homes for heroes: Thank You to Our VA Borrowers For Being So Awesome! - 05/20/14 07:54 AM
At Summit Lending, we think it's important to thank our nation's military personnel for their service to our country and we have found different ways to express our gratitude.  This week, however, we would like to use our time on Military Moment to thank our VA borrowers for another reason...for being such AMAZING clients!  You are always so easy to work with and we appreciate you!  Watch this week's episode of Military Moment for more...

Thank you once again to all of our VA borrowers and to all of our nation's military.
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homes for heroes: Police Officer Saves $4000 on Home Loan - 04/14/14 07:59 AM
Just recently, we helped a family purchase a home through the Homes for Heroes program.  Our client is a police detective as well as a military veteran and we were able to save them a total of $4,000 combined between the Homes for Heroes rebate and our own lender credits.  Learn more about this Hero's savings as well as how much we were able to save another military veteran in this week's Military Moment.  Just click the photo to watch a quick video.

We feel blessed to be able to give back to our Heroes.  If you know of anyone looking … (0 comments)

homes for heroes: Military Mortgage Discount - 04/01/14 09:12 AM
Are you a military personnel wondering how you can get a military mortgage discount?  At Summit Lending, we have partnered with Homes for Heroes to give you just that.  If you are current or retired military, I would like to thank you for your service to our country!  Our affiliation with Homes for Heroes is our way of showing our gratitude for all the sacrifices you have made and continue to make.  Having family that serve our country in the military, I know that what you do requires a ton of hard work and dedication and that is something that should … (0 comments)

homes for heroes: Christmas Toy Drive in Huntington Beach - 11/21/13 06:31 AM
We are excited to announce our first Christmas Toy Drive!  We have partnered with Veteran's Alliance of Southern California to bring toys and holiday cheer to at-risk veteran families in Southern California.  Being that we are VA Loan Specialists and Homes for Heroes Affiliates, we are thankful for this opportunity and would like to ask you for your support by way of donation or just by helping us spread the word.
Even if you do not donate to our Holiday Toy Drive, we hope that you consider sharing your good fortune in some way this holiday season.  Here are some gift ideas … (0 comments)

homes for heroes: Discounts for Police Officers - 11/19/13 08:38 AM
There are various discounts for police officers in regards to their real estate and mortgage transactions.  There is, however, no program quite as unique as Homes for Heroes.  Homes for Heroes was created after 9/11 as a way to say "thank you" to the men and women who give so much to our country.  Their mission is to "provide extraordinary savings to local heroes who provide extraordinary services to our community every day."
Police officers and everyone in law enforcement benefit from this program by receiving a discount on their mortgage and real estate transactions.  At Summit Lending, we have partnered … (0 comments)

homes for heroes: Teacher Discounts - 10/29/13 05:44 AM
Teachers receive many benefits and some might say that being a teacher is a great job because (among other reasons) you get SOOO much time off! Ha!! I know better than to make that claim!  My sister is a teacher and I also have other family members and numerous friends who are teachers...that is one reason why I have partnered up with Homes for Heroes.  I know that being a teacher is a tough job and I commend you for it!  What you are doing is so invaluable to this country and should not be taken lightly.  With my affiliation with Homes for … (0 comments)

homes for heroes: VA Loans-California Experts - 10/29/13 05:15 AM
Many of you already know that at Summit Lending we specialize in VA Loans making us your go-to lender for all of your VA financing needs.  Some of you also know about our affiliation with Homes for Heroes.  In this week's Military Moment video, we discuss how these two things can mean HUGE benefits to you if you are a veteran.
Click the photo below to watch this week's episode:
Please share this information with anyone you feel may benefit from it, and as always, Thank You for your service!
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homes for heroes: Discounts for Health Care Workers - 09/24/13 06:39 AM
When it comes to mortgage and real estate transactions, there area variety of discounts for health care workers available, you just need to know where to look for them.  Although there may be multiple discounts offered, there really is no program quite as unique as Homes for Heroes.  Homes for Heroes was created after 9/11 as a way to pay it forward and say "Thank You" to the men and women who give so much to our country.  Their mission is to "provide extraordinary savings to local heroes who provide extraordinary services to our community every day."
So, what does this mean … (0 comments)

homes for heroes: Military Discount - 09/17/13 08:58 AM
At Summit Lending, we offer a military discount on your mortgage transaction through our affiliation with the Homes for Heroes program.  If you are currently in the military or have served in the military in the past, thank you for your service to our country!  Our affiliation with Homes for Heroes is our way of showing you our gratitude.  Having family members who also serve our country, I know that your hard work and dedication is something that should not go unnoticed.  I would like to show you my appreciation by paying $795 of your lending fees on your refinance or … (0 comments)

homes for heroes: Homes for Heroes Celebrating 12th Anniversary - 09/11/13 07:24 AM
Homes for Heroes is celebrating its 12th year of brining svaings to our nation's heroes.  The program was created to honor those that serve our communiittes every day and ensure a legacy of remembrance for those that lost their lives that tragic day.  
Ruth Johnson, President and CEO of Homes for Heroes, is one of the five founding members who started Homes for Heroes, Inc. in 2002.  "We all remember where we were.  We all recall how we felt.  WE decided to do something about it!  We created a forever remembrance, a never ending thank you, to all the Heroes … (0 comments)

homes for heroes: What discounts do Police Officers get? - 08/20/13 08:51 AM
When it comes to mortgage and real estate transactions, what discounts do police officers get?  
There are a variety of discounts offered to our law enforcement personnel, but when it comes to mortgage and real estate transactions there really is no program as unique as Homes for Heroes.  Homes for Heroes was created after 9/11 as a way to pay it forward and say "Thank You" to the men and women who give so much to our country.  Their mission is to "provide extraordinary savings to local heroes who provide extraordinary services to our community every day."
So, are you … (0 comments)

homes for heroes: Homes for Heroes Foundation - 08/12/13 07:19 AM
The Homes for Heroes Foundation is an organization that offers rebates and discounts to heroes in the community.  Heroes are firefighters, police officers, educators, military personnel (retired or active) and health care workers that help to make our communities a better place.  At Summit Lending, we have partnered with this organization as a way to say "Thank You," because Service Deserves It's Rewards!  What does this mean for you?  Well, if you qualify for the program by being employed as one of the Heroes listed above, you will receive a discount from us when purchasing or refinancing your home.  With this … (1 comments)

homes for heroes: Teachers Mortgage Assistance Program - 07/26/13 06:19 AM
Homes for Heroes is, in essence, a Teachers Mortgage Assistance Program.  The program was actually created after the events of 9/11 and affiliates with real estate agents and mortgage lenders as a way to say "Thank You" to the men and women who are Heroes in the community.  Heroes include military personnel, firefighters, law enforcement, health care professionals, and teachers, making it a Teachers Mortgage Assistance Program.
At Summit Lending, we are affiliates of this amazing program and are excited to be giving back to the teachers in our community through this Mortgage Assistance Program.  Whether you are purchasing or refinancing, … (0 comments)