Leaving all your possessions in the hands of strangers can be a bit disconcerting. How do you know your things will be safe? By doing some homework up front, you can save money and avoid scams. Here’s what to know before you hire a moving company.

We recently spoke with Bob Lotich of SeedTime (a popular finance blog and podcast) who has a refreshingly similar take on finances as we do here at Churchill Mortgage. In fact, we’re the only mortgage company that encourages debt-free homeownership, which Bob has always placed as a priority too.

You’ve found your dream home—this is great news! Once you have everything lined up for your new house, it’s time to start thinking about getting insurance policies to protect your investment (and everything in it).

Being environmentally-friendly is always a good thing for your home and your budget (and of course for the earth). So, what can you do in your home to reduce landfill waste, minimize pollution, and preserve nature? Find out 10 simple things to help make your home a little greener.

Whether you’re purchasing a new home or refinancing, your home appraisal is an important (and necessary) part of your mortgage process. So, what exactly is an appraisal?

Ever wonder what happens to your credit score if multiple lenders all do a credit check? This question comes up a lot so let’s get down to the basics on how mortgage credit inquiries really affect your credit score.

On any given day, there are a variety of factors that can impact your interest rate. Being knowledgeable about how this works can provide you with confidence to have a meaningful conversation with your Home Loan Specialist.

If you’re one of the many people looking to purchase a home this year, it’s important to know your loan options and understand what’s best for your situation.

As freeing as homeownership is, you still need to keep an eye on your home and check it regularly to make sure you’re saving money in the long run.

Let’s make sense of a few confusing mortgage terms you may not be so sure about.