Mortgage Blog - Mid America Mortgage Services

Top 7 Frequently Asked Home Buying Questions

June 15, 2020 By Ralph Gates

The home buying process can create many emotions and can sometimes be confusing. Whether this is your first home or second, it is good for the buyer to be educated and prepared for the process ahead. If you are unsure of something during the process, just ask! Remember, when it comes to home buying, there…

Mortgage Broker vs. Mortgage Banker vs. Institutional Lender: What is the Difference?

June 9, 2020 By Ralph Gates

When shopping for a mortgage, you’re mostly looking for the best interest rates and terms you can find, while the type of lender doesn’t usually weigh into the equation. Mortgage banks, mortgage brokers, and your local bank can all offer mortgages — but why do you need to know the difference? That answer lies in…

3 Tips on Getting into Rental Property

June 3, 2020 By Ralph Gates

Are you thinking of investing in rental property? Before making any decisions, you should know both the risks and rewards that come along with it. Real estate can provide many benefits, however, it is best to be well-versed before spending thousands of dollars. Here are our top 3 tips on rental property. 1. Find the…

4 Reasons Why You Should Not Ignore Home Maintenance

May 30, 2020 By Ralph Gates

A home is one of the biggest assets that most individuals own and taking care of such an investment after purchasing it is not an option. Part of the reason why you should ensure that your home is in excellent condition is to avoid expensive repairs, improve its curb appeal, keep bacteria from festering within…

4 Costs That Surprise Many First-Time Homebuyers

May 25, 2020 By Ralph Gates

After saving up, you are finally ready to make an offer on your dream home! Well done! But, there are some things you need to know before you book the moving truck… The sale price is just one piece of the pie. When it comes to underestimating other associated costs, first-time homebuyers are particularly vulnerable.…

Mid America Mortgage Services, Inc, NMLS #1142067
200 E Walnut St.
Columbia, MO 65203

Phone: (573) 875-1100

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Michelle, I want to thank you for all of your efforts on the loan. I never knew how much information the needed! I appreciate your personal nature and ease of working together. Thank you for making this happen! :)

Amy

"One of the main things that I loved about Michelle was she was so organized. She would meet us at any location she needed to, and to be honest she had the absolute lowest interest rate. They were always very transparent with fees so there were no surprises. Michelle was always super easy and we would always run in talk to her even it was for a few minutes. The best thing was the process was very, very smooth."

Chris and Jamie

"My wife and I have moved around quite a bit with my job so we have been through the process before, but we have never had anybody help us as much as Michelle West Mid America Mortgage Services, Inc did. We needed a loan for a new construction home and they were able to help us out with all of our needs and make us feel comfortable with what we were doing moving forward. They did a good job of walking us through the paperwork to make sure that we were pre-approved for a certain amount."

Jason

"My family owns Tiger Ice Company. My experience with Ralph at Mid America started with Tiger Ice because we needed to expand our facility. When we went in to talk to Ralph at Mid America, he pretty much was straight up with us and told us we needed to go back to the drawing board. We came back with new numbers and a new plan, and we built the facility and everything was fine. Our dream of that would not have been possible at all without Mid America Mortgage Services, Inc and Ralph. They don’t tell you what you want to hear, they tell you the truth and that's what we weren't getting from other banks."

Andy

"I knew Jeanie Byland for a long time. She made the process so easy. One of the things I probably appreciated the most was that she didn't want to spoil the excitement of closing on a new house by showing up on closing day finding out that we owe a lot more than we thought. They were upfront with that information right from the get-go, and that’s because it’s just like they say, ‘They wouldn’t put you in a loan that they would be comfortable taking themselves.’”

Jamie

Selling our home of 17 years and building a new home was a very emotional time for our family. We were ready for the next adventure in our lives but knew there were numerous steps involved. The search for a mortgage officer was simple, Michelle was our choice. Her guidance and knowledge made the process as easy as possible. When we had questions, she was always there to give us an answer and discuss our options. The employees of Mid America Mortgage Services, Inc like Michelle will keep us returning for our mortgage needs.

Chad and Julee

"When we were 18 and 19 years old no one wanted to help us get started. But Michelle took us under her wing 6 years ago next month. There is a lot of people out there that could of taken advantage of us many of times because we had no idea what was going on. For Michelle to stand beside us and walk us through, and not let us get into something that could get us in a lot of trouble means the world. We thank Michelle and we are extremely blessed to be able to work with her and her team. I have never even thought about talking to another lender and will always be loyal to Mid America Mortgage Services, Inc."

Cody and Morgan

"I’m a very loyal customer at Mid America Mortgage Services, Inc. I have an addiction to building houses and designing them, and they are always right there with me every step of the way helping me get the best loan product and the best rates whenever I am ready to build. They make sure you don’t get a loan that you can’t afford. The whole process was very smooth. I would recommend Mid America Mortgage Services, Inc to anyone because they are always there to teach you, help you, and make it easy for you every step of the way."

Kate

"They really explained the process to us very well and made us feel very comfortable, specifically Jeanie Byland. I have never asked a question that I felt dumb about. They really wanted to educate us and have been fantastic. The interest rates changed one day and they called me to say, ‘Hey we might ought to look into refinancing your loan’. I really felt like they had our best interest at heart."

Steve

"I have had mortgages since 2004 in Columbia and have gone through a couple of banks, but over the last several years, the last couple of houses have been with Mid America Mortgage Services, Inc. Michelle has told us many times, 'I am not going to put you in a situation I am not comfortable with you being in, regardless of what it means for our company'.

Heidi always has a smile on her face and when you walk through the door, they recognize you and say “Hi”. I definitely recommend anyone who is in the home buying, purchasing, refinancing, upgrading business to go to Mid America Mortgage Services, Inc, ask for Michelle because they are going to be the best person you can work with."

John