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"Nations Lending is putting together something incredible, which is why the company continues to grow and scale at such a rapid clip," Randy said. "It simply wasn't an opportunity to be missed, and I know there's much more runway ahead of us." https://www.marketwatch.com//nations-lending-continues-bui

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Nations Lending increased the size of its California footprint with a new branch in Walnut Creek. The branch will be led by Brian Paris, who comes to Nations from BluPrint Home Loans, a residential mortgage lender headquartered in Encinitas, California. https://finance.yahoo.com//nations-lending-adds-california

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Turning a No into a Yes. CEO Jeremy Sopko and President Bill Osborne knew they could touch many lives in a positive way, by starting their own mortgage company. That vision became Nations Lending. Family-first culture. Work-life balance. First-class experience. Whether you are an employee, customer, or referral partner you are all family to us. Nations Lending’s vision is to Making the Best Future Possible for everyone. Watch the video to hear more from our co-owners:

Why you shouldn’t worry about the drop in new home sales :)

National Association of Home Builders Chairman Chuck Fowke recently noted that supply shortages and high demand have caused lumber prices to jump about 200% since April 2020, and the elevated price of lumber is adding approximately $24,000 to the price of a new home.

To all first-time home buyers, make sure you review all the loan options that are available to you.

It is a Top 10 placement for Nations! An industry benchmark has named our company to the 2021 Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance List for the 3rd time (2021, 2020, and 2019). Bill and I are humbled by Nations’ continued recognition as one of the best places to work in the mortgage industry now our 3rd straight year by Fortune and Great Place to Work, said CEO Jeremy Sopko. Our industry is high-pressure and underwent a lot of change in 2020, and all of you met those challenges and helped take Nations Lending to a historic level of success. We remain one of the best because all of you are the best. Thank you, and congrats to everyone in the Nations family.

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"It's great getting the band back together," Scripter said. "Matt and I are once again going to be building something amazing here." https://www.marketwatch.com//nations-lending-continues-col

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Vacation home demand soared in 2020 Demand for second and vacation homes has risen 84% year over year more than double the demand for a primary home, according to a new report from Redfin.

Josh was easy to work with and answered his phone.

Companies like Nations Lending Corporation, which considered themselves "tech-forward" before the pandemic, found themselves in "fast forward" mode after the plague struck. And that was a good thing. "The pandemic actually accelerated a technology shift," says Jeremy Sopko, the co-founder and CEO. The company had planned to make some customer-service improvements over the next two years. Instead, it pulled it off in three months.

All of a sudden everyone in the household needed a work surface and access to the internet at the same time. Every nook and cranny were being assessed as a possibility. Right off the bat the guest room was repurposed as office space, says Lockhart. Without visitors, we can safely take over any room that doesn’t have at least two functions.

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We’ve seen an increase in interest in homes with entertaining spaces, says Danielle Austin, VP of Business Development at Christie’s International Real Estate. This has resulted in many buyers looking for larger homes with more spaces for social distancing, including outdoor entertaining, large great rooms, andof coursehome bars.

Space is king in this housing market, at least in the midst of a pandemic.

While your local Nations Lending loan officer will let you know the Dos and Don'ts of preparing to purchase a home, it is best to know these things as soon as possible! Read this week's Nations Lending blog to ensure you are on track to purchase or refinance your home! Reach out afterward, and let's work together to get you where you need to be!

The main advantage of a 40-year mortgage is you get to keep more money in your pocket every month, according to Jeremy Sopko, CEO of Nations Lending in Independence, Ohio. Your monthly payments will indeed be lower because you’re stretching out the repayment terms over 40 years, he says.

Nations Lending welcomes Jennifer Verrilli as our Senior Vice President of Underwriting, Credit Risk, and Strategic Operations! "Jennifer's extensive leadership experience within key operational roles makes her an asset to any lender," said Jim Collier, Executive Vice President of Operations. "Her constant drive for organizational improvement fits well into our culture at Nations."

The more informed you are about the homebuying process, the better your experience will be! We are always there to answer any of your homebuying questions. Make sure you also bookmark this Facebook page in your list of go-to homebuying resources!

From something as big as knocking down a wall to open up your kitchen to something as small as changing out the doorknobs, there are plenty of ways you can change up your house's look and feel. Is renovating your home one of your New Year's resolutions?

From all of us at Nations Lending, we wish you a Happy New Year!

This year many found themselves in a new relationship with technology through delivery apps, streaming services, and online meetings. What became your go-to app this year?

There is no doubt that this year has been unlike any other, which could lead to some uncertainty about managing personal finances. Here are some tips that can help you refocus your current situation! (Spoiler alert, refinancing your home is one of them!)

Are you looking to mix things up this Halloween? Here are some great ideas that can help make your pumpkins stand out with no carving required!

We all love our pets, but there comes a time when they might do something less than favorable. If you ever run into a situation where your lawn has seen better days, and your pup is the culprit, this week's Nations Lending blog breaks down possible solutions to keep your grass green and pristine.

There are many small ways you can change your bathroom to reinvent the space. From fresh paint to new fixtures, what all is on your bathroom wishlist?

Here is some perspective into the future of the housing market! Reach out today so we can work towards your next home purchase or refinance together!

Who wouldn't want more space both inside their house and around the neighboring area? Let's work together to help you achieve a mortgage for a home that checks all of your boxes!

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely. In the hour of need, when all else fails, we remember him upon whose knees we sat when children, and who soothed our sorrows; and even though he may be unable to assist us, his mere presence serves to comfort and strengthen us. Émile Gaboriau

Flag Day in the United States falls on June 14th each year. On June 14th, 1777 the Second Continental Congress adopted the United States flag. It wasn't until 1916 that Flag Day was officially declared, by Woodrow Wilson who was the United States president at the time.