loan: Lees Summit Home Loans - 07/24/15 02:08 AM
When You're looking for a Lees Summit Home Loans there are some definite DO's and DON'Ts that you'll want to keep an eye out for in the first steps of you home buying process.  The first step when looking for houses for sale is to get pre-approved with a local trusted lender, You can get pre-approved with us online or buy calling (816)268-4025. When it comes to home loan approvals, and house shopping, many people don't realize how their actions can impact their home buying experience. Here's what I encourage people when they ask me about how to live life while … (4 comments)

loan: 3 facts you need to know about USDA Loans - 06/26/15 01:36 AM
Not many people know about USDA home loans, but here are 3 facts you need to know about USDA Loans, which could be the right home loan for you!
The USDA home loan program was developed to spur growth in the rural areas of the United States.  It's a government backed mortgage, which means the government insures your loan, while an experienced mortgage lender will  handle all the other details of your loan. It's important to pick a lender who knows what they are doing with loans like the USDA loan, because there can be some peculiarities and having experience with … (2 comments)

loan: VA Loans for Lee's Summit Homes - 06/15/15 12:59 AM
There's nothing better than VA Loans for Lee's Summit Homes!  It's probably the best mortgage program out there right now and it's a great way to get a new home, however there are some qualifications that you must meet to get a VA home loan!  We'd like to cover those in this blog post and help you understand why this mortgage program is the best out there.
In order to get a home in Lees Summit, MO using a VA Loan you'll need to do the following things.
Served active duty in ANY branch of the United State Armed ForcesAir Force, Army, … (0 comments)

loan: Warrensburg VA Home Loan - 06/11/15 11:52 PM
Warrensburg VA Home Loan
Warrensburg VA lenders provide active duty, National Guard, reserve members and veterans the ability to get loans for homes. This program offers competitive interest rates with no requirement for private mortgage insurance or a down payment. Private lenders process the loans but the Veterans Administration guarantees a part of the loan if the borrowers have issues stopping them from making payments.
Veterans can apply for Purchase Loans if they are having trouble with securing traditional financing. A number of people use these loans to refinance traditional loans and the Administration guarantees up to the total value of the property.
These … (0 comments)

loan: FHA Loan Joplin MO - 04/23/15 12:40 AM
FHA Loan Joplin MO
If you're looking to purchase a home in Joplin, Missouri then look no further than the Darren Copeland Mortgage Team of LeaderOne Financial.  Darren and his team at KC Loan Tips are mortgage experts, specializing in home loans from FHA, VA USDA and even conventional loans.  They been in the business for over 12 years and can help you make the right decisions when it comes to buying a home in Joplin, Missouri, especially if you're looking to use and FHA Mortgage.
I hope you've already watch the above video and learned some of the great benefits to this … (0 comments)

loan: What's the difference between Mortgage Programs - 04/03/15 02:17 AM
We're experts on just about any home loan you can get, but What's the difference between Mortgage Programs?  Many people call us to get pre-approved and many of those same people don't know what program they qualify for, let alone how those programs differ from each other! Our primary focus when it comes to helping people get their home loans are on FHA, USDA, VA and Conventional loans.  We've made it our business to know as much as we can, so you don't have to figure it out on your own, A local realtor asked our mortgage loan expert, Darren Copeland … (5 comments)

loan: Understanding PMI - 03/02/15 10:20 PM
When people are searching for a mortgage many of them have difficulty Understanding PMI.  So, we'd like to help you understand a bit more about how Premium Mortgage Insurance will affect your home loan.  (We're not called KC Loan Tips for nothin'!) Below you'll find a video of our local mortgage guru, okay he's a home loan expert explaining a bit more about this often misunderstood portion of the home buying process.  Darren Copeland and his team at LeaderOne Financial are experts in helping you get the best mortgage for your money - as we say around the office - we … (1 comments)

loan: 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)

loan: Lee's Summit Mortgage - 10/15/14 01:20 AM
It's time to take a brake from cheering the Royals to their first World Series in 30 years and start looking towards your Lee's Summit Mortgage.  The home loan process isn't a difficult one to begin, in fact we're going to give you the first two steps in the process, so you can get a head start on finding that new home!
The First step in the Lee's Summit Mortgage Process is to get pre-approval from a local lender, like us.  There's a misconception out there that you can get a better mortgage rate with one of these companies that advertise … (2 comments)

loan: 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)

