Stephen Morris, United Bank Senior Vice President, Director Community Lending, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:51:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-cropped-cropped-cropped-INFORMER-I2-32x32.png Stephen Morris, United Bank Senior Vice President, Director Community Lending, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com 32 32 121622320 Looking to Buy in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) Region? https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mortgage-assistance-offers-dc-md-va/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mortgage-assistance-offers-dc-md-va/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1231530 Stephen Morris

United Bank offers the United Bank Welcome Home Grant, providing up to $10,000 in a grant for qualified buyers purchasing in eligible census tracts, in addition to various down payment assistance programs available in the DMV region.

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4 Things to Research Before Buying a Home https://www.washingtoninformer.com/home-buying-checklist-recommendations/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/home-buying-checklist-recommendations/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1208334

Buying a home is a major investment, so it's important to research and prepare for the process, including defining your wants and needs, understanding the home-buying process, comparing mortgage rates, and considering the pros and cons of a fixer-upper.

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Homebuyer Tips https://www.washingtoninformer.com/united-bank-mortgage-process/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/united-bank-mortgage-process/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1208326 Stephen Morris

United Bank offers a variety of mortgage loan options and provides guidance throughout the home-buying journey, including checking credit scores, organizing financial documents, and avoiding certain financial activities.

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Mortgage Rates Are Up — Now What?  https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mortgage-rates-are-up-now-what/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mortgage-rates-are-up-now-what/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1192155 assorted color wall paint house photo

Mortgage Interest Rates are at their highest level in the last 20+ years. This has had a chilling effect on the housing market. But despite the higher rates, the market remains strong and more favorable to sellers than buyers. Why? 

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Grants and Special Programs https://www.washingtoninformer.com/grants-and-special-programs/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/grants-and-special-programs/#respond Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1174517

Wow. What a difference a year makes!

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Your Journey Home https://www.washingtoninformer.com/your-journey-home/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/your-journey-home/#respond Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1169432 person holding a silver keychain with a key

GMM is proud to expand homeownership opportunities for families in our communities and is dedicated to serving our neighbors by helping build wealth through homeownership

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