Category Archives: GRB Mortgage

New Conforming Loan Limits for 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced new maximum conforming loan limits for 2022. Conforming Loan Limits for 2022 In Central and Western New York: The maximum conforming FHFA […]


Homebuyers with Student Loan Debt Get FHA Relief

We’ve all heard it – younger generations aren’t spending like generations before, but it doesn’t take long to understand why. With the rising cost of tuition and subsequent increase in […]


Expertise.com Names GRB Top Rochester Refinance Mortgage Provider

Genesee Regional Bank is pleased to announce it has been recognized by professional services review website Expertise.com as one of the Top Refinance Mortgage companies in Rochester, NY. Expertise.com scored […]


First-time Homebuyer Mortgage Program 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 […]


Refinancing was Hot in 2020, is There Still Opportunity in 2021?

Since late 2018, mortgage rates have been trending down across the board. If you have an existing home mortgage, lower rates can still spell opportunity. Mortgage refinancing can offer homeowners […]


New Conforming, FHA Loan Limits for 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) have announced new maximum conforming loan limits and FHA loan limits for 2021. Conforming Loan Limits for 2021 In […]


Your Home Loan Details are Public Record and Scammers Know How to Use Them

Almost from the minute you close on your new home or home equity line of credit (HELOC), you receive a multitude of offers for dozens of home-related services. It’s all […]


WSJ Notes Lowest Mortgage Rates in Three Years: Is it Time to Refinance?

The Wall Street Journal recently noted that a window has opened for homeowners who may wish to refinance higher-rate home mortgage loans.  This follows an unexpected dip to below 4 […]


Advice for a Competitive Homebuying Market

With the Rochester real estate market grabbing national headlines as incredibly competitive, buyers need to be more vigilant than ever about making sure they have their financing in place when […]


University of Rochester Home Ownership Incentive Program Expansion

The University of Rochester has expanded their map for the University Home Ownership Incentive Program to include several new neighborhoods. This program aims to increase the number of full-time and […]