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October Lunch and Learn: Unconventional Lending In An Unconventional Market

1 Hour Con Ed Credit Available! The real estate market is constantly changing, leading to many challenges for buyers and sellers alike.  Never has there been a greater opportunity to leverage innovative lending solutions to better serve your clients.  As you know we think outside of the box.  Yes we do lots of loans that... Read More

We didn’t sell your info. The credit bureaus did.

Are you getting bombarded with phone calls after we ran your credit? Over the last year as rates have increases trigger leads have become an increasing problem.  We have had customers reporting in that they are receiving 200+ calls and text messages from desperate lenders after we ran their credit.  I promise we did not... Read More

Exploring No and Low Down Payment Mortgage Options

Are you dreaming of homeownership but worried about saving up a hefty down payment? Fortunately, there are several mortgage programs designed to make homeownership more accessible, especially for first-time buyers. In this blog post, we'll explore three popular low and no down payment mortgage options: FHA, RD (Rural Development), and conventional loans. FHA Loans: The... Read More

September Lunch and Learn: Sell More Investment Properties

Sell More Investment Properties – Tips from a top investor and real estate pro on maximizing ROI for you or your clients Calling all Realtors that work with investors, own investment properties, and those that want to learn more about the nonowner occupied side of the real estate business.  For our September lunch and learn... Read More

Kalamazoo Real Estate: Why It’s a Prime Time to Purchase a Home

Are you contemplating the idea of buying a home in Kalamazoo, Michigan? Well, you're in luck because the current real estate market presents an opportune moment to make your dream of homeownership a reality. As a mortgage loan officer at Treadstone Mortgage in the heart of Kalamazoo, I can attest to the factors that make... Read More

August Lunch and Learn / Webinar for Realtors: Renovation Loans

How Renovation Loans Can Be Your Secret Weapon In A Shifting Market We LOVE reno loans!!!   Seriously most lenders run from houses in need of repairs.   We embrace them.    Over the last few years the number of renovation loans we have done has grown dramatically.  Given the state of the market we have been... Read More

July Educational Event For Realtors – Appraisal’s 101 & Beyond

Appraisal's 101 & Beyond Does it often seem like appraisers seem to play by their own set of rules?  Do you find yourself periodically signing the appraiser blues?  Over the years we have seen all sorts of appraisal related issues cross our desks.  Things such as repairs, marketability issues, short appraisals, unique properties, lack of... Read More

How To Buy A HUD Home With $100 Down

Buying a HUD Home: Step-By-Step Guide Purchasing a home is a dream for many, but the financial requirements often act as a significant barrier. However, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers a unique opportunity for buyers with limited funds through its "$100 down payment program." In this blog article, we will... Read More

Treadstone Mortgage of Kalamazoo

Jeremy Drobeck As a former Marine, Jeremy lives his life by an important code of ethics: lead by example, abide by an uncompromising code of integrity, and respect others. These principles have defined his professional career as a Mortgage Loan Officer and they are the reason he is highly respected by clients and agents alike.... Read More

June Educational Event For Realtors: Tools From the Best

Tools From The Best Does the tight inventory got you singing the blues?  Need more buyer and seller leads?  Ok that sounds like some internet BS.  We arent selling anything here and there's no magic bullet, but we sure do know how to grind.  In this lunch and learn / webinar we will share with... Read More

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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR MORTGAGE RATE WHEN CLOSING GETS DELAYED

Are you under contract on a home with an expiring rate lock?  Need a rate lock extension?

Yesterday, a buyer called me in a total panic. They locked in their mortgage interest rate 30 days ago while shopping for a home near the Westwood neighborhood. Everything moved along fine until the seller asked to push closing back by ten days to finish clearing out their garage.

The buyer asked me, “Jeremy, if our rate lock expires before we close, will our interest rate jump up? Will our monthly payment go through the roof?”

I told them straight up: “Take a deep breath! An expiring rate lock will not ruin your deal, and you will not lose your low rate!”

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