Heather Melton, Mortgage Loan Officer at Sound Credit Union

02/16/2022

Bad idea: 90% of millennials are willing to buy a home without actually seeing it

If you buy a home at the top end of your price range and it needs repairs you weren't aware of because you didn't see them, you'll regret it.

02/01/2022

How to Buy Your First Home

Buying a house for the first time can be daunting. These steps will put you on the path toward homeownership and ease some of the stress.

01/26/2022

Is Now a Good Time to Refinance Your Mortgage?

At current mortgage rates, 7.1 million mortgage holders could lower their interest rate by at least 0.75% and are well-qualified to do so.

01/19/2022

Here's how to prepare if you want to buy a home in this competitive market

You'll have to act quickly if you want to buy a house this year, so it pays to be prepared.

01/11/2022

Worth a listen if you are thinking about achieving your financial dream of buying a house!

Sean and Liz chat with Nerd Elizabeth Renter about how she bought her dream house. Plus, they offer tips for finding a home in a competitive housing market.

01/04/2022

Managing your budget to keep up with rent or mortgage payments can feel overwhelming. Our partners GreenPath are ready to provide guidance.

Here at Sound, we care about your financial wellness. We've partnered with GreenPath Financial Wellness to provide free financial counseling.

12/28/2021

In the market for a new home? Here’s what to do now to set yourself up for success in the new year

The hot housing market is expected to continue in 2022, although it won't be as frenzied, experts predict.

12/16/2021

Want to Refinance Your Mortgage? Do These 7 Things Now

About 11.2 million homeowners could reduce their interest rate by at last 0.75 percentage points if they refinanced now.

12/08/2021

Saving money is never a bad thing! If you're looking to buy a home but are worried about the costs or currently own, here are some ways to lower your mortgage payment:

Did you know there are ways to lower your monthly mortgage expenses? We’ve pulled together a few strategies you can try to do just that.

12/02/2021

Buying a new home? Don't skip these important questions

Buying a new home? Don't skip these important questions

11/25/2021

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🍁🍂

11/23/2021

If you're looking for a way to give back this holiday season, consider helping with our Let’s Unite for the Holidays fundraiser!

From November 22-December 17, when you stop by a Sound branch, help support your local United Way and spread some good this holiday season to those who need it the most at:

❄️United Way of King County❄️
❄️United Way of Pierce County❄️
❄️United Way of Snohomish County❄️
❄️United Way of Thurston County❄️

Sound will stretch your donation further by matching up to $2,500 per United Way supported. Learn more at https://hubs.ly/H0_DcyY0.

Let's Unite for the Holidays!