Budgeting for a Home: A Practical Guide for Home Buyers A practical affordability guide with a clear formula, local price examples, and mortgage options to help buyers estimate realistic home targets. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make—and it all starts with realistically budgeting for a home. Whether … [Read more...]
Budgeting for a Home: A Practical Guide for Home Buyers
Is 2026 a Good Year to Buy a Car? Rates, Trends & Local Guidance
If you’re considering buying a car in 2026, you’re not alone. After a few years of fluctuating interest rates, changing vehicle prices, and tight inventory, many drivers across Houston and Stephenville are asking the same question about rate trends: Is now the right time to buy—or should I wait? The answer depends on a few key factors, including … [Read more...]
What Our Members Are Saying: Count on Members Trust for Honest Advice
Our members have a lot of great things to say about Members Trust Federal Credit Union, so each quarter, we highlight one member who wants to share the “good news” about Members Trust FCU. This quarter, we’re talking to Mr. Jake Vander Berge from Stephenville, Texas. Mr. Vander Berge has been a member for five years and has a lot of good things … [Read more...]