On this weeks episode of the Checks and Balances Podcast: We discuss purchasing a home, down payments and much more! We also feature an interview with Perry Friend, a mortgage broker with Alcova Mortgage, on what it takes to get that mortgage to secure the home of your dreams!

If you'd like to meet Perry to discuss getting a mortgage in the Eastern North Carolina area you can reach him at:  252-955-5898 or [email protected]

On this episode we cover Credit, its importance, and practices for building and maintaining good credit. On the second segment of this episode we feature an interview with Trey Quinn, a commercial banker with BB&T, on the Commercial Banking space. In his interview Trey explains what bankers are looking for when you want a loan or a line of credit for your business, what commercial lending can tell us about the local economy and much more!

On the first segment we conduct a recap of Q1 of 2019. On our second segment we conduct an interview on Property Management with Brian Corbett, Broker and Owner of Flagship Property Management. You can check out Flagship Property Management at www.flagshiprentalproperty.com

On this episode of the Checks and Balances Podcast the topic is "Putting your Business Idea in Motion". This episode features an Interview with Lewis Gale of The Cardinal Group of NC, named one of East Carolina University College of Business' 40 under 40. 

In this episode we cover Risk: What it is, what different kinds of risk are out there, and how you can mitigate risk. On the second portion of our show we interview John Stowe, a career counselor for the College of Arts and Sciences for East Carolina University, on the topic of networking. We cover how to improve networking outcomes and how you can build a foundation for success using your network

Next week on the Checks and Balances Podcast we delve into risk; what is it, what are different kinds of risk, and how is risk mitigated? Our second segment, titled "The Power of Networking", will cover the importance of a network and building soft skills.

Checks and Balances Podcast, where we bring you personal finance tips, market and business education straight from local entrepreneurs and financial professionals. Coming soon to a podcasting platform near you.