Buying a new home? Thinking of what it takes to purchase a home?  On this week's episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast Alex & Brit are joined by SAFE Credit Union mortgage gurus Ashley Van Den Berg and Brad Barroso to help you gain some knowledge to feel confident when buying a home. #knowledgeispower  They discuss the home buying process, how to overcome the anxiety that comes with a first time home purchase, bearded dragons, programs associated with home ownership, rising interest rates and more!  To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below: SAFE Credit Union's Mortgage Info: https://www.safecu.org/personal/borrow-money/home-loans Brad's Email: Brad.Barroso@safecu.org Limited Time Offer, SAFE Credit Union Mortgage Promotion (ends 7/9/2022) - https://www.safecu.org/get-500-with-a-home-loan-from-safe For a guide on general terminology in the mortgage world, visit: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/mortgages/answers/key-terms/ FHA loans: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/fhahistory VA loans: https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/ USDA loans: https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do Brad's small Sacramento business recommendation:  https://www.papagiannis.net/ To contact the hosts, email us at Podcast@safecu.org  To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/