Christina Riemenschneider

Branch Manager- Licensed Mortgage Originator

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Christina Riemenschneider Branch Manager- Licensed Mortgage Originator

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VA Loans: Your Qualification Guide

VA Loans: Your Qualification Guide

Veterans and active-duty military personnel have access to one of the best mortgage programs available—VA loans. Since 1944, this benefit has helped millions of service members buy homes with no down payment and better terms than conventional mortga

Sep 30, 2025 | VA Loans

A Mortgage Tax Credit That Could Save You $2,000 a Year

A Mortgage Tax Credit That Could Save You $2,000 a Year

Homeownership feeling out of reach? There's a little-known federal program that could cut your annual tax bill by up to $2,000 and make buying a home much more affordable. What Is a Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)? A Mortgage Credit Certificate is a fed

Sep 23, 2025 | Purchasing a Home

Does Refinancing your Mortgage Make Sense?

Does Refinancing your Mortgage Make Sense?

Is your current mortgage rate still working for you? If you're paying more than necessary, now might be a good time to consider refinancing. Even a small drop in your interest rate can make a noticeable difference in your monthly payments — and your

Sep 16, 2025 | Interest Rates

Why Buying a Duplex Makes Financial Sense

Why Buying a Duplex Makes Financial Sense

Buying a duplex lets you live in one unit while collecting rent from the other. It's a smart way to reduce housing costs while building wealth through real estate. Why Duplex Living Makes Financial Sense Living in a duplex while renting the other unit can

Sep 09, 2025 | Purchasing a Home

The Mortgage Spread is Shrinking

The Mortgage Spread is Shrinking

Have you been waiting for the perfect moment to buy your first home or refinance your current mortgage? Well, here's some news that might just make your day. The mortgage spread—that crucial gap between treasury yields and mortgage rates—has p

Sep 02, 2025 | Purchasing a Home

Tips to Get a Lower Rate on a VA Loan

Tips to Get a Lower Rate on a VA Loan

Are you a veteran or currently serving in the military? If you're thinking about buying a home, a VA loan could be a valuable option. Backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA loans offer benefits like no down payment and no private mortgage insura

Aug 26, 2025 | VA Loans