Oct 8, 2021 | Financial Fitness Blog
If you’ve been reading my column for any time now, you know how important your credit score can be. You also might know that there are several factors that affect how your score is formulated. Today, we’re going to talk about one of them – credit utilization – and...
Sep 22, 2021 | Financial Fitness Blog
In all areas of life, there are warning signs that tell us when something is wrong, and the same can be said for our financial life. According to financial experts, nearly 80% of Americans are in debt. That means about 8 in 10 Americans have some form of consumer...
Aug 19, 2021 | Financial Fitness Blog, Housing Counseling
By Charlestien Harris The pandemic has caused major issues to happen especially with people’s financial well-being. Housing is a significant part of most family budgets. Right now, many people are struggling to keep food on the table and a roof over their...
Jul 2, 2021 | Financial Fitness Blog, Housing Counseling
By Charlestien Harris There are so many industry terms used in the home buying process that can be unfamiliar to the average consumer. One example commonly used by the mortgage lending industry is the acronym PITI. PITI is an acronym for a mortgage payment that is...
Jun 28, 2021 | Financial Fitness Blog, Housing Counseling
By Charlestien Harris As a new homeowner or a first-time home buyer, one piece of important information that can be overlooked is the filing of the homestead exemption. Any homeowner can suffer a major loss, like the loss of a spouse or other financial setbacks,...
Jun 24, 2021 | News, Press Releases
LITTLE ROCK, ARK – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a 501(c)(3) loan fund and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), recently announced the hiring of Charlton Seward as Director of Lending. In this role, Seward will lead SBCP’s lending...
Jun 22, 2021 | Financial Fitness Blog, Housing Counseling
By Charlestien Harris Purchasing a home is one of the most important decisions most people will ever make. The length of time it takes to buy a home varies according to the readiness of a potential buyer. For some it can take a few months, for others it...
Jun 14, 2021 | Financial Fitness Blog, Housing Counseling
By Charlestien Harris A lot of conversations have been happening around understanding how mortgages can be used as a financial tool to improve your financial health and possibly build your net worth. So let’s dive in to get a better understanding of how a...
May 28, 2021 | Financial Fitness Blog, Housing Counseling
By Charlestien Harris In the excitement of buying or selling a home, people sometimes overlook an essential step in the process. However, it is very important that you schedule a home inspection whether you are the buyer or seller of a house. The inspection is an...
Mar 12, 2021 | Financial Fitness Blog, Housing Counseling
By Charlestien Harris Insurance plays a huge part in your financial wellbeing. Accidents will happen and storms will come, but one way you can avoid financial ruin is to have insurance. Insurance is a contract, represented by a policy, in which an individual or entity...
