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March 06 2023

Champ the VetDog Trains With Friends at Halesite Fire Department

Recently, Champ had the opportunity to participate in a unique training program at the Halesite Fire Department in....

February 23 2023

Champ the VetDog Brings Love and Joy to Marty Lyons Foundations with his Kisses For Wishes

Contour Pup Champ loves giving and getting kisses! Champ the VetDog, Contour Mortgage's service dog in training, paid a....

January 31 2023

Do FHA 203(k) Loans Require Mortgage Insurance?

Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published in November 2018 and has been revised to reflect industry updates.

Yes,....

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January 20 2023

Mortgage Commitment Letter: Your Ticket Home

Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in April 2020 and has been revised to reflect industry updates.

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January 09 2023

FHA 203(k) Loans vs. Conventional Rehab Loans

Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in November 2019 and has been revised to reflect industry updates.

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January 05 2023

Champ & Contour Cares Proudly Sponsors The First Annual Compassion Awards

The first Annual Compassion Awards on October 11th brought to you by the Professionals & Animal Lovers Show (PALS), honored....

December 22 2022

10 Reasons People Move

Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published in June 2017 and has been revised to reflect industry updates.

Did you....

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December 16 2022

The Best Neighborhoods To Live In New Haven, Connecticut

Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published in August 2020 and has been revised to reflect industry statistics,....

December 05 2022

Champ & Contour Cares Kicks Off USMC Toys for Tots Collection Drive

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato joined Contour....

November 30 2022

Contour Cares Applauds St. Joseph's  For Taking Its Staff To A Mets Game

Play ball!

Dr. Murphy from St. Joseph’s Hospital treated his EMS and nursing staff to a Mets Game. A huge portion of the....

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November 23 2022

The Pros & Cons of Getting a Rehab Mortgage

Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published in July 2018 and has been revised to reflect industry updates.

November 18 2022

Contour Cares Races to Help End Cancer

Contour Cares is honored to be a proud sponsor of the Empire State Ride LI 2022 at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay.

November 14 2022

Which Loans Are Best for First-Time Home Buyers?

Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in April 2021 and has been revised to reflect industry updates.

If....

November 08 2022

Contour Cares Celebrates Central Nassau Guidance's 50th Anniversary

Together, we’re supporting mental health and recovery on Long Island

 

November 03 2022

Types of Government-Backed Home Loans

Whether purchasing or renovating a new home, or making improvements to your current property, government-backed loans can....

October 17 2022

Can You Add Renovation Costs to Your Mortgage?

Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in April 2018 and has been revised to reflect industry updates.

While....

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October 03 2022

Top 10 Things to Consider When Relocating

People relocate to other areas of the country for a wide range of reasons, including job opportunities, family....

September 26 2022

What Are the Benefits of a USDA Rural Development Loan?

Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published in September 2018 and has been revised to reflect industry statistics,....

September 19 2022

How to Navigate a Bidding War

It’s no secret the current real estate housing market is experiencing record-low inventories. With more prospective buyers....

July 15 2022

5 Ways to Reduce Home Expenses on Long Island

Editor’s Note: his blog post was originally published in August 2015 and has been revised to reflect industry updates.  

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