Have you recently decided that the time is right to buy your first home? With Spring weather upon us, the market is starting to become active and many great homes are beginning to be listed for sale. The process of buying your first home can be a very exciting time. It’s truly a fresh start in a…
Posts Tagged: First Time Home Buyer Programs
There are many different loan options for first time home buyers and USA Mortgage continues to find the right programs and opportunities for their clients. Below are some of the many options available: 1. MHDC Gift Money: MHDC (Missouri Housing Development Commission) offers up to 4.5% gift money towards down-payment and closing cost for qualified…
MHDC which is also known as, Missouri Housing Development Commission, is a first-time home buyer program, which is offered by the states. MHDC is a form of the FHA loan which does allow down-payment assistance. When considering a new home you should go by these guidelines: MHDC will allow borrowers to use 3% down-payment assistance…
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Jesse Opel
22:19 13 Mar 19
Casey worked with us every step of the way. Was great at explaining the whole process to us and our best options. He always got back to us with a text or a call very quickly. I wasn’t even sure I was able to get a house. But after talking with Casey I was able to get my credit score to jump 150 points in three months. Enabling us to get a FHA loan.read more
Rachel Dickey
01:57 28 Feb 19
Michael was fantastic to work with! He was always available via text, call, or email to answer any of our questions and if he didn't know the answer, he would find out in a timely manner. Being a first time home buyer is intimidating and Michael made this process a breeze. I would definitely recommend him and his coworkers to any friends or family of mine!read more
Anne Hickman
18:21 01 Feb 19
Casey is terrific to work with, and I've used him buy two different homes. One of the homes was in Columbia and the other from KC and both times he went above and beyond with helping me. He's friendly, helpful, and quick to respond. I would highly recommend Casey to anyone looking for a caring individual to help them through the home mortgage process!read more
Ian Erwin
17:53 19 Jan 19
I met Kris An while working out at the same gym in Columbia, Mo. Over the past few years he became a good friend and I wouldn’t want anyone else to help me understand how everything works and discuss purchasing my first home! Hardworking and always puts his clients first. Connects to people so there is a comfort in working with him. Definitely recommendread more
Travis Wyrick
01:26 20 Dec 18
Justin Lackey is very impressive & talented guy. He carries the confidence, knowledge, and drive that we as consumers need when making big or little decisions. He is a genuinely helping hand that will go above and beyond to make sure his customer service has achieved 100% satisfaction. Highly recommended!read more
Sierra Crawford
13:26 08 Oct 18
Jim was great to work with! He really made the home buying experience easy. He was very quick with keeping me up to date on everything and letting me know what needed done so I could close on time. He made the whole home buying experience very pleasant!read more
Brandon Shubert
13:10 08 Oct 18
I can't be happier with the service I received from Michael at USA Mortgage! He took care of everything for me, even finding home owners insurance for me. I work an odd schedule so it's not easy to contact people or keep in touch, but that was no problem with Michael. He really made the whole process very easy. I would definitely recommend him.read more
Angelo Lafata
14:58 19 Sep 18
JUSTIN Lackey very hard working lenders who gets the job done. We had a short time frame to get into a home. He made the process easy and took excellent care of our loan. JUSTIN and his team took care of us and had our best interest in mind. THANK YOU EXCELLENT JOBread more
Sam Nolla
02:23 15 Sep 18
At first I wasn’t sure if I was ready to buy a house. It seemed too complicated and I didn’t think it was the right time. Thankfully, Justin Lackey helped me through the process step by step the entire time. He was very patient and dedicated to customer satisfaction. I am now a proud homeowner thanks to Mr. Lackey and USA mortgage and do not regret it one bit. If you are in search of a home loan, I highly recommend going through him (or anyone else at USA Mortgage for that matter). Everyone there is highly professional and easy to work with.read more
Laversa Siebuhr
14:45 31 Aug 18
We recently purchased a new home and worked with Patricia Bonuchi. She was great to work with! She made us feel comfortable in asking any questions we had. She went above and beyond for us coming to our work or home to get things signed or to have a quick meeting with us to explain the process. Patricia is knowledgeable, helpful and efficient. She was an invaluable asset to our home buying process. Go see Patricia!read more
Kathy Thomas
15:01 29 Aug 18
