Change is hard – change following a national pandemic is even harder. Thomas and his children set out to purchase a new home earlier this year following his divorce. COVID-19 and low interest rates made it more difficult than expected. Inventory was extremely low and offers faced unprecedented competition, but Dave Lehner and his team […]
When Dave Lehner and Rob Garrison teamed up to service West Michigan’s mortgage needs 25 years ago, they developed a plan to be the best in the business. Their goal: focus on customer service to build trust with borrowers and business partners. We dug through our archives and found the “How to Obtain Business” plan […]
In conjunction with our #MMGivesBack and Service Rewards programs, we’ve launched the Michigan Mortgage Service Scholarship in hopes of recognizing High School Seniors with dreams of pursuing a career in service. Careers Include: Military Teachers & Educators Government & Politics Police Firefighters First Responders Doctors & Nurses We received over 50 applicants and examined each one closely. We learned about […]
In conjunction with our #MMGivesBack and Service Rewards programs, we launched the Michigan Mortgage Service Scholarship in hopes of recognizing High School Seniors with dreams of pursuing a career in service. Careers Include: Military Teachers & Educators Government & Politics Police Firefighters First Responders Doctors & Nurses We received over 50 applicants and examined each one closely. We […]
When it comes time to purchase a new home or refinance your current mortgage, there are hundreds of lenders available and ready to serve you. Talking about income, credit score and debt is challenging, and may be even more difficult if you have a personal relationship with the lender. Thom and Tiffany Grimm had no […]
Rob Garrison said it best. “2020 was quite the year. Between a global pandemic, rioting in our cities and a contentious Presidential election, we know that everyone was tired and frustrated and perhaps ready for 2020 to be over. The uncertainty that the pandemic has placed on so many families is disheartening. We are saddened […]
Rob Garrison is a husband, father, brother, son, and a Mortgage Loan Officer. He’s also a leader, learner and business partner. This year, he’s celebrating his 25th year in the Mortgage Industry with his partner and co-branch manager, Dave Lehner. Together, they’ve formed an unstoppable team. In honor of their 25th year in business, we […]
Dave Lehner is a husband, father, son, Papa and a Mortgage Loan Officer. He’s also a leader, encourager and business partner. This year, he’s celebrating his 25th year in the Mortgage Industry with his partner and co-branch manager, Rob Garrison. Together, they’ve formed an unstoppable team. In honor of their 25th year in business, we […]
Credit Karma is a great tool when it comes to credit monitoring and fraud alerts, but using the free tool while applying for a mortgage can sometimes raise confusion. Why is my Credit Karma score different than the credit score my mortgage Loan Officer is using for financing? This is one of our most commonly […]
MSHDA announced a new down payment assistance loan program called MI 10K DPA Loan, which offers $10,000 in assistance to buyers to use towards the required down payment, closing costs and prepaids/escrows. The program is available in 236 Michigan zip codes. According to MSHDA, “This program was created to offer assistance to purchasers within specific […]
