What is a Rate and Term Refinance?

It’s not every day that the average person thinks about mortgages. In fact, most American homeowners will make a mortgage transaction fewer than 7 times in their lives. When you get a “Rate and Term” refinance, you are adjusting the variables of your mortgage to better fit your financial needs. A few reasons to refinance […]

Toasted Pumpkin Seed Recipes

Toasted Pumpkin Seed Recipes Pumpkins! Pumpkins everywhere! In North America, pumpkins are a welcome symbol of the fall season. You can find pumpkins stacked high at every grocery store, at the farmers market, and at local road side pumpkin patches. The seeds inside the pumpkin make a healthy snack! Nutritionists love pumpkin seeds because they […]

Habits for Healthier Relationship with Technology

Our smart phones, tablets, and other devices give us access to a wealth of information and entertainment. The internet is an unmatched tool that can help us access services, educate ourselves on endless topics, and connect us to each other. Technology offers us many amazing tools, but technology has also been connected to higher rates […]

Fight Fall Allergy Season at Home

As harvest season is in full swing, leaves begin to fall, and weather begins to change, fall allergy season can stir up some irritating symptoms for us. Seasonal allergies can range from annoying to debilitating. We wanted to share some ideas for how you can help yourself at home during the fall allergy season. In […]

Customer Loyalty Program Benefits

At TexasLending.com we designed the Customer Loyalty program to help us serve you better. If you have previously closed and funded a loan through TexaLending.com, we will apply a $600 credit towards your closing costs to show our gratitude as a return customer. You must have a previously closed mortgage loan through TexasLending.com to qualify […]

25 Apple Recipe Ideas for the Fall

It is peak harvest season for apples in the united states! We can’t guarantee that the old saying that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” holds true. But… they sure are delicious! Because we love apples and sharing ideas for your home and family, we are excited to share some ideas for enjoying […]

10 Habits of People with Good Credit

People with good credit know that maintaining your credit is important for meeting your financial goals. If you want to buy a home, start a business, or purchase any items using a loan other type of financing, you will need a good credit score. Here are 10 habits of people with good credit: 1. They […]

Why You Should Save for a Rainy Day

Things happen. Or… more accurately said, unexpected costs happen. If you run into some unexpected costs or need a bit extra cash, the potential financial impact will be smaller if you have saved for a rainy day. Saving for a rainy day or other savings goals, takes some budgeting and discipline. However if you save […]

How to Make Homemade Jam and Jelly

If you are new to making homemade jam or jelly, this article is a great place to gather information. Home made jam or jelly can be a delicious gift, or a family favorite treat to keep in your pantry. The summer and fall are prime harvest time for the fruits and vegetables in your backyard […]

Why You Should Write Down Your Goals

Writing down and reviewing information helps you to remember details and make connections to larger concepts. Your goals are something that you should keep in mind, but is thinking about them enough? Or should you be writing the details of your goals down on paper? When you break your goals down into smaller more achievable […]