The Affinity Advantage: Why Experience Matters You’ve seen the steps, but why choose Affinity Group Mortgage to guide you through them? Simply put, Affinity Group Mortgage is an expert at finding the right loan for you. We live and breathe…
Save Now, Settle In: How Our Free 1-0 Buydown Slashes Your First-Year Payments
Let’s be honest: moving into a new home is a rollercoaster. On one hand, you’ve finally got the keys to that beautiful place in Columbus, Ohio. You’re envisioning the summer BBQs and the cozy winter nights. On the other hand,…
Patience Pays: How ‘Old’ Listings in Ohio Can Score You a New Home Discount
We’ve all been there. You set up your real estate alerts, and the second a "New Listing" notification pops up on your phone, you’re already mentally arranging your furniture in the living room. There’s a certain rush that comes with…
“Fannie Mae” LLPA: The Hidden Government Tax on Home Buyers
You’re scrolling through your phone, probably sipping a coffee at a shop in the Short North or heading back from a long day in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. You see an ad: “Low mortgage rates starting at X.XX%!” You think, “Perfect…
Your First Home Awaits: How to Get Low Mortgage Rates and a Quick Closing
Buying your first home is probably the biggest "adulting" moment you’ll ever have. It’s a mix of pure excitement, scouring Zillow for that perfect kitchen island, and, let’s be honest, a little bit of "what on earth am I doing?"…
Maximizing Your Service: How to Secure Low VA Mortgage Rates and a Quick Closing
If you’ve served in the military, you’ve earned more than just a uniform and some incredible stories; you’ve earned one of the most powerful financial tools in the American real estate market: the VA Home Loan. I’m Steven Scott, and…
Planning Your Next Move? Try Our New Mortgage Calculator!
If you have spent any time lately scrolling through real estate listings in the middle of the night, perhaps eyeing a beautiful brick home in German Village or a modern build in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, you know the…
Big Changes for Condos: What Fannie Mae’s New Rules Mean for You
If you’ve been shopping for a condo lately, or if you currently own one and are keeping an eye on your association’s monthly dues, you know that the world of condo financing has felt a bit like a game of…
How Oil Prices Impact Your Mortgage Rate: What Every Homebuyer Should Know
Hey there! Steven Scott here from Affinity Group Mortgage. If you’ve been following the news lately, or just noticed that filling up your tank in Columbus is costing a bit more than it did last month, you might be wondering…
How to Dominate Your Bracket: Tips for the Big College Basketball Tournament
Welcome to the most unproductive, exhilarating, and "why-did-I-pick-that-team" three weeks of the year. Here in Columbus, Ohio, we take our sports seriously. Whether we’re debating the best spot for wings in the Short North or analyzing point spreads, the energy…
