In this episode of The Mortgage Guy Podcast, Adam Rose sits down with Jim Luana, a new loan officer at Western Ohio Mortgage Company (WOMC). Jim shares his experience stepping into the mortgage industry, what he's learned so far, and the challenges and opportunities that come with being a new loan officer.

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🏡 Thinking about buying a home that needs some repairs? The USDA Repair Escrow program could be a great solution! In this episode of The Mortgage Guy Podcast, we break down how it works and why it's becoming more relevant in today's market.

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In this episode of The Mortgage Guy Podcast, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about appraisals—one of the most critical (and often misunderstood) parts of the homebuying process. Here’s what we cover: ✅ Why appraisals are so important to lenders and how they’re scrutinized by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and other agencies. ✅ Common sticking points with appraisals for buyers, sellers, and realtors. ✅ Unacceptable appraisal practices: How comps, property conditions, and neighborhood factors impact valuation. ✅ Why some appraisals come in lower than expected and what options you have when this happens. ✅ How appraisers’ decisions affect their licensing, lenders, and the overall mortgage process.

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