Second Round of Homebuyer Dream Program Opens with Grants up to $10,000
As a bank, GRB is able to work with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) to provide grant assistance to qualified first-time homebuyers. A second round of […]
New Conforming Loan Limits for 2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced new maximum conforming loan limits for 2024. In Central and Western New York: The Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) requires that […]
Dream Bigger in 2024 – First-time Homebuyer Program Boosts Grants to $20,000
As a bank, GRB is able to work with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) to provide grant assistance to qualified first-time homebuyers. The Homebuyer Dream ProgramTM […]
FHA Reduces Mortgage Insurance Premiums
Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) announced a 30 basis point reduction to the Annual Mortgage Insurance Premiums (annual MIP) it charges borrowers for Federal Housing Administration […]
First-time Homebuyer Mortgage Program Launches for 2023 – Offers Up To $10,000 in Grants
As a bank, GRB is able to work with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) to provide grant assistance to qualified first-time homebuyers. The Homebuyer Dream ProgramTM […]
New Conforming Loan Limits for 2023
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced new maximum conforming loan limits for 2023. Conforming Loan Limits for 2023 In Central and Western New York: The Housing and Economic […]
August Sees Changes to Rochester Homebuying Market
The last 30 days have represented a time of change in the Rochester housing market. Coming off two prior years characterized by low inventory, multiple bids, and way-over-asking-price offers, many […]
GRB Executive Provides Update on Rochester Mortgage Market
GRB’s Senior Vice President, Residential Mortgage Manager Mike Pulver weighed in on a recent Rochester Business Journal article regarding rising interest rates and the state of Rochester’s residential mortgage market. […]
June is National Homeownership Month
National Homeownership Week was established in 1995 and expanded to National Homeownership Month in 2002. The month-long celebration reinforces the belief that owning a home is a critical step towards […]
First-time Homebuyer Mortgage Program Launches for 2022 – Offers Up To $10,000 in Grants
As a bank, GRB is able to work with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) to provide grant assistance to qualified first-time homebuyers. The Homebuyer Dream ProgramTM […]