The home-buying process often starts months before the home is actually purchased. That was the case for Jeff and Jessica. “We started the process initially in September of 2021,” Jessica said. “We decided that our home, a 500-suqare-foot rental, was too small for our growing family.” “I knew that we would need to build some […]
More often than not, buyers and sellers are responsible for covering the costs of their respective closings. Buyers can expect to pay 3 – 6% of the loan amount in closing costs. Sellers, on the other hand, typically pay 5 – 6% of the sale price to their Realtor. But that’s not always the case. Here are a few […]
A Reverse Mortgage is a home loan for seniors, age 62 or older, where they are able to use the equity in their home to get cash income and have the security of not having to pay monthly mortgage payments back. In the past, Reverse Mortgages were viewed in a negative light. That’s changing! There […]
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 dozens of applicants and examined each one closely. We learned about […]
If you are struggling to make your monthly payments – mortgage, property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, utilities, internet and more – due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has a program to help. According to MSHDA, “The Homeowner Assistance Fund was established under section 3206 of the American Rescue Plan Act […]
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 dozens of applicants and examined each one closely. We […]
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on all of us, Lenders and Real Estate Agents included. We stopped meeting with clients in person and relied on technology to get the job done. West Michigan Real Estate Agent Casey Patterson called it “crazy, hysterical…comical, even?” “I never would have thought, we as Realtors, would actually be able […]
“You have cancer.” These three little words will turn the lives of you and your family upside down. More than 56,000 Michiganders are estimated to be diagnosed with cancer per year. A single diagnosis impacts every aspect of someone’s life, financially and emotionally, effecting not just the patient but everyone around them. “We are proud […]
Buying a home might be the single biggest purchase you make in your life. You want it to go right. That is why the mortgage lender you choose is critical to making sure your homeownership dreams come true and the experience is hassle-free. Whether you are a first-time buyer needing assistance through the lending process […]
Did you know that Michigan Mortgage was named the #1 MSHDA Lender in 2021? In fact, our very own Dave Lehner was named the #1 MSHDA Loan Officer in West Michigan in 2021! There are many MSHDA misconceptions in our marketplace – it’s a hard program to master. But our knowledge and expertise has set […]