Meeting Justin Lackey has been one of the best experiences. He is very knowledgeable about the business which shows he really cares about the company as well as his clients. He's so personable that he makes you feel like you have known him for years and always has a smile on his face. He can help with any and all questions you may have while giving you a very detailed answer. I will definitely recommend Justin to anyone that is looking to purchase a home.read more
Leesa Chrisco
00:33 24 Aug 18
Justin Lackey was extremely easy to work with. He shows a great level of compassion. He is extremely personable and professional. I would recommend him for a first time home buyer or anyone who has any mortgage needs. Top notch professional!!!!read more
Melissa Hardaway
23:36 28 Jul 18
Working with Michael at USA Mortgage has been a great experience. He answered our questions in a timely manner day or night and helped calm our fears during the ho e purchasing process. I would recommend him and USA Mortgage 100% to anyone who is looking for any of their home financing needs.read more
Jared Kuban
18:29 25 Jul 18
Justin and Dana are great people to go through for all of your home buying needs! They work with you to get things done in a timely manner and they’re experts at what they do. I’d recommend them to anyone!read more
Laurie Salem
12:41 15 Jul 18
Michael Vanella and the team at USA Mortgage helped us to obtain the loan we wanted with the timing we needed as well. I really appreciated his down to earth communication style, and no question was “too dumb” to ask. He always got back to us in a timely manner and patiently explained the ins and outs of our loan situation.read more
Mary C
15:06 25 Jun 18
I've spoke with other lenders in town prior to meeting with USA mortgage. I can say I've had the best experience here and with Lane as our loan provider he is the best. He walked ud through everything and answered any questions we had and gave us insight. He guided us through the entire process. I highly recommend Lane!read more
Lori Lackey
15:30 20 Jun 18
Justin Lackey with USA Mortgage in Columbia, MO was great to work with on financing a new house for us. Great customer service and very knowledgeable about the whole process. He made it fast and easy. We have not found our perfect house yet but Justin has been very patient with us and has answered all of our questions. I would not hesitate to refer him to all of our family and friends.read more
Rachelle Speak
06:54 17 May 18
Patrica at USA mortgage went above and beyond helping me through the home loan process. She always answered my call or got back to me very quickly. I was always kept informed where I was in the home loan process. I definitely recommend USA mortgage and especially Patricia.read more
Rose Russell
18:29 03 May 18
We began this process in January 2018, and I am set to close in less than a week. Michael was great to work with for purchasing my first home. He is very thorough with information and he replies quickly. He stays in touch often to keep you updated on everything in the process. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know who is thinking of buying a home.read more
Joe Lawler
02:41 25 Apr 18
Michael and Dana did a great job. This was our first home and we came into it without a clue. They both helped us in every way and explained things great.
Chris Wilhoit
00:22 05 Apr 18
Michael Vanella was a big help when it came to getting us approved for our first home purchase. It gave us a great start to the maximum we could afford on a home. When we decided to go house shopping, it made it much easier! I would recommend Michael and his team anytimeread more
Ashton Whisenand
20:36 13 Mar 18
USA Mortgage Michael Vanella is the BEST. He is great at getting the loan you need for you home. Our loan officer Michael talked us through every step and informed us of any changes that was coming. The communication was great with everyone that I work with at USA Mortgage. I would recommend them to anyone that is looking to buy a home.read more
Pierre Young
17:24 21 Jan 18
Robert Peery gave me courteous service and helpful advice throughout the mortgage lending process. I was approved for a mortgage refinance loan on my condominium and also a mortgage loan on a new home at a lower interest rate than I was paying before. Thank you USA Mortgage for making the second home that I bought a really pleasant experience. I enjoyed working with my real estate agent Patty, too.read more
Lindsie Neeley
14:34 03 Jan 18
Michael and Dana went above and beyond for my family. They made the purchase of our first house happen even after being turned away from other lenders. Quick to respond to any questions even after business hours. I can never thank them enough. Highly recommended!!read more
Emily Connon
19:12 21 Dec 17
I was very pleased with my experience at USA Mortgage. My loan officer and his staff were incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. They went above and beyond to ensure I was taken care of every step of the way. I highly recommend USA Mortgage to anyone looking to buy your future home!read more
