Thinking of buying a house? Rather than rushing into the process, learn the steps you need to take before getting a mortgage. Having things in order beforehand will give you a better chance of getting your loan approved and will make the home-buying process less of a headache later on.

We choose Angie as this month’s Nuvision hero because of her relentless commitment to service, both on and off-duty. Chair and co-founder of the Anchorage Cops for Community non-profit, she’s worked as a probation officer, a firearms instructor, an APD police academy trainer and criminal law teacher, spent 8 years on patrol, and now works in police recruiting. Angie has also been an invaluable partner to Nuvision, helping us support the Shop with a Cop program, Project Angel Tree, and a recent Law Enforcement Appreciation meal drop-off.

We’re hosting a housing webinar on February 16th, and you’re invited! Since the new year kicked off, the housing market has already set records. If you’re a homeowner or a potential home buyer, you likely have questions about what the changing market landscape means for you. We’re here to provide answers at our webinar featuring Nuvision mortgage expert Mike Sternquist and local economics expert, real estate executive, and Reports on Housing author Steven Thomas. Join us on Wednesday, February 16th to hear them provide a market update and tackle today’s tough questions.

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is the perfect tool for debt consolidation, making home improvements, affording college expenses, or even purchasing a car. It’s flexible and allows you to tap into the equity you’ve already built in your home for whatever needs arise. With Nuvision’s incredibly low starting rate of 2.49% (nearly half the national average, according to Bankrate), a HELOC could be the best way for you to accomplish your goals.