Hometown Mortgage Team - Laurie Tatich - NMLS 279989

09/13/2026

09/13/2026

09/13/2026

Open house at 525 Millers Ct., Nappanee, IN!! Come join Scot Honeycutt from 12:00-2:00pm this Saturday, August 22nd for more information on this beautiful home!

09/13/2026

09/12/2026

Autumn brings a wave of “What should I actually be doing with my mortgage right now?” questions. My answer: Start with your goals, not with trying to time the market. Your budget, timeline, and future plans matter more than short-term predictions. Let's connect and build a mortgage strategy around your goals.

09/11/2026

Fall house hunting starts before the first showing. Before you start scrolling listings, get clear on three things: your credit, your comfortable monthly budget, and your must-haves versus nice-to-haves. That preparation can help you focus your search and recognize the right home when it comes along. If buying is on your fall goals list, I’m here to help you build a plan.

09/10/2026

The myth I hear the most: "I probably don't qualify, so why bother asking."

I've watched that assumption cost people a house they could have had. The only way to know your real number is to check.

Send me a message. Worst case, you learn where you stand. Best case, you're closer than you think.

09/09/2026

3 numbers I ask every buyer before we talk about anything else:

1. What's actually in savings right now?
2. What's the monthly payment that feels comfortable, not stressful?
3. What's the timeline, this month or next year?

Everything else builds from there. If you don't know yours yet, that's exactly what our first conversation is for.

09/08/2026

College costs are real. So is your home equity.

As back-to-school season approaches, more homeowners are asking a smart question: should I use my home equity instead of private loans.

For many, the answer is worth exploring.

A cash-out refinance can offer:
A potentially lower rate than private education loans
One payment, not a separate loan on top of everything else
Access to funds you have already earned through your home

It is not right for everyone. But for families with equity and a plan, it is a conversation worth having.

Get a free rate quote to see what your equity could do.

*Using your home equity to pay off debts or make other purchases does not eliminate the debt or the cost of the purchases, but rather increases the loan amount of your mortgage to be paid according to your new mortgage terms.