinance my Long Island home? It comes down to this: How much the lower rate would save you per month compared to the cost of refinancing?

The best results and overall experience for first time home buyers on Long Island can be attained only after careful planning.

Here are ten tips to creating the perfect buying and selling atmosphere with open houses on Long Island.

Check with your Contour Mortgage professional for more information on how they can save you money on your mortgage tax with a CEMA mortgage.