Tips to Avoid Fires and Disasters During the Holidays
Unfortunately, the holidays are one of the most common times for house fires and accidents. Here are some helpful tips and best practices to protect your home from fires or disasters, from menorahs to Christmas trees while you’re home for the holidays. Holiday Decorations Menorah Keep your menorah away from any flammable materials. During Hannukah, […]
Do’s and Don’ts During the Mortgage Process
Once your mortgage application is submitted, you’ll want to avoid negatively impacting your loan pre-approval in any way. Mortgage companies look for stability and consistency, and you are responsible for maintaining your financial situation through to loan closing. Here are some simple do’s and don’ts to follow while your loan is in the process: Don’t apply for new credit […]
8 Fascinating Facts You May Not Have Known About Owning a Home
1.) The average U.S. household has 300,000 items inside of it Regina Lark, a professional organizer, conducted a study and discovered that the average American home as around 300,000 items in it, ranging from paper clips to ironing boards. View study > 2.) Hardwood floors change color over time This is due to exposure to […]
Patti Frank Featured in The Independent East End
Patti Frank, Vice President and Branch Manager of GuardHill Southampton, was featured in The Independent East End in which she discusses the mortgage process, GuardHill’s lending platform, and all about the history of our mortgage company. “I have been in the mortgage business for 25 years. In 1994, I started as a mortgage broker. I always preferred […]
Common Mortgage Terms to Know
Terms used when discussing mortgages such as amortization, equity, and margin, may easily confuse people as they are not terms used every day. Here are some of the most common mortgage terms that are important to learn to understand the home buying process better. Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) A mortgage with an interest rate and payments that […]
Wendy Huang Awarded
Click here to view the official video! Wendy Huang was Awarded the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award for 2018 The Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Awards Gala Dinner was first established in 2001 by the Asian American Business Development Center, which has remained the most prestigious forum to highlight the achievements of Asian Americans business professionals across the U.S. […]
Patti Frank Explains – Why Choose GuardHill Financial Corp.
by Chris Hallchris@cpcomplete.com The Ever-Changing Hamptons Real Estate Landscape: A Buyers And Sellers Guide To Today’s Market In the ever-changing Hamptons real estate landscape, there is no substitute for experience and in-depth knowledge of today’s market. Finding a real estate team with a combination of local awareness, understanding of the marketplace, honesty, and integrity is […]
The Real Deal’s Annual U.S. Real Estate Showcase & Forum in Shanghai, China
Wendy Huang, Director of the International Division at GuardHill Financial, participated as a panelist at The Real Deal’s third annual real estate showcase & forum in Shanghai, China. This event is one of the largest and most prestigious real estate events and investment forum that attracts some of the most pronounced developers, brokers, and investors from […]
GuardHill’s Stephen Rybak Quoted in Realtor.com Article
“The mortgage process is so convoluted,” says Stephen Rybak, a senior managing director at GuardHill Financial Corp. “Nine out of 10 lenders is offering the same rates. We’re here to take care of people and make the process easy.” Click here to read the article.
June Richardson Talks Niche Products with CNBC
Richardson’s gamut of options still includes interest-only loans that might be right for people who earn a low base salary and periodic bonuses and even adjustable-rate mortgages that fluctuate every month, something Richardson says may be best suited to borrowers who can pay off the mortgage if payments rise too high. Unlike Wells Fargo or […]
