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What to Know About Income When Buying a Home as a Retiree

June 10, 2022 by Blue Square Mortgage

If you ever purchased a home while you were a working employee, you probably remember providing pay stubs and your W-2 form to verify your income.But if you are currently retired and thinking about purchasing a home, you may no longer have employer income. That does not mean lenders are not interested in your income […]

Shopping For Mortgage With Poor Credit

March 22, 2022 by admin

Are you shopping for a mortgage with poor credit? If so, finding the right company to work with is essential for saving money and staying safe. In this post, we go over some key considerations when you are evaluating poor credit mortgage companies. Evaluating Poor Credit Work with a broker, not a lender. To start […]

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Emily Wing

23:00 05 Aug 22

We refinanced our mortgage with Mike and recommend him highly! He found us by far the best rate around, and walked us through every step of the process in a friendly and accessible manner. He explained things to us when needed, and was always thinking a step ahead to make sure the process went smoothly and there were no surprises. We feel lucky to have worked with him. Thank you, Mike!

Edrienne Chan

03:49 08 Jun 22

Mike was super helpful in my quest for more understanding of real estate investment. Extremely informing and really wanted to educate. He listened well, and although my needs cannot be met at this lender, he was still happy to help. Very grateful to have given him a call

Kim Meyer

19:17 19 May 22

I have worked with Mike as a lender for several years. Our partnership with buyers, Mike as the lender and myself as the REALTOR are 100% successful and the buyers are consistently thrilled with results. Mike works hard to get the best rate possible for the buyers, helps educate everyone on market knowledge and helps make the process go smoothly from start to closing. The buyers that I work with appreciate having as much market information as possible - I find this is a great approach to helping buyers feel confident to find the best home for their housing needs/wants. I look forward to many more successful transactions with Mike!

Anton Cauthorn

01:41 14 May 22

Mike did an amazing job helping me set up a loan to purchase my home. Mike had a personal touch and it felt like I had someone on my team helping me the entire time. He got me a lower rate than the other lenders I was looking at going through and he made the whole process simple and easy. The best part was that we ran into a number of complications along the way and Mike worked hared to find solutions every time to make things work out smoothly. I highly recommend Mike and feel lucky to have found him to work with on my loan.

Danny Yang

17:51 11 May 22

I had a smooth experience with Mike as a first time homebuyer. He walked me through the process and explained everything and made sure I understood it all. Made the entire process a lot easier and less intimidating than I thought it was going to be.

Dan Hoffman

00:51 11 May 22

Mike helped me close on a very complicated loan and I would gladly use him again. He went above and beyond to guide us through the process and made sure I was informed every step of the way. If you work with Blue Square Mortgage you will receive as much assistance and guidance as you like up to and through closing. Thanks for your help Mike!

Martin Monteblanco

02:56 11 Apr 22

Mike was super helpful with the process of buying our first home .Definitely recommend for any first time home buyers .

Lucio Maldonado

23:05 21 Mar 22

Mike was excellent and extremely professional. I did not end up going with him, as he told me candidly when he could not beat a competitor's rate, and therefore told me to go with the competitor. Very refreshing. Thanks a lot, Mike.

Kathy Hattori

22:14 03 Dec 21

This is our second time working with Mike and we could not be happier. Mike is personable, ethical, professional and absolutely knows his stuff. We had a wish list for our refinance (lower payments and interest rate plus funds to renovate) and he accomplished everything we wanted so we're thrilled. Mike's a treasure. Work with him.

Kristin Gardner

17:35 03 Dec 21

Mike is an extremely professional and knowledgeable person to work with. He has assisted me in several different scenarios and because of his help I have been able to make an informed and beneficial decision. I cannot recommend working with him enough! He is thorough and quick with his work and utilized excellent resources to get the best results and answers for his customers. We will definitely be return and repeat customers.

Megan King

19:20 22 Nov 21

We are looking into refinancing our home due to rising interest rates and reached out to Mike. We initially reached out based on the great Google reviews and Blue Square Mortgage's proximity to our home. I submitted an online inquiry and Mike got back to me quickly with an email. His honestly and transparency and wealth of knowledge were an invaluable resource and I truly appreciate the time that he took to talk to me about my refinancing options. If you are looking for a mortgage professional who will make you feel secure and help you understand the process with most likely your biggest investment call Blue Square Mortgage.

Kristen Weber

19:35 17 Nov 21

I could not be happier with the rate and service that we got from Mike Peacore. He is super straight forward and gave us the best rates. He is very responsive and personable. I would highly recommend him.

Rosemary Le

06:51 23 Oct 21

As a first time home buyer, I really appreciate how transparent and patient Mike was. Even before he knew that I would choose him as my mortgage broker, he was willing to walk me through every single aspect of the home buying process and let me know what to expect from other brokers/lenders. I specifically told him to give me all the details, keep track of all of the milestones/deadlines, and provide frequent reminders. At first the information he provided was a little overwhelming, but he understood that I would ask a lot of the same questions down the road. The process went very smooth and even on signing day he offered to be there in person with me since my realtor was on vacation. In summary, I really appreciated the transparency, how he was never pushy for my service or if he needed anything from me, the clear and detailed information he provided, and the friendly and patient service that I received.

