Guide to Buying Your First Investment Property The stock market is hot, interest rates are low, and you are finally ready to buy your first investment property so what’s next?  Of course, you always want to get preapproved before you start shopping for properties.  Wanna...

. Halloween has its roots in a pagan harvest festival, while different traditions were added on throughout the years. We love celebrating it every year at Co/LAB Lending and if you are a first-time homeowner, you will have so much fun with the decoration and...

. The mortgage industry is full of career opportunities. One type of job you might not hear much about but plays an important role in any mortgage is the loan processor. It might sound similar to the more well-known position of loan officer, but a...

Guide to Property Title Insurance It seems like you need insurance for just about anything nowadays, and that includes very important documents that could be the source of financial drain and plenty of headaches if they contain errors. In this case, we’re talking about property...

. When the season changes, it's time to prepare your home for falling leaves, cooler weather, and ultimately winter storms. It is October already! Here’s what you need to do to be ready for Fall. By doing some fall homework now, you can avoid problems...

. Making a career switch is often easier said than done, but a new job might be the exact type of change you need to start reaching goals in your life. Do you dread getting out of bed every morning knowing that you’re headed to...

. It can seem like the hoops you need to jump through to buy a home are endless. But once you’re approved for a mortgage and have closed on your house, you’re done dealing with home loans forever right? Not quite. It’s possible down the...

Tips for understanding and successfully acquiring commercial loans Loans make millions of purchases like dream homes and new cars possible each year. They can make a huge difference for small businesses looking to expand their operations and move up to a new level of service...

. Growing a business takes ingenuity, dedication, and passion but few get off the ground without another important component: money. Funding is necessary for both new and old businesses to survive and expand, but not everyone has the cash on hand to make that next...

Imagine finding a home for sale in your dream neighborhood. The house is picturesque from the sidewalk, but then you get closer. There’s some peeling paint and a few broken fence posts. Nothing a bit of elbow grease can’t fix, right? Then you step inside....