Industry Insights
Built for Builders: Confidence, Certainty, and Attainable Housing
By Brian Hurd, Senior Vice President, National Builder, Cardinal Financial® Brian Hurd leads Cardinal Financial’s National Builder Division, managing strategic partnerships with national homebuilders and driving growth in builder-focused lending. He oversees […]
Why The Best LOs Demand More Than Just a Paycheck
By Brad Hoke Brad Hoke is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth at Cardinal Financial, where he helps the company grow by expanding into new lending areas and bringing in top […]
What Is Attainable Housing? An Affordable Solution You’ll Love
It’s no secret that a home purchase in today’s market can be daunting. Prices are on the rise, competition is fierce, and it seems like affordable homes that meet your needs are […]
Tax Proration: How to Pay Property Taxes Like a Pro
Tax season is around the corner. If you’ve become a homeowner in the past year, that means you could qualify for homeowner-related write-offs like mortgage interest and discount points. It also means […]
The Best Ways to Build Good Credit
When it comes to building good credit, everyone wants to see overnight results—and who can blame them? The ability to cross something off a checklist can be gratifying. But if you approach […]
What is Mortgage Insurance? Your Need-to-Know Guide
What is mortgage insurance? In a nutshell, mortgage insurance is insurance that protects your lender if you fail to make payments on your loan. But just how much you’ll have to pay, […]
Land, Lumber & Labor: How the One-Time Close Construction Loan Does It All
Depending on market conditions, you may have trouble finding a home that checks all of your boxes. Sometimes there aren’t enough homes available in your area, sometimes there’s nothing in your budget, […]
DIY Home Renovations on a Budget
DIY home renovations can be a lot to take on. They don’t have to be a lot for your budget, though. As you start making your DIY budget, consider our top five […]
Five Steps to Financial Fitness: Your Financial Planning Tips For 2023
According to WalletHub, nearly one-third of Americans made finance-related resolutions in the new year. That’s a lot of people. If you’re one of them, congratulations! And you’ve come to the right blog […]
Should I Use My Tax Refund as a Down Payment?
Put that extra cash toward your future. Tax return season is upon us. As checks come in the mail, renters have the chance to put those extra earnings toward something more than […]
3 Tips to Help You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
When most people think of mortgage terms, they think of the very common 30-year commitment, which can feel like a lifetime. With a term like that, a mortgage is one of the […]
What Are Lenders Looking for on My Credit Report?
An inside look at credit report findings that can make or break your mortgage application. When you apply for a mortgage, your lender will look at your entire financial picture to determine […]
