Are you struggling to produce a large down payment and relying on a friend or relative to pitch in? Or maybe you have "mattress money” – undocumented funds you've saved over time but aren't sure how to use for your home purchase?

In this episode of the Eagle Home Financial podcast, we'll explore the ins and outs of this common situation to ensure you avoid unexpected lending friction.

We'll also discuss the pitfalls of relying on online mortgage calculators, walk you through our simple pre-approval process, and get you one step closer to the doorstep of your dream home.

Listen to expert tips on buying a house with OPM (Other People's Money) in our podcast. Learn strategies to leverage financing and maximize your investment potential!

Tips to Buy a House with OPM Podcast

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The Loan Lounge Podcast has its very first guest, Nathan Boji. Tune in as the former President of the Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors discusses real estate commission changes with Justin Pease, Eagle Home Financial’s Vice President of Sales.

From addressing what’s been said in the media about real estate agent commission negotiations to practice changes and what will and won’t be displayed on the MLS, we’re here to set the record straight. Don’t miss the buyer agent commission information or tips for home buyers we cover with Nathan!

Watch our podcast to learn about the real estate commission changes that are happening in 2024. We also talk about tips for home buyers as well as for realtors!

Changes in Real Estate Commissions, for Buyers and Sellers 2024

Episode 3: Former President of GMAR Joins Eagle Home Financial

Welcome to the debut episode of the Eagle Home Financial Podcast!

Join our hosts, Justin Pease, Vice President of Sales, and Mike Kooreman, President & Senior Loan Advisor, as they tackle some of the most common questions asked by first-time homebuyers.

In this episode, Justin and Mike share their expertise to help you understand the ins and outs of the home buying process, taking a deep dive into:

The first steps for first-time homebuyers, from getting approved to finding the right lender

The advantages of working with boutique lenders versus big-box banks

Whether you should buy now or wait for interest rates to drop

Why you may not need to save for a large down payment

Why waiting to purchase may actually cost you more money in the long run, and much more

Don't let the first-time homebuying experience intimidate you. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to begin the homebuyer's journey with confidence and clarity.

In this episode, Justin and Mike share their expertise to help you understand the ins and outs of the home buying process. Don't let the first-time homebuying experience intimidate you. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to begin the homebuyer's journey with confidence and clarity.

Episode 1: Demystifying the Homebuying Process: Practical Advice For First-Time Buyers

Episode 1: Tips for First-Time Home Buyers Podcast

There were several qualities that made my experience with Eagle Home Financial and Doron fantastic. Firstly, their knowledge and expertise in the mortgage industry were exceptional. They had a deep understanding of the various mortgage options available and were able to explain them to me in a clear and concise manner. This helped me make informed decisions throughout the process.

Additionally, their guidance and support were invaluable. They took the time to understand my financial goals and circumstances, and then tailored their recommendations accordingly. Eagle Home Financial and Doron provided personalized advice and helped me navigate through any challenges that arose.

Communication was another standout quality. Eagle Home Financial and Doron were always accessible and responsive, promptly addressing any questions or concerns I had. They kept me updated at every stage of the mortgage process, ensuring that I was well-informed and involved.

Lastly, their dedication to securing the best mortgage rate for me was remarkable. They negotiated on my behalf and explored multiple options to find the most favorable terms. Their commitment to my financial well-being was evident throughout the entire experience.

Overall, Eagle Home Financial and Doron's knowledge, guidance, communication, and dedication made the experience fantastic. I felt supported and confident in their expertise, and I would highly recommend their services to anyone in need of a mortgage broker.

Riley Smith

Justin Pease with Eagle Home is great to work with. He kept me updated from start to finish and made it a seamless process. I would highly recommend working with Justin and Eagle Home Financial for a home purchase or refi.

Anthony Birch

Eagle home financial is very knowledgeable and I highly recommend them.

Rhonda Pease

If you are looking to buy a home then Eagle Home Financial is the place to go, Doran Eisenberg will take the time to finance your home properly and walk you through every step of the process no matter what time of day or night. I was approved at multiple Banks but the customer service did not compare to Eagle Home Financial and that is why I personally financed my home with Doron Eisenberg.
When I found the right home to purchase Eagle Home Financial had approved funds ready and closing on the house within 28 days, to me that is truly amazing thank you so much Doran!
Best Days to You,
Erik Strickland

Erik Strickland

Eagle Financial and Michael were key to the success in the purchase of my new property. They made the processes seem less, smooth, and easy. No one does it better.

