Resources

USE OUR CALCULATORS

Mortgage Calculator

Break down your estimated monthly mortgage payment.

Open Calculator →

Affordability Calculator

Set a realistic budget for the purchase of your new home.

Open Calculator →

Refinancing Calculator

Compare refinancing rates and potential savings.

Open Calculator →

Glossary

FLIP THROUGH

click on the expanding arrows to view full screen

Blog

READ OUR BLOG POSTS

Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Brooke Hartnett Brooke Hartnett

Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Have you decided it’s time to buy your first home? Congratulations! It is a huge decision, and there is much to learn to make the process as smooth as possible.

Read More
Buying a House in 2022: What to Expect
Brooke Hartnett Brooke Hartnett

Buying a House in 2022: What to Expect

Last year was challenging for potential homebuyers. While home prices rose nationwide, buyers scrambled for properties and engaged in bidding wars, resulting in homes selling exponentially higher than the listing price.

Read More
How Much House Can You Afford?
Brooke Hartnett Brooke Hartnett

How Much House Can You Afford?

Buying a home is an exciting milestone in your life. It’s an opportunity to put down roots and have a place you can finally call your own. But before you call a realtor, you need to establish a budget and ask yourself an important question: How much house can I afford?

Read More
How to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
Brooke Hartnett Brooke Hartnett

How to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

When it comes to buying a new home, people often underestimate just how competitive today’s real estate market can be. Don’t be fooled by what you see on popular shows on the HGTV network; in most cases, purchasing the home of your dreams isn’t as simple as touring a house, telling your agent you want to make an offer, and moments later, the house keys are in hand. On the contrary; that house of your dreams is often the house of your dreams to several other people, and all of them are willing to do whatever it takes to make the sellers accept their offer instead of yours.

Read More
Spend Your Tax Refund on a Home Down Payment
Brooke Hartnett Brooke Hartnett

Spend Your Tax Refund on a Home Down Payment

As March concludes and April approaches, that can only mean one thing: Christmas has come early and the gifts are going to start coming in! That is, if you’re lucky enough to have gotten a tax refund this year.

Read More
Pacor Mortgage: Helping Homeowners Since 1986
Brooke Hartnett Brooke Hartnett

Pacor Mortgage: Helping Homeowners Since 1986

Pacor Mortgage is a Chicagoland based company and outstanding resource for mortgage financing. Now in our 31st year of business, our management team has seen the company grow through the most challenging markets. Our experience is what makes us the optimal choice for your mortgage needs, making us a reliable partner when it comes to mortgage financing. Continue reading for a list of our services.

Read More