All posts by Jason Carter


  • Options for Self-Employed Borrowers

      It is commonly believed that it is nearly impossible for self-employed people to be approved for a home loan. This is not always the case. While there are a few complications that can arise when a self-employed person applies for a loan, there are certain precautions that can be taken to help ease the […]
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  • Thank you for coming to our GREATEST Crawfish Boil EVER

       Thank you to everyone who came out to the GREATEST Crawfish Boil EVER last month! Special thanks to Jed Clampit for keeping us entertained and to our cook, Jackson Williams for keeping the crawfish and veggies flowing. Thanks to West End for letting us host the event at your location and to Premium Brands […]
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  • Choosing Between Fixed-Rate and Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

    The difference between a fixed-rate and an adjustable-rate mortgage is the amount of time the interest rate of the loan is fixed. With a fixed-rate mortgage, the interest rate is locked in at origination and will remain fixed for life of the loan. With an adjustable-rate mortgage, the interest rate remains fixed for a set […]
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  • VIDEO: Utilizing Home Equity

    There are many benefits that come from being a home owner, and one of the biggest is the ability to utilize the equity in your home. Over time, home equity increases and that investment can be used in a variety of ways. In order to utilize the equity in your home, you will have to […]
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  • VIDEO: Now is the Perfect Time to Refinance

        Mortgage rates have plummeted to their lowest mark in the last two years.  This means that now is the perfect time to refinance even if you have recently purchased or refinanced your home.  Here are some important facts to consider when choosing Simply Home Lending for your refinance. Multiple Options Available There are […]
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  • VIDEO: The 8th Annual Greatest Crawfish Boil EVER!

    Join us on May 8th from 2-6PM for the Greatest Crawfish Boil EVER! Don’t believe us? Watch this highlight reel from previous years to see what you’ve missed. This year you can catch us and our old friend Jed Clampit at West End just off Dickson Street. See you there rain or shine!!!
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  • VIDEO: What to Look for in Your Real Estate Purchase Contract

    With every purchase transaction, there has to be a purchase agreement in the form of a contract. Whether it’s downloaded from the internet or drawn up by an attorney, there are areas that can easily be done incorrectly. Knowing these areas, and making sure they are done properly, will help make the lending side of […]
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  • Mortgage Options

    Homebuyers looking to get into the mortgage market will have different options than they did just a few years ago. If you’re looking for a home loan, you’ll find that there are four basic types of loans to choose from: Conventional Mortgages, FHA Loans, and USDA, or Rural Development (RD), Loans. Here’s a look at […]
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