loan: Get a VA Home Loan in Independence - 10/02/14 12:36 AM
The best thing for our military folks, either active duty or veterans would be to Get a VA Home Loan in Independence,  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 Independence.
To Get a VA Home Loan in Independence is actually a very easy process and I'd like to outline that … (0 comments)

loan: Getting a Home Loan in Kansas City - 09/23/14 01:14 AM
Getting a Home Loan in Kansas City is actually a very easy process and I'd like to outline that process for you right now with just the first step in a journey that you'll be very thankful you took!   A famous proverb say that the 'journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step,' and if you're anything like me taking the first step is always the most difficult. 
Here at KC Loan Tips, we're all about making the mortgage and home buying process simple and so I'd like to introduce you to the first step in the process and … (1 comments)

loan: Getting your first mortgage. - 09/17/14 12:40 AM
Getting your first mortgage can seem like a daunting task, and when you're thinking about becoming a home owner, everyone has heard some horror story of working with a lender who couldn't meet your closing date, or something else, but there are plenty of stories that showcase how easy the home loan process can be.  And you need to know where to start the home loan process. Here are our favorite 3 tips for Getting your first mortgage
Finding a local Mortgage Lender. This is quite possible the most important part of getting started.  As you proceed onward in the mortgage … (0 comments)

loan: Buying a home in Kansas City - 09/09/14 12:49 AM
Buying a home in Kansas City is a very rewarding experience that comes with a lot of excitement, stress and some fear. Many questions come to mind when making one of the largest investments of a lifetime. It is difficult to know if you are getting the best deal, but we'd like to help you understand a couple of simple way to know if you're getting the best deal.  You can get pre-approved with us on get a head start on the stress free process on our website: KC Loan Tips Application.
There are so many things to worry about, that some … (0 comments)

loan: When is the Time to Buy a Home in Kansas City - 08/26/14 11:49 PM
We talk to people all the time that are beginning their home buying process and they all typically start with the same question: When is the the Time to buy a Home in Kansas City?  We've answered this question so many times that we thought it was high time to write a blog about how you go about deciding to purchase a home in KCMO.  Below we've listed some of the conditions you might consider when deciding When is the Time to Buy a Home in Kansas City.
1. Downpayment Time
One of things that people tend to forget about when … (2 comments)

loan: USDA Loans Odessa - 03/25/13 01:51 AM
USDA Loans Odessa
There are unmatched USDA loans for the Odessa rural areas that are open to assist you together with your home purchase.
Odessa home buyers have a 0% down payment choice! Any person looking for a home in Odessa has further options however the USDA loan can be real postive help when looking to get a loan. There are more benefits for home buyers, such as keeping the cash reserves they've saved up for other reasons in lieu of spending it on the home down payment! Fortunately, there is a government program which will help out with this and we … (0 comments)

loan: The Mortgage Lender You Want (Part 2) - 02/19/13 11:00 PM
 The Mortgage Lender You Want (Part 2)
Our last blog post covered the 1st and 2nd attributes you should be looking for in a mortgage lender.
1.Courteous & friendly, but also professional and business-like.
2.Takes time to ask you about your goals and helps get you there.
And now here's part 2 in our series "The Mortgage Lender You Want."
3.An Expert Witness - We've all seen the courtroom dramas where the expert witness takes the stand and offers up some really convicting evidence about the person who committed the crime in the courtroom that day. Well, you want a mortgage lender … (0 comments)

loan: The Mortgage Lender You Want (Part 1) - 02/18/13 11:50 PM
 The Mortgage Lender you want (part 1)
So you've decided that it's time to buy a house, but just thinking about the words 'mortgage lender' gives you a migraine the size of the living room of the house you want to buy!  What do I know about this whole process? How do I pick a mortgage lender?  Here's what you should be looking for when it comes to what kind of person you want as your mortgage lender.
1. A Good Waiter/Waitress - One of my pet peeves is waiters/waitresses that want to sit down at my table at the restaurant … (0 comments)

 
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Lee's Summit, MO

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Address: 4967-B NE Goodview Circle, Lees Summit, MO, 64064

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This is Darren Copeland's Blog, Darren is a Senior Mortgage consultant and mortgage banker in Lees Summit, MO and for the rest of the Kansas City Area with Leader One Financial. We specialize in Home Mortgage loans specifically FHA loans, VA Loans, Conventional loans and even reverse mortgages for seniors! Check our blog for information about Home Loans and Mortgage tips and news for Home Buyers and; Real Estate Agents! Call us today to get started (816) 268-4025


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