kansas city: What Documents Do I Need? - 03/01/15 11:25 PM
We love answering questions about mortgages, and one of the most common questions we get before we start a pre-approval is What Documents Do I Need? and one of the ways we answer that question is by directing people to our YouTube Channel playlist called "Mortgage 1."
It's a few short videos (like the one below,) that answer this question and many other questions about the mortgage process!  If you're interested in getting a mortgage to purchase a home, whether you're a first time home buyer or whether you're a seasoned home buying expert, we reccomend  checking out this playlist just … (0 comments)

kansas city: What the heck is Earnest Money?! - 02/27/15 02:02 AM
You'd be surprised how much we have to answer this one question: What the heck is Earnest Money?!
So to make things simpler we asked our local home loan expert and mortgage guru Darren Copeland from LeaderOne Financial and the KC Loan Tips YouTube Channel to send us a short video answering this all important real estate question for first time home buyers or folks that may have simply forgotten this portion of the mortgage process. 
So what the video beloe to find out just What the heck is Earnest Money?!
Now that you understand what earnest money is all about … (0 comments)

kansas city: Options for a Down Payment - 02/24/15 10:57 PM
One of the parts of the mortgage process that people tend to forget theyt have Options for a Down Payment and we totally understand, amidst all the closing costs, home price negotiations, and all the other numbers that factor into the whole home loan process, it's easy to forget!  Darren Copeland (from KC Loan Tips) and his team at LeaderOne Financial, have tons of experience in helping people find ways they can make their downpayment.  In the short video below Darren discusses many of the Options for a Down Payment that are available to you, we highly encourage you to watch … (0 comments)

kansas city: Kansas City Mortgage Do's and Don'ts - 02/23/15 10:27 PM
Whether you know it or not there are certain things that you should and shouldn't do when getting a mortgage & here in Kansas City Mortgage Do's and Don'ts can be a pretty big deal.  That's why we've created this 2 minute video to go over some things that you should and should not do when your seeking to buy a home!  The Do's can really make the process easier, and the don'ts can really derail the process. So that's why our mortgage guru: Darren Copeland, has taken some time away from his hard work at LeaderOne Financial and created KC … (0 comments)

kansas city: Reverse Mortgage Lansing - 02/22/15 11:55 PM
Reverse Mortgage Lansing
Seniors over the age of 62 should definitely be made aware of a program that can offer them income based on the equity they have in their homes.  This program is called a reverse mortgage and can be a great way for seniors to supplement their income.  If you're interested in a program like this one you can watch this video below describing the Reverse Mortgage Lansing with our local home loan expert Darren Copeland.  Darren Copeland and his team from LeaderOne Financial can help you, if you'd like to learn more about Darren and his team visit … (1 comments)

kansas city: Local Kansas City Lender - 02/19/15 01:16 AM
One of the things we consistently hear about the large national mortgage lenders is how Local Kansas City Lenders are much better!  We don't say this to brag or to diss these other large companies, it's just that we know that choosing a local mortgage lender is always going to benefit you.  Often times people think they will get a better deal with the national chains, and while that's sometimes true, most of the times you'll find that a Local home loan lender can get you the same rate and won't have some of the extra fees that the big guys … (0 comments)

kansas city: Do I need to get Pre-approved - 02/18/15 12:17 AM
One of the questions that we consistently hear is Do I need to get pre-approved?  The answer to this question is YES! It will make your home buying experience so much better and it will aliveate some of the stress that many people think is inevitable with the home buying/home loan process! 
We asked our local mortgage expert Darren Copeland (from KC Loan Tips) and LeaderOne Financial to answer the question Do I need to get Pre-approved? and the video below is how he answered it!  I think you'll find the informaton very valuable as you are beginning your home loan … (2 comments)

kansas city: Getting Mortgage Ready for your USDA Home Loan - 02/11/15 12:47 AM

Getting Mortgage Ready for your USDA Home Loan can be overwhelming, so I created the video above so that First Time Home Buyers stay on the right track when qualifying for a USDA Home Loan. There are many situations that can come up during the USDA Loan eligibility process that can hurt the chances of qualifying for a USDA home loan and mortgages in general. The video above from our local USDA Loan expert Darren Copeland of LeaderOne financial and KC Loan Tips has helpful hints to get you mortgage ready for a USDA Home loan or really any home … (5 comments)

kansas city: Getting Mortgage Ready for your VA Home Loan - 02/09/15 11:24 PM
Getting Mortgage Ready for your VA Home Loan may sound like a difficult task, but it's really not at all.  There's just a few things you need to get together and have ready.  If you haven't watched the video below this text, wit our local loan expert Darren Copeland from KC Loan Tips and LeaderOne Financial. WHo can help you get ready for your home loan, and get you through the first few steps of the home loan process . We'd highly reccomend that you do so!  It's a short video that will give you a general overview of the steps … (1 comments)

kansas city: Getting Mortgage Ready for your FHA Home Loan - 02/09/15 12:45 AM

 
Getting Mortgage Ready for your FHA Home Loan may sound like a difficult task, but it's really not at all.  There's just a few things you need to get together and have ready.  If you haven't watched the video above, our our local loan expert Darren Copeland from KC Loan Tips and LeaderOne Financial. We'd highly reccomend that you do so!  It's a short video that will give you a general overview of the steps you'll need to take on your way to Getting Mortgage Ready for your FHA Home Loan. 
If you've already watched this video and are … (0 comments)

