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2015 

As we prepare to enter a new year, I want my clients and prospective buyers to get off on the right foot.   To help First Time Home Buyers out and even to refresh the most seasoned veteran, here are some smart things to keep in mind as you approach your mortgage process.Know that you can always c...
12/28/2015
A few weeks ago, one of our Regional Managers sent a friend of his to the bank to check out our customer service.   He had been given my name to talk to about a mortgage.   The gentleman walked into one of our branch offices and announced to a teller that he was there to see Deanna Early.Of cours...
12/27/2015
This will be a short post because there's not much time left.   It's the end of the holiday season and here we are at the end of another year.   Do you need a last minute tax write off ?   No, I'm not a tax professional and this is not intended to be tax advice; just an idea for you to consider.T...
12/25/2015
To all my friends and family, to total strangers in this country, and to all of the people across this planet;   MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ! ***** Deanna Early is the # 1 ranked Mortgage Loan Originator in Franklin County, Virginia as scored by the ActiveRain real estate site.   She is a Nationally ...
12/24/2015
Greetings everyone.   I hope you have completed your Christmas shopping by now and are getting ready to celebrate the big day tomorrow.   My husband and I have attended many parties and gatherings this year.   We never get tired of enjoying our time with friends and family at Christmas.As I am su...
12/23/2015
At Smith Mountain Lake, we have a number of amenities but did you know we have our own airport ?   No, it's not Atlanta or LaGuardia or LAX but it is a valuable resource for the Smith Mountain Lake community.Do you want to learn to fly ?   Do you want aerial photos of your property ?   Do you wan...
12/22/2015
Sometimes, life just throws you a curve and you have to deal with it.   I do my job the best I know how and I work hard to service my clients.   Being a LICENSED Mortgage Loan Originator is NOT a 9 to 5 job for me.I have worked hard for many years to achieve the level of knowledge and experience ...
12/21/2015
I originally posted these tips before Christmas in 2013 but they still apply today.   Here's wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season.  It's Christmas Time, Here's 10 Ways To Protect Against Identity Theft   BY DEANNA EARLYMortgage and Lending with American National Bank and Trust NM...
12/20/2015
If you are in the market for a mortgage or are considering refinancing your home, you should come to American National Bank and Trust Company.   We are a LOCAL community bank based right here in the state of Virginia.We have been providing financial services in the state of Virginia for over a ce...
12/19/2015
I originally posted this in 2013 and am now reposting it after this week's increase. Some things changed, others did not; but in 2016, these factors will still apply. Factors That Influence Interest Rates   BY DEANNA EARLYMortgage and Lending with American National Bank and Trust NMLS #268590 EMA...
12/19/2015
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