Alex Castellanos: First Horizon Mortgage NMLS #414548

01/21/2026

Hoping to reduce your monthly mortgage payment? A mortgage refinance may help you save hundreds of dollars, freeing up money for your other goals.

Learn more about why refinancing your mortgage now might be the right choice:
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01/20/2026

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for Alexander Castellanos by Michel E A - Alex was great to work with. Can't recommend him enough

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01/16/2026

Did you buy your home before 2005? You could be sitting on a goldmine of home equity! With home values increasing significantly, now might be the perfect time to tap into that wealth. Learn how a HELOC or home equity loan can help you achieve your financial goals.

A Realtor.com report indicates that Americans who bought homes in the 1990s and early 2000s have amassed hundreds of thousands of dollars in home equity.

01/14/2026

Don't let nerves deter you from buying your first home in 2026. Taking the leap from renter to homeowner may be intimidating, but consider the many benefits:

- You're building equity
- Tax advantages
- Bonus: you can make all the design changes you want

Watch to learn more: https://bit.ly/4bzNSB7

If you need help getting started, contact me for personalized help with purchasing a home.

01/12/2026

Gen Z veterans accounted for 38% of VA loan activity in FY 2025 and also led in purchase growth. VA lending overall grew by 26.8% year-over-year, fueled by a steadier purchase market and surge in refinancing.

What statistic surprised you the most?

In a new study by Veterans United Home Loans, the VA loan program rebounded sharply in Fiscal Year 2025, reversing last year's slowdown, as total VA lending climbed 26.8% year-over-year, rising to 528,343 loans from 416,363 in Fiscal Year 2024.

01/09/2026

On the hunt for creative storage solutions to help organize your garage?

Check out these easy DIY ways to repurpose some things you may already have to help de-clutter!

Whether you're storing an abundance of holiday decorations, tools, gardening gear, or all of the above, organize the clutter in your garage with these clever DIY storage ideas.

01/07/2026

Looking for ways to pay off student loans quicker?

A simple step is to start budgeting better. Cutting back on takeout, a few
subscriptions and some nights out can help add a couple hundred dollars
extra toward your student debt. This extra payment each month may also
help reduce your interest fees.

For more ways on how to free yourself of student debt, visit
firsthorizon.com.

01/06/2026

Secure your family's financial future. With 70% of families losing inherited wealth by the second generation, it's crucial to prepare your heirs. Learn how personalized wealth management and early financial education can make all the difference.

The Great Wealth Transfer is well underway, yet too many families aren't ready. Here's how to bridge the generation gap that could threaten your legacy.

01/05/2026

If your kids are old enough to have a job, they're old enough to learn about
taxes. Helping your kids understand what taxes are and what they mean in
their lives can be critical to helping shape their financial futures.

Start sharing and learning with your kids today. Find more tips on raising
financially literate children at firsthorizon.com.

01/02/2026

Confused about your credit score? Here's a quick look at the breakdown of
your score:

1. Payment history: tells lenders how good you are at paying bills on time.
2. Amounts owed: the more you owe the riskier you seem.
3. Length of credit history: shows how long you've had a credit file.
4. Credit mix: how many types of credit accounts you have.
5. New credit: how many credit inquiries and account openings have been
made on your account.

Need help making your credit score work for you? Learn more:

Learn ways to raise your credit score with First Horizon Bank.

12/31/2025

Confused about credit scores? Your credit score helps predict how likely it
is that you'll pay back money that you owe.

Your credit score can raise your bills, affect where you live, decrease your
hireability for a job, even affect the rate you can get on a home loan.

Want to learn more about credit scores? Talk to us today.

12/29/2025

Finance may be a numbers game, but infusing purpose-driven questions
into your financial tasks helps add heart.

When you start a financial task, ask yourself:
- What's my financial philosophy?
- How do I recognize financial success?
- What can I do today that will help my finances tomorrow?

Purpose-driven questions will help you start developing positive habits for
your financial circumstances. Need more guidance? We’re here to help.