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New 3.5% grant option available in DPA Advantage (Down Payment Assistance)

November 6, 2019

Rob Chrisman's Daily Mortgage News & Commentary

AFR has announced that beginning Friday, November 8, a 3.5% grant option will be available in the DPA Advantage (Down Payment Assistance) Program, allowing eligible home buyers to qualify for the full 3.5% required down payment. In addition to helping first-time and moderate-income home buyers, DPA Advantage is also available to make the dream of homeownership easier for first-responders, educators, medical personnel, civil servants, and military personnel.

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What Should Tech Do For You?

October 1, 2019

Scotsman Guide

AFR COO Bill Packer explains that in an increasingly digital world, one of the best investments that lenders can make is in technology. This includes providing a menu of tools to support their originator partners, so they can find the right solutions for their clients.

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American Financial Resources, Inc. Offers Pricing on ARIVE

July 15, 2019

PR Newswire

American Financial Resources, Inc. (AFR) is pleased to announce that its pricing is now available in the ARIVE lender marketplace, a digital platform developed to serve independent mortgage experts. AFR continuously works to bring to market innovative solutions to streamline and simplify the lending process and support mortgage brokers.

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Wharton Op-Ed Cites Need for More Hands-on Housing Policy

July 10, 2019

National Mortgage Professional Magazine

“Very interesting article about the need for affordable housing and the negative effects on certain demographics,” Brandao said on her LinkedIn page. “As mortgage professionals, we need to continue to be a trusted advisor for the families who have put their trust in us, whether it’s purchasing a home as a multigenerational household,buying the fixer upper, building a new home in a rural area or purchasing a manufactured home we need to provide the expertise to guide them home.”

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