You’ve heard of countless home mortgage apps for mobile devices. Just about every lender has one, and they all work pretty much the same way — except one — the Ascent App from Summit Mortgage Corporation. The Ascent App is unique, offering functionality, and security backed by the power of a personal loan officer. That’s right, instead of starting with ... More
Finding a beautiful home in the perfect neighborhood is every first-time home buyer's goal. However, sometimes your dream home needs a little TLC. Wondering how Summit Mortgage can help you with purchasing and financing such a house? Read on, and then Find a loan officer today who can help you apply ... More
Realtor or Lender – Which Should You Choose First? Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Like many first-time homebuyers, you probably have a long list of questions, from determining the right time to buy to understanding how much house you need. With so many choices to make, it’s not surprising that most people ... More
Are you ready to buy your first home? Right now, you’re probably feeling a mixture of excitement and nerves. That’s completely normal. The home buying process is long and complicated, and it can be confusing for first-time homebuyers like yourself who are about to take their first step into the unknown. If you’re prepared and have a ... More
How Does a VA Loan Work? If you’re a service member and are looking to buy or refinance a home, consider applying for a VA home loan with Summit Mortgage. VA home loans are designed to help save you money and let you enjoy a smooth, hassle-free mortgage ... More
They say practice makes perfect. So you would think that buying a second home would be easier than buying the first. Well, not necessarily. While it’s true that you might have more insight into the process and have a better idea of what to expect, second-time homebuyers actually face a whole new set of challenges ahead. To help you ... More
How to Improve Your Credit Score by 100 Points in 45 Days (or Less!) Increasing your credit score is a popular topic that millions of people offer their advice on. Summit Mortgage has been dealing with credit scores for the last 25 years, so take it from us: not all of that information is accurate. According to Experian, More
When you think of the words “starter home”, what comes to mind? “Cheap”, “run-down” and “bad investment” are all popular associations with the term. However, Millennials are turning the notion of a starter home on its head. If you’re buying your first home ... More
To buy, or to rent. Which do you choose? More and more people are opting for the latter. In 2016, the Pew Research Center found that 65% of households headed by young adults were renting over buying. However, the top regret of renters was that they had not purchased a home. ... More
You’ve done it. The previous house has been sold, the new house has been bought. You’re done… right? Not quite. When relocating to a new home, the final step before settling in is the dreaded move. At Summit, we’ve closed 5,000+ homes in the last five years alone, so we know a thing or two about ... More
