Mortgage News, Tips and Resources

Government-backed mortgages provide many financial benefits for first-time and repeat homebuyers, such as lower down payments, lenient credit score requirements, improvement project grants, and more.

If you’re thinking of living in the Greenville, South Carolina area, important factors to consider include location, school districts, median home prices, transportation access, local amenities, entertainment, and more.

When considering purchasing a home on Long Island, it’s best to have updated documentation including financial statements and tax returns, mortgage pre-approval and commitment letters, neighborhood and realtor preferences, and more.

Find out which Long Island neighborhoods are the best for raising a young family based on location, school districts, median home prices, access to transportation, local amenities, entertainment, and more.

Whether you’re a first-time or repeat home buyer, government-backed loans offer lower down payments, lenient credit scores, and many other financial benefits.

If you’re thinking of living in the Savannah, Georgia area, consider important factors such as location, school districts, median home prices, access to transportation, local amenities, entertainment, and more.

There are several rehab loans first-time home buyers should consider when researching mortgage options, including those offered by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac.

Insured by various U.S. federal agencies, government-backed mortgages can help borrowers achieve home ownership through lower down payments and closing fees, flexible credit scores, and other advantages.

Champ had the opportunity to participate in a training program at the Halesite Fire Department in Huntington.

Champ the VetDog, Contour Mortgage's service dog in training, paid a heartwarming visit to the Marty Lyons Foundation in New York for "Kisses for Wishes."

Yes, FHA 203(k) loans require mortgage insurance. As the government agency backing this loan, the Federal Housing Administration expects all borrowers to pay two types of mortgage insurance premiums: Upfront and Annual.

When financing a home, borrowers must first obtain pre-approval and pre-qualification letters, followed by an official Mortgage Commitment Letter.

Whether purchasing a fixer-upper or renovating a current home, there are several important factors to consider when deciding between government-backed or conventional rehab loans.

As a sponsor for The first Annual Compassion Awards, Contour Cares offered their commitment to advocating and caring for animals.

If you’re thinking of living in New Haven, Connecticut, consider important factors such as school districts, median home prices, transportation access, and more.

Contour Mortgage and Champ kick-off the Oyster Bay Annual Toys for Tots Cruise-Thru Collection Drive.

Contour Cares partnered with Catholic Health and St. Joseph's Hospital to treat EMS and nursing staff to a Mets Game.

When considering a rehab mortgage for a new home purchase or renovation project, it’s important to examine various types and specific requirements, benefits, and drawbacks of each.

Contour Cares participated in a race against cancer with the Empire State Bike Ride. We made a direct impact on the lives of cancer patients across the state.

First-time home buyers may qualify for various conventional and government-backed loans, such as those offered through Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Federal Housing Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Veterans Affairs.