Lake County Down Payment Assistance

11/02/2023

Exciting news! Funding for the Hometown Heroes is back!
In just a few weeks, Florida Housing will be relaunching HTH with $36 million of their own funds. Don't miss out – these funds will go quickly!
So connect with our agents today to learn how you Qualify for these funds before they're gone!!

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Exciting news! Funding for the Hometown Heroes is back! In just a few weeks, Florida Housing will be relaunching HTH with $36 million of their own funds. Don't miss out – these funds will go quickly!

Call now to secure your share! 🌟💰 407-256-5329

11/02/2023

💙💕such awesome news!

Meet Melody Rose: Pride Lending's Newest Star from the Sunshine State!

We're thrilled to introduce you to the newest member of our Pride Lending family, Melody Rose. Transitioning into the Mortgage Industry in 2021, Melody brings with her a legacy of stellar customer service and operations management from over a decade at Nike, Inc.

Currently residing just outside Orlando with her wife Christie, and their adorable canine companions, Indie and Rosie, Melody wears many hats. The couple passionately owns and operates The Liv Tru Co., an online brand that champions community-building and selling merchandise. What's even more admirable? Their commitment to giving back, with a portion of their sales supporting the Trevor Project.

If you ever find yourself debating ice hockey or are curious about the Toronto Maple Leafs, Melody's your go-to! As a proud Canadian, she's not only a die-hard Maple Leafs fan but also showcases her skills in the Florida Women's Hockey League.

Her leadership and dedication to community and professional growth are evident. Melody has been recognized as a vital member of the Board of Directors for The Pride Chamber in Orlando. Additionally, she holds the title of Director of Development for EMERGE - Young Professionals with Pride. The Realtor Association of Lake and Sumter Counties has taken note of her prowess, entrusting her with the role of Co-Chair for the YPN (Young Professionals Network) for 2024.

Being an active member of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance and the Orlando Regional Realtors Association (ORRA), Melody is undeniably a force to be reckoned with in the real estate and mortgage industry.

Now, embarking on this exciting chapter as our first Loan Officer based in Florida, Melody is all set to spearhead Pride Lending's growth in the region.

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Melody Rose, a true testament to dedication, community, and professional excellence!

09/22/2023

DeAnna & Company always has some great things to share to prepare to buy a home.

Why do you need three credit scores? 🤔

Having three credit scores from different bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) gives you a more complete financial snapshot. Lenders often use a blended score, so it's crucial to ensure your creditworthiness is accurately represented.

🔍 Each bureau may have varying info, and errors can occur. Monitoring all three scores helps catch discrepancies early and maintain financial health.

Stay vigilant, stay credit-savvy! 💼💳

05/16/2023

With Interest Rates about twice what they were at the start of last year, it’s good to know there are options out there for getting a lower rate! Take a look at a few of the tactics that have helped my buyers make homeownership more affordable! If you’re curious and want to hear of some tactics I would use in your specific situation, shoot me a DM!

Affordability Tactics for Buyers in 2023

09/06/2022

What's all the noise about this 🚨🚨Hometown Heroes / First Responders program??

FIRST ... This program provides down payment AND closing cost assistance to first-time, income-qualified homebuyers so they can purchase a primary residence. 🚨🚨 THEN you can also get the Homes For Heroes as your Thank you Bonus from Scates Realty Team too!

The Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program makes buying a home affordable for our eligible frontline community workers such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, educators, healthcare professionals, childcare employees, and active military or veterans.

This is TOTALLY Amazing News if you're renting🏡 So check your lease to see when it expires. 👀

>>>>>> Want to see if you qualify for the down payment assistance for a new home😊

>>>>>>>log in to qualify for programs
💻 http://www.LakeCountyFloridaRealEstate.com
📧 [email protected]

Check out some of the requirements:
✅ Credit score 640
✅ Must be actively employed as a full time employed in a position in which your license or certification is held.
✅ Occupation list is available but it does need to be included in the First Responder fields like nurse, EMT, Fire fighter, healthcare and frontline workers
✅ First time home owner (meaning not own a home in last three years)
✅ Complete your Buyers Education course and get your certificate
✅You can get financial Assistance up to $25,000
This is a 0 interest second mortgage, not a grant, a loan that will not be forgiven should you sell.

Want to become a homeowner ... reach out to the team to walk you thru the qualification process and THEN let's go shopping!
Kimmie Keith - Loan Officer NMLS #350744
Homes For Heroes Lake and Surrounding Counties

10/29/2021

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10/28/2021

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10/27/2021

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10/26/2021

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10/25/2021

Lake County offers assistance to help extremely low, very low, low, and moderate-income households purchase homes. To learn more about the SHIP program and how to qualify, contact us at 352-404-8960 and let us help make the possibility of homeownership easier for you.