I have a passion for the Mortgage business. Since 2002 I have seen so many mortgage scenarios and every scenario has its uniqueness. With the ability to access various lenders, products, guidelines, pricing, that others don’t know or don’t have access to. I can help you get the best Mortgage that fits your needs.
I think Shawn did a speedy job and the realtor was pretty impressed with how quick things wrapped up and we were just chilling at the end there just waiting for the closing to happen.
THANK YOU for all the help with the purchase of my new dream home. You have made this so simple for me. When I had questions; your response time was top notch. Overall; you put the word Awe in AWESOME!!
We highly recommend using Shawn Hunter when buying a home. He was nothing but respectful and amazing through the entire processes. When we had questions, he answered them right away, if we needed help on an application process he was right there waiting to guide us through. Shawn is very efficient and hardworking. We will and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home. Because of Shawn we are first time home buyers and the process went smoothly, he knew exactly what he was doing and is very knowledgeable. We are very happy clients.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Shawn Hunter on both a purchase and a refinance. As a self-employed individual I expected the process to be difficult at best, but Shawn’s knowledge and experience cut out the ‘hassle factor’ on both loans. He delivers on truly personal and customized service and was also able to obtain better pricing and interest rates than I could find elsewhere! Overall my experience with Shawn has been far superior to what I had come to expect of the mortgage industry. There is no question as to whom I’ll go to for future mortgage needs and I will also refer friends and family without hesitation.
Thanks for the fast turnaround, (Shawn)! Great customer service. 🙂
First off, the fact that Shawn stuck with me for the last 2 years while I worked on the financing side of things was awesome. I doubt many would do that. Second, Shawn was very accessible and I think that gave me piece of mind that if there would’ve been any problems they would’ve been fixed immediately. The write ups Shawn did to show cost break down of the houses I was interested in helped a lot as well. Shawn definitely know his stuff!
Steve S. in Bemidji, MN
Working with Shawn was extraordinary and simple. From our first call he was honest and really explained our options on how to accomplish our goal of purchasing our new home! There was literally no pressure and we knew what to expect. The hardest part was just waiting for closing which he said it would be. Shawn definitely took the tough part out of being a first time home buyer! Thank you Shawn for the help, the advice and dedication.
Tanya & Alex J Montgomery, MN
I thank you and appreciate you so much for all your hard work to get this closing on time. You took the time to meet my family and understand my needs and make it work for me on my monthly payments and rates.
You went above and beyond to complete this closing successfully.
Shawn did a great job! This is our first home purchase and although we haven’t been through the process before I think it went great!
I’ve known Shawn for 8 years now and have used him to buy two houses and do one refinance. He will absolutely work his butt off for you. He knows this industry inside and out and will stand up for you to make sure you get the best deal possible. I’ve used him in the past, just got done using him in the present and will absolutely use him in the future.
Shawn was always available and willing during our home buying process. At one point, we were looking at homes on a Saturday and needed to put in an offer by end of day- we texted Shawn and he sent our letter to us and our realtor WITHIN MINUTES. He also took the time to talk through any questions that we had anytime during the process so there were no surprises, he also went to our closing. He made the entire experience very easy. We highly recommend working Shawn Hunter.
Shawn is truly a mortgage professional. Our insurance office has used Shawn on multiple occasions for new mortgages and refinance for our clients.
He is always friendly and good advisor, his work is accurate, efficient and on time.
He is the most trusted mortgage professional I have worked with in my 25 years in the insurance industry.
Who is Your Mortgage Hunter?
Shawn Hunter is a Vice President and licensed Mortgage Loan Officer at Equity Source Mortgage and began his career in May of 2002. At the age of 22 Shawn Hunter came to the Mortgage business from the Recoveries Industry. He picked up on the business rather quickly bringing a young, fast-paced, high-tech touch to the business. His most notable strengths are client communication, pricing strategy and product knowledge. He is an expert in credit as it relates to the loan underwriting process and getting first time home buyers into homes.
Hunter has posted high production numbers at Equity Source Mortgage over his tenure, with the bulk of his business being returning clients and referral business. His past clients appreciate his vast knowledge and share that with others.
Shawn has been a Minnesotan his entire life growing up in the Circle Pines area of the Twin Cities. He has a daughter and resides in Coon Rapids.
The first step to buying a house is to contact Your Mortgage Hunter to get pre-approved. Usually making that first initial contact is tougher for the buyer than the actual Pre Approval process itself. I will ask you a series of questions over the phone and you will follow up with documentation about what we discussed. Then you get in contact with your Real Estate Agent and they will help you find a house for your needs and wants.
A lot of times First Time Homebuyers want to know the rate before taking an application. The rate depends on a variety of factors, here are a few of those factors that sometimes can help or hurt the rate:
Program, Credit Score, Down Payment, Lender, Loan Amount, Term, and Market to name a few.
Once Your Mortgage Hunter takes the loan application these items will be discussed and I can give you an estimate based off your situation.
There are a number of ways on a Conventional loan to avoid payment mortgage insurance.
Mortgage insurance is requires on a Conventional loan when you have a higher loan to value than 80% with the first mortgage holder.
Here are ways
Put down 20%
Do an 80/10/10 or 80/15/5 – The first number is 80% from the first Mortgage Lender the 2nd number in is the 2nd Mortgage Lender so you will have 2 loans. The third number is the down payment from the borrower.
You can do a Lender Paid Mortgage Insurance also known as LPMI then you just have 1 loan. The Mortgage Insurance is actually bought out up front at the beginning of the loan.
The mortgage insurance prices are very cheap and can automatically drop off at 78% loan to value which most people select since there are no price hits.
Veterans – ask me about the VA loans that require no Monthly Mortgage Insurance or no down payment.
I can find out what you are qualified for, however, I will also ask what you are comfortable with for a monthly payment. Everyone has different spending techniques and the person buying the house is the person who knows their budget the most. Then I can give you both what you qualify for and what would be comfortable with based off your budget you told me.
Be a person or be a number?
Have someone working in your behalf or the banks behalf?
Having more options or less options?
Have lower rates and fees or higher rates and fees?
Work with experienced Mortgage Loan Officer or entry level?
Get your loan done on time or experience delays?
Have a better chance of approval or better chance of denial?
Someone responsive or someone who isn’t?
Have your Loan Officer at your closing or let you go through your closing alone?
Someone who under promises and over delivers or over promises and under delivers?