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Preparing Your Vacation Rental Tip #1: Run-Through
The warmer weather, the sunny days, and the rolling down of windows can only mean that summer is on its way. Summer is one of the most popular times of year for people to take vacations, and could mean a surplus of visitors for your vacation rental property. This is a great time to check…
Read MoreQualifications For A Non-Recourse Loan
With so many steps involved in the process of buying a property, it can be easy to lose track of everything. There are many qualifications that need to be met when applying for a non-recourse loan. You need to have a property in mind, but it also needs to meet the requirements. You need to…
Read MoreUsing Your Self-Directed IRA
Oftentimes, people contribute to an IRA without much thought going into what they are doing. And, gradually, over time, it may slowly build and hopefully one day they can retire and have their money doing the work, while they rest. Many people fail to recognize that there are other financial opportunities available with their IRA. …
Read MoreMake Your Vacation Rental Property Stand Out
Your vacation rental property could serve as an incredible asset. Not only can it provide you with an added source of income through renting it out to visitors and tourists, your vacation rental property stands as a real estate investment — one that could definitely appreciate in value over time. However, the non-recourse loan lenders…
Read MoreChoosing a Higher Value Property
Welcome back to our blog series on choosing a higher value property! In our first blog, we talked about some of the myths behind buying a fixer upper. Fixer uppers have become a buzzword in recent years, in part due to their increased exposure and glamorized appeal from the many television shows that have graced…
Read MoreA Few More Vacation Trends To Watch
Welcome back to our blog series on vacation trends! As an FDIC-bank and the nation’s leading choice in non-recourse loans, we are dedicated to keeping a finger on the pulse of types of investing trends. In the world of real estate investing, this is an excellent time to act on turning a property into a…
Read MoreVacation Trends to Watch
The approach of spring means lots of things: warmer weather is on its way, plants and trees are getting closer to start budding, and, of course, vacations are soon to be booked. From spring break to Easter weekend, airline prices and the frequency of traffic jams are sure to be on the rise. This is…
Read MoreCRP Initiatives in Action
At First Western Federal Savings Bank, we’ve talked about the Conservation Reserve Program to relatively great lengths. We’ve discussed some of the frequently asked questions regarding the CRP, we’ve talked about the reasons you should enroll as a farmer or landowner, but one thing we’ve yet to address is what the CRP looks like in…
Read MoreTop Reasons to Enroll in the CRP
At First Western Federal Savings Bank, we’ve been known as being the nation’s leading resource for non-recourse loans. Since we opened our doors in 1979, we continue to serve farmers, potential home buyers, and virtually anyone in need of a quality FDIC. Yet one of the other things that we are known for is the…
Read MoreTips On Managing a Good Credit Score
Welcome back to our blog series on maintaining and achieving a good credit score! In the first blog of our series, we broke down the essential pieces of having a good credit score, and why this is important. There are so many opportunities that can present themselves when you have a credit score that speaks…
Read MoreThe Importance of a Good Credit Score
It’s a number that impacts so many parts of your life. Your method of transportation, your home, even your education are so heavily reliant on three digits. In the 21st century, having a good credit score is what sets you up for financial success—or denies you financial opportunity. Many are already aware of the importance…
Read MoreThree More Tips On Owning a Rental Property
You’ve been with us all along for parts one and two, and in our third installment on our rental property blog, we’re going to look at some final tips on owning a rental property. The team at First Western Federal Savings Bank is the group of people you need to get the non-recourse loan you’ve…
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