If you’re renewing your lease or looking for a new place to rent this year, you will likely see a spike in what you pay each month. 2021 was a record year for rent growth, with it rising 17.8% nationally.* That is a huge increase considering annual rent growth between 2017–2019 averaged 2.3%.* With this rise in rent, you need to be more careful than ever not to get stuck in the rent trap.
Avoid the rent trap.
Posted March 1, 2022 | Topics: Newsletters
LMCU March 2022 Newsletter
Posted March 1, 2022 | Topics: Newsletters
LMCU February 2022 Newsletter
Posted February 2, 2022 | Topics: Newsletters
Buying or refinancing? Here are housing trends to watch in 2022.
Posted February 2, 2022 | Topics: Newsletters
Zillow forecasts existing-home sales to total 6.35 million in 2022, up over the estimated 6.12 million that closed out 2021.* If you’re looking to make a move this year or refinance to consolidate debt, renovate your home, lower your monthly payment, or reduce your term, here are a few things you’ll want to keep an eye on.
More ways to make the most out of HELOC in 2022.
Posted February 2, 2022 | Topics: Newsletters
A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, has some unique advantages over loans. With ten years of interest-only revolving credit followed by a 15-year repayment period, it can be a great solution for some situations you may not have considered.
LMCU January 2022 Newsletter
Posted January 3, 2022 | Topics: Newsletters
Pay off debt sooner with balance transfers
Posted December 28, 2021 | Topics: Wallet Wisdom
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of holiday spending. So much so, that sometimes you spend more than you planned. However, here at LMCU, we’re hopeful a balance transfer might help! Hear what our lending expert, Joe Batt, has to say on transferring credit card balances after the holidays.
Shopping small for the holidays
Posted December 10, 2021 | Topics: Wallet Wisdom
If you’re an avid user of online shopping and store-to-door delivery subscriptions, figuring out where to make changes could be a challenge. Never fear, LMCU is here!
LMCU December 2021 Newsletter
Posted November 30, 2021 | Topics: Newsletters
Holiday Bites on a Budget
Posted November 18, 2021 | Topics: Wallet Wisdom
Does a successful meal have to be an expensive one? Not necessarily. At LMCU, we love budget talks and are happy to share a few ways to create an elevated meal without breaking the bank.