Emelie Montgomery-Jones

17:11 29 Sep 21

Mike, thank you so much for guiding me through the process of refinancing my investment property. I certainly would have been lost without you. If the situation arises, I will highly recommend you to others. Your expertise, advice and timely communication kept my anxiety levels low. I am extremely happy with the outcome.Sincerely,Emelie MJ

Stefan Muehleis

18:26 17 Sep 21

I refinanced with Mike and everything went very fast, smooth and flawless.Not to mention that I got the best rate out there. Excellent job!!!

Leon Liu

22:40 03 Jun 21

Mike helped us to close a refinance process effectively:- Mike identified a good program for our rental property. We managed the entire process remotely.- Refinance closing was fast. Faster than our new purchase loan earlier this year.- Great communication, very responsive and accurate.- Would recommend to friends and work with Mike again.

Mark Kilcup

23:43 26 Jan 21

Duncan Wray was an absolute professional to work with during this process. They had a super competitive rate and were able to work with the VA on my refi. I recommend Duncan and his team!

Scott Matlock

23:01 23 Dec 20

Max at Team Blue Square was extremely helpful and positive during my entire refinance process. We had a few hurdles along the way, but he was always positive and super responsive to all of my questions. Not only did he lock me in at a great rate, but I was continually impressed by his knowledge and accommodating attitude. He was a true professional, and you can tell he truly cares about customer service. Couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. 5-stars!!!!

Tamara Atkins

17:03 01 Sep 20

This was our 3rd time financing/refinancing with Mike Peacore. As always, he was so professional, expedient, and helpful. Everything went smoothly with Mike guiding the process the whole way to closing. Have referred him to many friends!

Justin Lonergan

04:42 20 Aug 20

Sean was fantastic through our VA refi. Blue Square's rates were the most competitive of the companies I screened, and the application could not have been easier. I probably spent less than 5 total hours on the refinance, saved my family hundreds per month, and I very much attribute that smooth process to Blue Square's and Sean's attentiveness. I have already recommended them to peers and would wholeheartedly recommend giving them a call to see what they can do for you.

RD Kent

03:44 20 Aug 20

Very responsive, friendly, and helpful. Excellent experience!

Jeremy Kirsch

01:54 20 Aug 20

I just closed and recorded and I wanted to thank Kathy S. for her excellent service and support and for giving me the best deal ever. I am getting looks of disbelief when I tell people, especially those with conventional loans who can’t even come close!With Kathy, every question was answered and there were no surprises, except the good kind. No weirdness, everything disclosed.I've purchased and sold and refinanced a number of times, it's usually a stressful experience even without having to move. Not this time.Prior to dealing with Kathy and Blue Square, I had previously used a broker a couple of times before, whom I considered excellent and I was very happy with. With that said, if I ever need another loan, I will come to Kathy and Blue Square first. Without a doubt.And I will be recommending Kathy to anyone who needs a loan, especially those in the VA IRRL category.Again, thank you Kathy for all you did!

manjusha n

00:58 11 Jul 20

Spoke to Mike Peacore about Home purchase mortgage. He was very responsive and helpful. I was shopping around for rates and he gave a quote and gave me tips on getting better rates. He really cares about his clients and great to talk to. I highly recommend Blue Square Mortgage for good interest rates and Mike for his outstanding service. Thank you!

Kevin Hoy

17:18 05 Jun 20

I contacted Blue Square based on a Google search for VA IRRRL. Mike was very helpful in explaining the parts of the refinance process to me and helping me understand not only what everything means but also how and why he is able to offer lower rates than most of the big name lenders. I look forward to doing business with Mike again.

Andrew Gray

00:08 23 May 20

As a first time home buyer, I feel extremely lucky we went with Mike at Blue Square as our mortgage broker. He was professional, thorough, and more than happy to answer all of our questions about the process. His rate and fee estimates were considerably lower than other lenders we considered. He worked nights and weekends during the closing process and we wound up closing early. I look forward to working with him on a refi and eventually our next home purchase!

Mary Jo Carson

17:48 09 Mar 20

I've refinanced my home about 4 years ago and had such a positive experience with Mike, that I reached out to him again. I wanted to see if it would be prudent to do so again. He ran the numbers and found for me, this wouldn't be the best thing to do. I appreciate his help and honesty.

Rob Luecke

15:29 05 Mar 20

I am in the business and have done over 1,000 real estate transaction, have several rentals and Mike did a bang up Job.

Lana Zielke

06:15 12 Jan 20

I found Mike online by searching online to see what mortgage brokers came highly recommended in the Seattle area. I was not disappointed! He worked fantastically with my real estate agent. Made the whole process super simple. And not only did we close on time, we closed early (25 days after our offer was accepted)!! He negotiated the PMI with the lender based on credit score so I have an incredibly low monthly PMI! And in the week of escrow, my monthly payment came down by about $40. I couldn’t be happier with his service. He was quick, attentive, very responsive, and easy to work with. I highly recommend him!

Kyle Acheson

18:44 31 Dec 19

Mike was great to work with. He really helped us through the process and answered all of our questions timely and thoroughly. Would work with again.

jeffrey bley

18:49 20 Dec 19

Mike Peacore was thorough and very helpful in getting me a competitive rate. He always kept me up to date on the current status, and was more than happy to help explain things to me when there was something I didn't understand. I was able to make informed decisions and I was very happy with my refinance. Thanks Mike!

Blue Square Mortgage is an Equal Housing Lender. As prohibited by federal law, we do not engage in business practices that discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, because all or part of your income may be derived from any public assistance program, or because you have, in good faith, exercised any right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. Disclaimer: Programs subject to change without notice. All borrowers must qualify per program guidelines.

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