HAPO Community Credit Union Expands with Acquisition of Community First Bank
HAPO Community Credit Union, a leading credit union, and Community First Bank, a trusted provider of financial services in Tri Cities region, jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which HAPO Community Credit Union will acquire Community First Bank. The transaction is structured as a purchase and assumption agreement for HAPO […]
Are You Prepared for Upcoming Holiday Scams?
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it, a number of notable fraud trends will follow. It’s easy to fall victim to these schemes while trying to purchase the perfect gift for a loved one. So how do we defend ourselves when modern scammers have become so effective at creating fake websites, mimicking ads, […]
Understanding Government-Backed Home Loans: FHA, VA, and USDA Loans
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a bit overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding the different types of loans available. For some, a government-backed home loan may be the key to overcoming certain barriers to homeownership. Government-backed home loans are mortgages insured by a federal agency, and […]
Tapping into Home Equity: A Beginner’s Guide to Home Equity Loans and HELOCs
Building equity in your home is a gradual climb. Home equity is the difference between the value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage. The amount of equity you hold in your home can increase in two ways: through an increase in your home’s value or through paying down your mortgage. […]
A Penny Saved is a Degree Earned: Education Savings Options in Washington State
I consider education to be one of the most important investments that a person can make. Unfortunately, education costs have grown exponentially, with tuition prices jumping 178% since 2000. With this pace of education inflation, it is not surprising that many families view student loans as the only way to get their child across the […]