Joseph Schmerheim

Doron provided the most efficient closing I’ve ever been involved in. He is diligent, works tirelessly to make sure his clients get what they need and stays in communication effectively. Highly recommend Doron!

Ana	Bisbikis

Brennan was ABSOLUTELY amazing to work with!! He was able to get my client pre-approved, appraisal ordered, and clear to closed on her new house in 2 weeks. His dedication to helping us get this done quickly was amazing! Will definitely be referring him more closing so we can work together more.

Michael Jarvis

Doron was great to work with. Doron was available to me whenever I needed him even on holidays. He took his time to go through multiple different scenarios throughout my Loan and answered every question I had about my loan process. He laid out all the advantages and disadvantages of the different scenarios during my Loan process.

Brian Chakeres

I had the pleasure of working with Doron Eisenberg to secure a mortgage. Doron was incredibly responsive, took care of everything (I had to supply a few documents, and he took care of the rest), and he had the patience to run numbers on an enormous number of properties over the course of several months while I looked for a home in a very challenging market. His attention to detail, responsiveness, patience and professionalism were invaluable to me during a very difficult time. I recommend him to anyone looking to secure a mortgage - he truly goes above and beyond.

Sarah Rouan

Back in June 2019 my husband James & I closed on our first home! Thanks to Doron Eisenberg for his hard work and dedication to helping our dream come true! He is truly a professional that cares about his clients, he didn’t stop there, he followed up with us and helped again by assisting us in the refinance of our home recently. Thank you Doron for all you have done in making this a great experience!

Sonya Kashat-Super

Justin was able to make something happen when other people turned me away. Went above and beyond to make sure I understood everything. Not to mention how fast and easy everything was. He’s my mortgage guy!

Adam Lamphere

I was referred to Mike at Eagle Home Financial by our real estate agent and I was very thankful for the recommendation. Mike and I started working together prior to my husband and I finding a home. He knew we were in a rush to get into a new home with some tight deadlines and he not only met them, but exceeded them. During the mortgage process, Mike touched base with us daily to let us know the progress/upcoming timeline. Without Mike on our home buying team, I don't know if we would've been able to close on our new home as soon as we did. Highly recommend him!!

Alana Kempton

Jamie Borlack did a "fantastic" job on finding the right place to refinance the mortgage on my condo! From start to finish, the process was quick, efficient and without worries. It took only 2 1/2 weeks to finalize and then close on my refinance. She answered all my questions and even made sure the Title Company was ready to do one extra bit of paperwork for me at closing.
Thank you Jamie for the all your work on helping me get the best rate for my refinance!

Renee Myrand

Doron with Eagle Financial was amazing to work with! From pre-approval, to negotiations, to closing it was a stress free process. Doron made everything so easy and seamless. If you are looking to take some of the stress out of the home buying process you will want to work with Doron. We cannot express enough how grateful we are for such an easy first time home buying experience!

Janice and Collin Smalley

Doron Eisenburg was a pleasure to work with during my first home-buying experience. Doron was very attentive, knowledgeable and continually keep me inform and updated during the underwriting process.
Doron even keep me updated on the progress of the contruction of my home. At times, I thought he was my real estate agent!
I would definitely recommend Doron if you are looking for mortgage loan. My experience was GREAT!
Thanks again Doron!

Maurice Davis

Doron is competent, knowledgeable and really cares about his clients I would recommend him as one of the best to help you with your mortgage.
Bari Balbes

Bari Lynn Beckett

Veterans…take your VA loan benefit to Eagle Financial. They handled our mortgage without a hitch. Very upfront and honest people.

Kenway Hensley

Excellent service. I don’t normally write reviews but my experience was exceptional. Doron you made everything so easy. You went above and beyond to make sure everything was done seamlessly and on time. I appreciate your responsiveness, honesty, and professionalism through the whole process. I will confidently recommend you and use you in the future. Thank you!

