How do you know when you're ready to buy a house and what is on your wish list? Join us for this episode of Homes and Loans with Morgan Jaeger as we discuss how you might not want to look for that "dream home" for your first buy. Want to learn more about today's episode or suggest topics for another show? Contact us at [email protected]!⁠

Sit down with Homes and Loans host Alice Alvey as she speaks with Chicago Branch Manager Tim Brigham. They discuss housing, rates, and when it pays off to be honest with your customers. Have questions about this or other episodes? Drop us a line at [email protected].

Do you avoid credit cards due to high interest rates? Is your credit score non-existent due to low credit use? You can still get a loan! Check out this episode to learn how you can still get a mortgage with non-traditional credit financing. For more information on FHA lending, check out uhm.com/branches to find your nearest loan officer!

What does Gen Z think of homeownership? How early should they be thinking about buying a home? Is it something they even think about? Listen in to this weeks episode of Homes and Loans as host Alice Alvey sits down with recent UHM intern Kate Mihacevich to get the down low on Gen Z and their relationship with homeownership and the home buying process.

Have you ever found the perfect house while house hunting, but it just needs a few updates? Maybe it needs a new bathroom, updated kitchen, or extra bedroom? Join Alice Alvey as she chats with Cory Pirrello, Renovation Field Sales Manager, about renovating, 'but' loans, and more on this episode of Homes and Loans!

Homes & Loans is excited to welcome back construction loan expert Bill DiCapua, as he walks us through the entire process of funding a new construction home loan. Who does the money really go to? You? Your builders? Find out during this insightful new episode.  

What will down payment assistance cover? Jen Lawrie, mortgage industry veteran, shares insights about getting into a home fast- with other people’s money! She debunks common assistance program myths, emphasizing the hard truth that there is no such thing as free money. Listen in on this episode of Homes & Loans to learn more about the ins and outs of down payment assistance and how you can benefit from it. 

Rick Cardinali, the “Lender Chef” joins Alice Alvey on this episode of Homes & Loans to teach listeners how to be better about shopping for a home. He shares insightful advice about keeping a grasp on your emotions through the entire homebuying process, staying levelheaded with every decision you make. Ready to make a move? Tune in to learn how to successfully financially plan to buy your dream home. 

What is really covered after a big storm? Join host Alice Alvey and insurance expert Chris Arnold from Union Home Insurance Services as they uncover essential tips on protecting your home, focusing on critical issues like roof coverage. Whether you're a seasoned homeowner or new to the game, this episode is your guide to smarter insurance decisions. Tune in and stay ahead of the storm!