Lora Behm

Understanding Insurance: What Every Homeowner Should Know When it comes to buying or owning a home, “insurance” is a word you’ll hear a lot—but not all insurance is the same. One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is assuming that all insurance products cover the...

4 Important Steps for First-Time Home Buyers Buying your first home is exciting—but let’s be real, it can also feel overwhelming. Between figuring out how much you can afford, navigating mortgage approvals, and actually finding “the one,” there’s a lot to take in. The...

To Buy or Not to Buy? That is the Question!With the cost of houses, down payment required and needing to qualify, it can feel like homeownership is out of reach. But here’s the thing—rent costs have also gone up. For some people, it's worth checking if you could...

Porting Your Mortgage: What It Is & How It Works Porting a mortgage lets you take your current mortgage and move it to a new property—avoiding penalties and keeping your existing interest rate (a big win if it’s lower than today’s rates). You’ll still need to...

What It Looks Like to Work With Me Whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing, or investing in property, I know that the mortgage process can feel overwhelming. My job is to make it as clear, simple, and stress-free as possible—while finding the solution that...

Tips & Tricks to Build Up Your Credit Score  Your credit score plays a huge role in your financial life—from qualifying for a mortgage to getting approved for loans at better interest rates. The good news? With the right habits, you can improve your credit score...

Who’s on Your Home Buying Team? 🏡 Buying your first home is exciting—but it’s also a big project. The good news? You don’t have to do it alone! You’ll have a team of key players to guide you through every step. Here’s who you’ll want on your home buying dream...

Self-Employed? You Have More Options Than You Think  Being self-employed doesn’t have to make getting a mortgage feel impossible. In fact—there are lots of programs designed to help. But there’s one in particular that’s pretty amazing (and not enough people talk...

Ever Wondered How Mortgage Agents Get Paid? It’s a question I get a lot, especially from first-time buyers or anyone who’s always just walked into their bank for a mortgage. Here’s the simple answer: I get paid by the lender I place your mortgage with. And I only get...