Find helpful articles that inspire, inform and keep you up to date on all the many different topics involving buying a home and homeownership. We also share updates when it comes to shining the spotlight on our incredible team, calling out a local hero, or showcasing a community-enriching initiative like Keys to Greater. Good news is meant to be shared.
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Homeowners
High-Impact Home Renovations
High-impact home renovations in Northern Nevada. Learn do’s and don’ts, valuable projects, and avoid least impactful upgrades for best ROI.
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Testimonials
Why Realtor Karen Walker Hill Loves the 5/5 ARM
Realtor Karen Walker Hill loves helping people find the right home. With the help of Greater Nevada Mortgage’s 5/5 Adjustable Rate Mortgage, she funded her last two home purchases.
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Testimonials
Tim and Kristen – Home Is Where the Dogs Are
Greater Nevada Mortgage helped Tim and Kristen find their dream home with fast financing and a money-saving 5/5 Adjustable Rate Mortgage.
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Testimonials
Helping Stephen Buy His First Home
By financing his new house through Greater Nevada Mortgage, Stephen was able to get the expert advice he needed and his loan approved when he needed it.
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Community Support
Greater Nevada Mortgage Expands Its Charitable Program, Keys to Greater, for Homeless Youth Into Southern Nevada
Greater Nevada Mortgage is expanding our Keys to Greater program to southern Nevada to support more at-risk and homeless youth across the state.
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Homeowners
Using a Home Equity Loan to Pay Off Debt
Considering a home equity loan to pay off debt? Explore the benefits and risks of using your home’s equity to consolidate debts.
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Testimonials
Helping the Yellowhairs Finance Their First Home
After being denied by other mortgage lenders, Justina Yellowhair thought the dream of homeownership was impossible. But thanks to help from Greater Nevada Mortgage, the Yellowhairs were able to become first-time homebuyers.
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Homeowners
Home Maintenance Manual
If you’ve been looking for a home maintenance manual to save money in the long run and protect your investment, you’ve found it!
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Homebuyers
5/5 ARM: An Affordable Mortgage Option for Homebuyers
Are you looking for an affordable mortgage option to help you buy your dream home? If so, you may want to consider a 5/5 adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) from Greater Nevada Mortgage.
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Community Support
Greater Nevada Mortgage Honored at Eddy House Gala
On May 6, Greater Nevada Mortgage and Greater Nevada Credit Union were presented with a Founders Award and honored as dedicated donors to the Eddy House at the organization’s inaugural fundraising event.
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Homebuyers
Five Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Time Homebuyer
Here are five mistakes to avoid when you buy your first home to make sure you are as happy as possible with your new home.
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Homeowners
A Home Renovation Loan For Repairs
A Home renovation loan can help you fix winter damage. Learn about a HELOC v. home equity loan v. RenoFi loan & which is the best for you.
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Homebuyers
2-1 Buydown Mortgage
Want to lower your monthly mortgage payments? A 2-1 buydown mortgage may be the answer. Learn about how it can benefit buyers and sellers.
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Homeowners
How To Use Home Equity
Knowing how to use home equity can be a great way to build wealth, invest in your future, and get your home to pay you back for a change. Keep reading to learn the answers to common questions about how to leverage your home’s worth, including:
• How does home equity work?
• How much equity do I have in my home?
• What can you do with home equity?
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Homebuyers
Should I Make a Big Purchase?
Making a big purchase, like buying a home, is exciting because of all the possibilities and hopes it brings. But it’s also a time when you might feel stress, worry, and uncertainty.
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Homeowners
Winter Home Hacks to Save Money
We get it—the first snow can arrive unexpectedly, and then you’re left scrambling to do all the recommended home improvements to save money before the next storm. If you don’t have a set-in-stone home winterizing checklist before the first day of freezing temps, don’t worry. We’ve got you with these ways to save money, time, and energy in winter, which you can do even after the first flakes hit the ground.
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Community Support
Homeless Awareness Month
To bring attention to the estimated 1.4 million children experiencing homelessness across the country, in 2021, the U.S. Senate designated November as Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month. It’s no accident that this month, known for turkey and time together, is also Homelessness Awareness Month, and when Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week takes place. Each […]
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Homebuyers
Mortgage Pre-Approval
Often requested by realtors, getting preapproved for a home loan is a best practice to help you determine how much you can borrow before placing an offer on a new place to call home. You’ll learn more about how preapproval works with GNM, and other important info to guide you on your homebuying journey.
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Homebuyers
Mortgage Documents Checklist
With home prices increasing and inventory shrinking, homebuyers in Nevada and California need every advantage available. Here are 13 documents you need to gather before you meet with a lender to start the process of securing your new mortgage.
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Homeowners
Pros & Cons Refinancing Home Loan
You’ve taken the leap of homeownership, but now you’re wondering if you should refinance. How to know when the timing is right and if refinancing will save you money in both the long and short term.
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Homeowners
Save on Your Mortgage Without Refinancing
Refinancing is one way to save money on your mortgage, but it’s not the only way. There are some simple ways to lower the overall cost of your mortgage. Here’s how.
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Homebuyers
Don’t Let Student Debt Delay Homeownership
If you’re like 45 million Americans dealing with a student loan payment every month, it can be hard to imagine adding a mortgage payment to your monthly expenses. It’s important to remember a home is an investment and likely your biggest financial asset.
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Homeowners
Adding Value to Your Home in Nevada and California
As you might guess from our name, we’re big fans of homeownership. The financial and emotional benefits of owning your own home are undeniable, which inspire us every day to help Nevadans secure affordable housing.
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Homebuyers
Top 5 Mortgage Myths
Buying a home is never a small endeavor. With so much information out there, many people may not be able to tell fact from fiction. James Anderson, President of Greater Nevada Mortgage, shares the top myths he hears and offers advice for where people can get the most accurate information before starting their home buying journey.
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Testimonials
Using a HELOC to Turn a Family Home Into a Dream Home
It was important to Lindsey and Michael to keep the family home, while also making it their own. By using a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) from Greater Nevada Mortgage, the Gays were able to renovate Lindsey’s grandparents’ home and turn it into home base for the next generation.
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