Information and tools to help you find the right loan information for your needs.

Mortgage Resources

Federal Reserve Board Consumer Information
The Federal Reserve Board maintains a web page with consumer information, including a section on home mortgages. The section covers topics such as finding the best mortgage and understanding ARMs.

Mortgage Bankers Association of America Consumer Information
The Mortgage Bankers Association of America is the preeminent association representing the real estate finance industry. Their consumer information site contains several tools and guides to aid in purchasing or refinancing a home.

National Association of Mortgage Brokers
BCI belongs to this organization. NAMB works with brokers and borrowers to assure integrity with-in the mortgage broker business. Home mortgage borrowers can go to this site to obtain information on the process for borrowing and the best resources available

Reverse Mortgage Resources

AARP Reverse Mortgage Information
Get the answers to many of your questions about Reverse Mortgages. The AARP provides a wealth of information that every Reverse Mortgage borrower needs to know. There is even a Reverse Mortgage calculator to find out approximately how much cash YOU can get.

CTreversemortgage.com
This is the BCI Financial Corporation site dedicated to information on reverse mortgages.

NRMLA
National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) is a membership organization, based in Washington, DC for lenders, vendors, and other companies that originate, service and/or invest in reverse mortgages. BCI belongs to this organization.

Senior Resource
This web site is dedicated to helping seniors and their families with accurate and up-to-date information on senior housing options, finance, insurance and related lifestyle issues.

Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care
The Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care is a program of the State of Connecticut that works in alliance with the private insurance industry. It is a joint effort by State government and private industry to create an option to help you plan to meet your future long-term care needs without depleting all of your assets to pay for care. Some people use reverse mortgages to purchase long term care policies. Although we do not endorse that practice, we do see a major advantage in this program for CT residents who decide to purchase this type of coverage.

Automobile Lending Resources

NADA
A great site to determine the value of a car, whether you are a buyer or a seller.

Federal Trade Commission
A new car is second only to a home as the most expensive purchase many consumers make. According to the NADA, the average price of a new car sold in the United States is $28,400. That’s why it’s important to know how to make a smart deal. Check out this site for valuable information on your car buying experience.

Miscellaneous Resources

American Financial Services Association Education Foundation
American Financial Services Association Education Foundation (AFSAEF) is an affiliate of the American Financial Services Association (AFSA). This organization is a non-profit organization to heighten consumers' awareness of personal financial responsibility. AFSAEF's mission is to help consumers realize the benefits of responsible money management, understand the credit process, and seek help if credit problems occur.

Better Business Bureau
BCI Belongs to this organization because we believe in their mission. This site will allow you to research other companies that subscribe to better business ideals.

CT Department of Banking
BCI is licensed through this Connecticut agency, and we have had a great record with them since our inception in 1998.