Kristi Cadwallader

Justin was an absolute expert. He really made sure we were in the best program possible and got us to closing so fast. I really found my mortgage guy

Derrek Kurr

Mike made the lending process very easy. I highly recommend.

Emily Kournoian

Justin and his team at Eagle Home Financial was amazing to work with. Kept me updated every step of the way and really made me feel like family. Would recommend to anybody!

Julie Rodriguez

As a real estate investor, I've had the pleasure of working with Doron at Eagle Home Financial on multiple occasions, and I am consistently impressed by the level of service and expertise provided. Doron has been a pivotal in helping me close deals at lightning speed, offering not just quick turnaround times but also exceptionally competitive rates.

Doron always takes the time to understand my specific needs and goals, carefully evaluating multiple scenarios to provide the best possible solutions. As I have worked with multiple other lenders before, Doron's personalized attention is rare in the industry and has been instrumental in helping me achieve my real estate investment goals.

Doron & Eagle Home Financial has proven to be a very reliable and efficient partner in my personal investment journey which is why I have also referred him to friends and family.

Sefi	Grossman

As a Realtor I have had the best experiences working with Doron on my clients as well as with my immediate family members mortgages .
He is very product knowledgeable and honest.
He communicates well with you the client as well with the Realtors involved, let’s you know upfront what he will need from you then stays in touch every step of the way and gets you to the closing table.
I am very proud to recommend him for your financial needs.
Mike B.

Mike Bisbikis

I was initially with another lender before switching over to Eagle Home Financial (BEST DECISION EVER!) This company came highly recommended to me and I got to experience first-hand why. My Loan Officer Aval went above and beyond to make sure my home-buying experience was as seamless as it could. Aval is highly proficient at what he does. He deserves more than 5 stars and I look forward to working with him again on my next home.

J Tibule

I have known and worked with Doron for 20 years, and as an underwriter I can tell you he has superior knowledge in conventional, FHA and VA products. He always has his clients best interest in mind. He is someone I trust to refer my family and friends to.

Barbara Elliot

Doron Eisenberg helped me and my family finance our new home back in August. Everything went incredibly smooth! He kept me updated with every change, and took the time to educate and inform me about all the details so I was never caught off guard. He had a personal touch and I knew he had my best interest in mind.
All that combined with working closely with me to make sure my monthly payment was where I wanted it to be - and still meeting our desired price range!
The whole experience was great. I will never go anywhere else for our mortgage needs!
Thank you so much Doron!

Brad Johnson

Very helpful at every step, patiently and thoroughly answered all of my questions and made the entire process smooth and easy. Thank you!

Amber Steffen

My experience with Doron Eisenberg was exceptional. While other loan officers complicate the process, Doron simplifies things making the entire experience pleasant. He is the most professional and conscientious person I have worked with in this business. I recommend his service without reservation.

Wade McCann

My husband and I were first time home buyers. Our realtor and a few friends all recommended someone. We compared each of them and Eagle Home Financial was by far the best rate. We dealt with Doron he is very professional and works super fast! We never had to chase him down he was always on top of his work with us. Our realtor says he’s one of the fastest and most organized lenders he’s ever dealt with. I don’t know much about loans but thankfully Doron was very thorough, knowledgeable, and patient with all of my many questions. My parents were so impressed with how well he did for us that they reached out to him and he refinanced they’re home and saved them so much money! I would Eagle finance to everyone!

Farrah MacColl

As a first time home buyer, the entire experience can be extremely stressful and confusing. Brennan Pitcher is without a doubt the most professional and personable individual I talked to throughout my entire loan process. Have questions about wording in the paperwork, he’s got you. Need a quick estimate for closing costs. He’s got you. Want to close in LESS THAN 15 days?!?! He’s. Got. You. I will continue to look for new opportunities to work with Brennan moving forward and am incredibly grateful for his expertise and kindness.

KC Pepper

Eagle home financial worked very quick helping us out in just 12 days totally recommend them to friends and family thank you eagle home financial

Scott Pease

I was introduced to Jason right as everything was shutting down in Michigan due to COVID-19. I explained my situation and he jumped into action to move quickly, ultimately helping me to refinance my home. He was working from home with kids, and struggling like most parents to balance work and kids, but found ways to be responsive, consultative, direct, and helpful. I was really grateful for his support and the speed with which he worked, and I highly recommend working with him!

