After you’re done with all the prep work for finding your new home, it’s time to start the next phase: the Shopping and Buying Phase. If everything goes to plan, once this phase is completed, you’ll have found the home of your dreams, and the next step is making it yours. So, what all goes … Continued

You’ve been renting your apartment for a while, and you’re looking to change things up. You’ve been able to afford your rent without any problems, and you’re hoping to make the move into something more permanent. The next logical step is buying a home, right? This is the line of thinking for many people, and … Continued

When saving for a home, there are a lot more things to account for than just the cost of your mortgage. The down payment, inspection and appraisal fees, closing costs, ongoing costs like bills and HOA fees, and paying for any repairs or renovations are just a few additional costs to consider when becoming a … Continued

The Planning Phase is the first step in the homebuying process, and it can help potential buyers get off on the right foot. It can be tempting to go into this process all guns blazing, but there are a handful of steps you should take to be as prepared as possible. These steps include: Credit … Continued

Buying a home is a very exciting, albeit stressful, process for many people. There are a lot of steps that go into buying a home, and navigating through each phase can be overwhelming. From the planning phase, to the shopping and buying phase, until eventually closing on your dream home, Guardian is here for you … Continued

Guardian Credit Union is once again choosing to support a local non-profit organization as part of its Guardian Cares program for 2022. This year, the chosen organization is Street Angels Milwaukee Outreach. Street Angels Milwaukee Outreach is a small, not-for-profit organization that travels throughout the county to deliver things like hot food, drinking water, clothing, … Continued

What is an adjustable-rate mortgage? – An adjustable-rate mortgage is a loan that features a certain rate for a fixed amount of time, and the interest rate will adjust to the current rate every 12 months after the initial fixed-rate period. Guardian Credit Union offers one, three, and five-year adjustable-rate mortgage loans, meaning your rate … Continued

With summer fast approaching, many see the warm, sunny weather as the perfect opportunity to take a much-needed vacation. While vacations often come with a cost, there are a handful of steps you can take to save money in the months leading up to your getaway.   Create a budget – While a spontaneous vacation … Continued

For the fourth consecutive year, and the seventh time in our company’s history, Guardian Credit Union has been named to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s list of Top Workplaces in the Small Business category for 2022. Once again, we were the only credit union selected in this category. “It is a real honor and privilege for Guardian … Continued