kansas city: Mortgage Ready - 02/03/15 11:05 PM
Sometimes you just can't explain it enough to your clients, being Mortgage Ready  before you go on the house hunt for a realtor can really reduce the stress of the entire home buying process.  That's why we created this 4 minute video to share with everyone!  We want the world to know that not only does being prepared, AKA Mortgage Ready, help  us out when getting your documents and all the background work done for your home loan, it will really help you out when it comes to keep your stress level low and keeping you informed of what's going on.  … (0 comments)

kansas city: Reverse Mortgage Kansas City Kansas - 02/02/15 12:35 AM

The Reverse Mortgage Kansas City Kansas program offered by Darren Copeland and KC Loan Tips is one of the best mortgage loans out there offered to seniors.  If you're at or above the age of 62 then you could possibly qualify for a Reverse Mortgage.  This loan allows you to stay in your house while taking the equity and using it for income right now.  
If you're interested in getting more information about the Reverse Mortgage Kansas City Kansas program, (I hope you've watched the video above already) then you can call us or email us.  Feel free to begin … (0 comments)

kansas city: Reverse Mortgage Kansas City - 01/23/15 12:07 AM
You've probably seen TV commercials that talk about the Reverse Mortgage Kansas City benefits for senior citizens, but let's face it there's on so much a 30 second ad can tell you.  Why not check out our (KC Loan Tips) video below and learn more about how the Reverse Mortgage loan can help you!

 
As  you've just heard from our resident Mortgage expert, Darren Copeland, the Reverse Mortgage Kansas City program is great for senior citizens over the age of 62, and actually this program is kind of like a fine wine, the older you are the better it … (0 comments)

kansas city: Mortgage Loan Kansas City - 01/19/15 01:54 AM
We're happy to help people in our local area understand what a Mortgage Loan Kansas City can do for them and part of that is simply educating folks on what it means to get a mortgage. 
A mortgage is commonly referred to as a home loan, which I think makes understanding what it actually is!  A mortgage is simple money loaned to you by the bank so you can purchase your home.  That's it! 
No kidding around here, getting a mortgage loan kansas city is just that. You're borrowing money from a bank or a financial institution to buy your home … (0 comments)

kansas city: FHA Home Loan Greenwood - 11/06/14 12:44 AM
If you're looking for a new home in an up and coming area, let me be the first to suggest the FHA Home Loan Greenwood!  It's a quant little suburb of Lee's Summit, which means you'll find all the stuff you want nearby in Lee's Summit, but you'll also have the small town feel of Greenwood!  We're mortgage lenders who specialize in home loans and we love doing FHA loans! Why? We really love helping people get through the home loan process stress-free, and part of what we offer during the process is a helping hand guiding you through one of … (1 comments)

kansas city: Kansas City Home Loan - 10/20/14 01:18 AM
Holy Cow! I can't believe it!  The fountains are dyed blue and it's a great time to be living in Kansas City and to be a lifelong Royals fan.  I am so proud of my hometown Royals, but I love my city! It's a great place to live and a great place to work, that's why we offer the best Kansas City Home Loan!  Whether you're looking to get an FHA, VA, USDA, or conventional loan we're the best in KC, well, I may be a bit biased on that fact, but here are some other easy to remember and important … (0 comments)

kansas city: Kansas City Mortgage - 10/14/14 01:03 AM
Okay, take a break from all your ALCS baseball watching and cheering for the Royals and get out there and get a Kansas City Mortgage.  What's that you say? You don't have any clue of where to start the mortgage process?  That's easy!  We can help! 
The First step in the Kansas City Mortgage Process is to get pre-approval from a local lender.  You may ask yourself, can't I get a better mortgage rate with one of these places that I see online all the time?  90% of the time you can't get a better rate with them and on top … (0 comments)

kansas city: Kansas City KS Home Mortgage - 10/13/14 03:27 AM
Let's be quick, Here's 2 things you really need to know when getting a Kansas City KS Home mortgage
1. Pre-approval starts your Kansas City KS Home Mortgage
When it comes to buying a home and getting a mortgage, most people mistakenly think that the house hunt is the first thing to do, but it's really not.  House hunting is the 'sexy' part of the process, it's the part that everyone loves (if it doesn't last too long!) What you really should know before you begin this part of the process is how much you can be *conditionally* approved to purchase.  … (0 comments)

kansas city: Get a VA Home Loan in Kansas City - 10/10/14 01:05 AM
The best thing for our military folks, either active duty or veterans would be to Get a VA Home Loan in Kansas City,  just contact us at KC Loan Tips, we're all about making the mortgage and home buying process simple, especially for those who have served our country and protected our citizens! I'd like to introduce you to the first step in the process and help you make that most important first step to Get a VA Home Loan in Kansas City.
To Get a VA Home Loan in Kansas City is actually a very easy process and I'd like … (0 comments)

kansas city: Kansas City Home Mortgage - 10/09/14 12:06 AM
There are many reasons why you'd want to make the decision to purchase a home and now that you're ready for your Kansas City Home Mortgage and that is an exciting thing.  There's plenty of stuff to do once you've made this decision to get started down the road to home ownership and it reminds me of one of the most famous lines in one of my favorite movies.
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." 
1. Pre-approval starts the Kansas City Home Mortgage journey.
When it comes to … (2 comments)

 
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