Natalie Bruno

Mike was excellent to work with VERY professional, helpful and informative all around GREAT person to work with with a great Personality. I would definitely refer any looking for a mortgage broker to go with him.

Shawn Bride-Fowler

My daughter and son in law just purchased there first home and used Eagle Home Financial and worked with Doron so when she was so happy with there experience I decided to refinance with him it was incredibly easy and very much worth it quick as well he got me a excellent interest rate and helped save lots of money I would highly recommend Eagle Home and Doron for all your mortgage needs

Rosanna Fachou

Brennan Pitcher helped my husband and me buy our first house! He was extremely knowledgeable and responsive. He helped us through the mortgage process step by step, and we’d highly recommend working with him. Brennan treats you like family.

Marissa Engelhardt

My husband and I started working with Mike from Eagle Home Financial at the suggestion of our real estate agent. It was one of the best decisions we made in the home buying process. We were under a tight deadline to get into our new home and Mike was completely dedicated to getting the closing done as quickly as possible. He also locked in our rate at the optimal time. He is thorough, responsive and an excellent communicator. We always knew exactly where we were in the process. Besides being a true professional, he is friendly and easy to talk to. It was a pleasure working with Mike/Eagle Home Financial and I highly recommend them!

Ann	S

Vinny Batts

Doron Eisenberg and the team at Eagle Home Financial have been wonderful to work with. Doron is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to closing loans quickly. He works hard for each and every client to make sure they have the best experience, loan program, rate and are kept informed during the entire loan process. I would recommend him to all of my family and friends.

Sandra Hermiz

One of the key things I look for in other real estate industry professionals is what priority they put on the client. Doron goes above and beyond to put his clients needs first. Making sure they are well informed and confident in the home loan process they are going through. Doron is fanatic at communication and follow up. I'm grateful to have someone like Doron and his team at Eagle Home Financial to work with!

Nathan	Boji

Best service ever! My loan agent was Doron Eisenberg and he just made this experience so easy. He is very efficient and definitely knows what he is doing. The communication between us was a breeze and he made sure that we knew everything that was happening, step by step. It went so well that from from start to finish the whole process only took 3 weeks. They were awesome! I highly recommend them.

Casey York

Doron Eisenberg was amazing with his efficiency and helpfulness! He made working with Eagle simple and easy.

Vicki Galloway Burr

Doron was an incredible resource through the process of purchasing our first home. At no point in the process did I feel rushed, and Doron always answered all of our questions professionally and in a timely manner. Would highly recommend working with him!

Will Goeringer

Doron Eisenberg is the best and has been our trusted advisor on mortgages over many years. Doron is a true professional and has a wealth of knowledge in finance. We have completed both home purchases and refinances with Doron and couldn't be more satisfied. Thanks!

Joy Bullock

Eagle Home Financial exceeded my expectations! The quick closing process was impressive, and their team was fantastic at communication. A top-notch experience.

Matt	Schwab

I had a great overall experience with Eagle Home Financial. They were extremely knowledgeable and made the entire mortgage process very quick and easy. Any large purchase can be overwhelming but they were there to promptly answer any and all questions. I would highly recommend Eagle Home to any friends or family.

Ricky Gundrum

Doron Eisenberg with Eagle Home Financial is the consummate professional. He provides 5 star service both in finding the best interest rate, understanding the clients needs, and has the best communication skills!

I refer all my Buyer Clients to him and also used him with my home purchase. 5 Star in every way and every day!!!

Vicki Burr

Doron Eisenberg at Eagle Home Financial helped us so professionally and expedited our closing in a way we wouldn't have thought possible! He was attentive, communicative, and knowledgeable - we highly recommend him for mortgage broker services.

Sarah Traxler

I would recommend to my family and friends. They were personable professional and always stayed in touch to make sure I was aware with what was going on with my loan at all times. My purchase loan was cleared to close in 7 days!!!

Steve Presutti

Our mortgage experience with Mike was a great experience. Excellent service and communication. Highly recommend.

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