APM BLOG

Summer is here, the sun is out… and the beach is calling your name! A day in the sun splashing in the water is just what you need to recharge and reconnect with friends and family! Here are ten must haves and a few hacks to add to your packing list that are sure to make the day stress free and all about sand castles, splashing in the water and relaxing in the sun!

We are proud to share that American Pacific Mortgage has moved up to #12 in the Scotsman Guide Top Mortgage Lender rankings, up two spaces from last year!

While we’re now licensed in 32 states, we achieved this honor while being licensed in just 26 states, whereas nearly every other top 15 Lender was licensed in all 50 states. With pending licenses in 5 more states we’re growing strong.

What we believe is simple: by Creating Experiences That Matter™ for our employees, they pay it forward with our sales teams, who perpetuate the experience with their clients in delivering homeownership in their local communities.

We take ownership of the entire loan process – from education, to our product offerings, to qualifying the homebuyer, to working hand-in-hand with everyone involved ensuring professional and on-time closings. We are 100% client focused, and really do care about getting the right solutions for our clients, and that makes all the difference.

It looks like our customers agree, with over 33,000 published consumer reviews and an average rating of 4.96 stars –we couldn’t be more thrilled!

In 2018, we served over 25,155 customers and funded over $8.2 billion in home loans, growing our market share while others contracted.

Among other awards, APM has also been voted a top mortgage employer for 5 years running by NMP Magazine and one of the 50 best places to work by Mortgage Executive Magazine.

APM was launched in 1996, with a group of 30 people and now employs over 2,000 employees in nearly 200 branches. The one thing that has never changed is our unwavering commitment to support our branch managers and loan officers. We give our originators the culture and resources to provide a unique and superior customer experience for our borrowers.

Our growth is proof positive that each and every one of us is busy every day Creating Experiences That Matter™ in delivering homeownership. Look out top 10 – we’re coming for you!

Veterans and service members have had the VA home loan benefit since 1944, and with millions eligible, there are still questions about what the benefits are of utilizing the VA Loan compared to other loans.

Imagine you’re shopping for a home, you find the home of your dreams…and for whatever reason, you can’t traditionally qualify for the loan to purchase it. Sadly, for many prospective home buyers, this was the end of the road to purchase that home – but that’s no longer the case.

Reverse Mortgages Explained

You may be hearing a lot about Reverse Mortgages in commercials on radio and television lately. Sometimes it’s hard to decipher what, exactly a reverse mortgage is – or whether it’s something for you to consider for yourself. There’s a lot of information out there, so we wanted to break it down in easy-to-understand bites to make your decision-making as easy as possible.

In hot real estate markets, it can be frustrating to get a foot in the door of home ownership.  Manufactured homes are becoming more and more popular as an affordable option but have traditionally been difficult to finance.  Our Manufactured Select program seeks to change that and has been designed specifically to give home buyers more options for affordable housing.

Shopping for a home can be exciting and nerve-wracking.  When the market is tight, and you’re competing against multiple offers – especially when some of those offers are for cash – it can be downright frustrating.

Memorial Day is celebrated by many with cookouts and parties and signifies the beginning of the summer season. It’s important, however, to respect and observe the actual meaning of Memorial Day, which is a National Day of Mourning honoring those who have died serving the U.S. Armed Forces. If you’re hosting a gathering, it’s important to remember that for many, this is a tough day. It’s difficult to raise a glass and light off fireworks and smile with the crowd when the observance hits close to home.

At American Pacific Mortgage (APM), we know that Creating Experiences That Matter^™ for our customers starts at home. That’s why we take time every year to recognize employees who live our culture and values every day, and go above and beyond for our clients in every interaction.

The last several years have been very good for property values for most areas of the United States.  According to the National Association of Realtors market growth will likely flatten out a bit for 2019, but still continue to improve at a more moderate pace.

Looking to Buy While You Are Selling?

Buying a home is thrilling and exciting and terrifying all at once.  Add in the fact that you haven’t sold your current home, and there are many more moving parts to your transaction.  In a hot real estate market, sometimes you have to jump in and make an offer before you’re quite ready (or able) to sell your current home.  If you have a hefty savings account and income sufficient to qualify for both of your mortgages, it might not be a problem, But for millions of homeowners, this scenario requires a different solution.

Let’s face it, throwing a birthday party for kids these days can be a huge undertaking.  Besides the fact that parties are getting out of hand, they’re hitting our pocketbooks harder than ever.  Here are 10 tips for kids’ parties that can help create a fun experience without breaking the bank.

Deciding to sell your home can be an exciting, albeit stressful, time.  One way to take some of the pressure off is to get pre-approved for your next home purchase before you list.  Why would this take the pressure off?  Let’s explore the options this opens up for you:

As part of American Pacific Mortgage's (APM) vision to Create Experiences That Matter^TM, the APMCares Foundation serves to provide the means for its partners and employees to make a difference in various communities through time and financial donations.

Buying a new home is an exciting time for nearly anyone, but when you still haven’t sold your old home it can get a bit tricky. There are a few scenarios to think about – all of which have ways for you to help make the process a little easier – and hopefully a lot less stressful.

If you’re thinking about purchasing your first home, you may feel overwhelmed or confused on where and how to start. What are the first steps? Who should you talk to first? What professionals should you use?

Starting the home buying process doesn’t have to be overwhelming or confusing. At American Pacific Mortgage, our loan advisors are here to help you navigate the entire process and walk you through it.

Thinking about buying your first home is an exciting process. It can also be stressful, especially for those who are unsure how they will come up with a down payment. The National Association of Realtors found that 25% of individuals feel that saving for a down payment is the most difficult part of the homebuying process.