Down payments, credit scores, and realtors -- things every buyer should know about before purchasing a home. In this week’s episode of the Building Interest Podcast, Kerri Mclaughlin, Loan Originator at Leader Bank, and Beverlee Vidoli, Broker and Owner of RE/MAX discuss some of the facts and myths of the homebuying process. 

Whether it’s taking a vacation or buying a new car, does your budget allow you to enjoy life while still saving for your next home and retirement? In the latest episode of the Building Interest Podcast VP Retail Bank Trainer and Elevate Relations Manager, Savy Ouk-Fernandes, and Christopher DeCilio, owner of the DeCilio Financial, Inc., discuss the importance of taking control of your finances and offer advice for doing so during every stage of your life.

Leader Bank Senior Loan Officer, Kathy Wentworth, and Real Estate Agent from Leading Edge Real Estate, Kristin Weekley, join to discuss the residential lending market from the sellers perspective and the working relationship between real estate agents and loan officers.

 With three decades of experience in banking, Leader Bank Senior Vice President of Business and Government Banking Marc Romvos has seen a lot in his day. A technological revolution is currently underway in the realm of business and government banking, and Marc joins host Scott Barboza to discuss these advances and how they are impacting a range of banking sectors including government, business, venture capital, property management and professional and medical services.

Talk of rising interest rates is everywhere, inventory is low and it's a competitive buyers' market. But with rental prices on the rise as well, it's still not a bad time to buy for first-time homebuyers. What's the truth and what's best for you? Leader Bank Loan Officer Mike McCarthy breaks down the current landscape of the housing market and provides some tips on how to navigate it.

For two decades, Leader Bank has evolved and expanded its focus from residential lending to community banking to supporting small businesses and beyond. Founder and CEO Sushil Tuli joins host Scott Barboza for a conversation on Leader Bank’s origins, its impact on the small business community during COVID, and thoughts on the future.

You want to buy a home, but where do you begin? The journey for first-time homebuyers can be frought with challenges, but we're here to make it easier. In this episode, host Scott Barboza is joined by Leader Bank Senior V.P. of Residential Landing Sean Valiton outlines the steps homebuyers can follow to avoid common pitfalls in the buying process.

In the first episode of Building Interest, Leader Bank President Jay Tuli joins host Scott Barboza for a discussion on a range of topics, including an introduction to the podcast, who we are as Leader Bank, and the Bank's 20th anniversary.