On the sixth episode of Closing Day, we discuss the difference between a lender and a broker and what happens after you make an offer. Kyle interviews Cathy Swofford, a broker at Missoula Mortgage where she helps people find the loan they need to get into a home. She is a vetern of the US Air Force and has many years of experience as a broker in the state of Montana.

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Kyle and Cathy dive into these topics and more giving listeners great information and tangible action steps that can be taken to help them reach their own Closing Day on their first home!

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Special Guest: Cathy Swofford.

On the fifth episode of Closing Day, we talk about what it looks like to work with a realtor! Kyle interviews Andrew Squires, a realistate advisor with Engel & Volkers Western Frontier here in Missoula. Andrew has a background in business, education, and real estate, all of which have given him a powerful outlook on the home-buying process, helping our listeners get into their first home!

Topics addressed in this episode:

Kyle and Andrew dive into these topics and more giving listeners great information and tangible action steps that can be taken to help them reach their own Closing Day on their first home!

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Special Guest: Andrew Squires.

On the fourth episode of Closing Day, we talk about what it looks like to work with your lender as closing day approaches. Kyle interviews Julie Lapham, a loan officer with Mann Mortgage here in Missoula, Montana. With over 20 years of experience as a loan officer, Julie is an advocate for a simple, educational experience throughout the lending process.

Topics addressed in this episode:

Kyle and Julie dive into these topics and more giving listeners great information and tangible action steps that can be taken to help them reach their own Closing Day on their first home!

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Special Guest: Julie Lapham.

On episode three of Closing Day, we address the process of choosing a lender and how to approach the financial piece of buying your first home all from a bank lender’s point of view. Kyle interviews Ronnie Stevens, a home lender at First Interstate Bank here in Missoula, Montana who has been working in this role for over 17 years. As a lender, Ronnie considers herself to be an educator, helping home buyers through this process that is often very confusing. She believes you can never be too early or too late when it comes to meeting with a lender so take advantage of the, often free, pre-qualification process

Topics addressed in this episode:

Ronnie and Kyle address the above topics and more as they dive into the lending process for first time homebuyers.

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Special Guest: Ronnie Stevens.

On the second episode of Closing Day, we tackle the topic of budgeting! Kyle interviews Katie Sadowski who teaches the Financial Fitness course at Homeword here in Missoula, Montana. Katie has a background in accounting and outdoor education, helping her become an excelent financial "quarterback" for the people who take her course.

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Katie brings a ton of energy to the podcast as she dives into these topics and more, helping you get closer to closing day!

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Special Guest: Katie Sadowski.

On the first episode of Closing Day, we tackle the question, “how do I know if I should rent or buy?” Kyle interviews Julie Pavlish, a homebuyer educator from Homeword here in Missoula, Montana where she teaches a HUD certified class for first time homebuyers. She has a background teaching financial literacy to everyone from small children to people making the largest purchase of their life- a home!

Topics addressed in this episode:

Kyle and Julie dive into these topics and more giving listeners great information and tangible action steps that can be taken to help them reach their own Closing Day on their first home!

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Visit our website to contact us and for more information about Closing Day!

Special Guest: Julie Pavlish.