A HELOC or second mortgage: Which is right for you?
Which is better for your budget, a HELOC (home equity line of credit) or second mortgage? Learn the differences and determine the right option for you.
The skinny on jumbo mortgages
If you're purchasing a home in a high-priced county, you may need a jumbo mortgage. Here's what to consider when taking on this type of loan.
Buying a home: Choosing the right mortgage loan for you
Choosing the right mortgage loan for you can be overwhelming. Here, we discuss the options to help prepare you for your first lender meeting.
What it takes to get (and keep) a mortgage
Applying for and securing your mortgage loan should be simple. Here are items you should know before and during the process.
Mortgage 101: Start your home buying journey
Purchasing your first home can mark a significant milestone in life. These tips can help you understand the basics of getting a mortgage.
Planning for your home down payment
We offer three tips to help get you started on your plan for a home down payment, from understanding financing to finding ways to save.
Economic market update: AI, Iran, inflation and K-shaped consumption
Each month, UMB Chief Investment Officer Eric Kelly and the UMB investment management team share economic insights and market impacts from the past several weeks.
AI POV: Impacts on the markets and what the future may hold
AI is here to stay. It is too valuable in driving productivity to be shackled. Here we outline what that may mean for the markets over the next few years.
Post-holiday credit card debt: How to dig out and get ready for a new year
Tips on how to get through the post-holiday credit card debt blues and set yourself up for a better financial year.
New year, same financial plan?
It’s a new year, so why do you still have the same financial plan?
