Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Home Buyers Just Loving Low Rates !!


Applications for U.S. home mortgages edged up last week as rates fell for the fifth week in a row, data from an industry group showed on Wednesday.

The 10 year yield is down to 1.69 from 2.04 a few weeks ago.
This means that the rates and costs have come down as well.This is the lowest I have seen the bonds in the past 6 months.
Please let me know if you would like an updated proposal with our current rates and costs?
Have a Great Wednesday!
Steven Banass
Director of Quality Control
steve@truerate.us



Monday, April 22, 2013

truerate Partners Northbrook, Illinois GREAT Mortgage Rates and Excellent Services









Your Professional Loan Originators
Michael Schenk | Loan Originator
350 Pfingsten Road
Ste 103
Northbrook, IL 60062
tel  224.374.1465
cell 312.375.9069
fax 972.616.6178
Illinois Loan Originator #: 031.0006141
NMLS #: 219469



Anthony Pipitone \ Loan Originator

350 Pfingsten Road Suite 103
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
DIRECT: 847-849-1714
CELL:     847-977-4681
FAX:       214-716-1105 (efax)
Illinois Loan Originator #03100001924
NMLS #






Christi Murphy \ Loan Originator
350 Pfingsten Road Suite 103
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
DIRECT: 224-374-1468
CELL:    630-430-5388
FAX:       972-616-6289
Illinois Loan Originator # 0310034405

NMLS # 1011180




Thursday, April 11, 2013

Better Business Bureau Free 'Shred It & Forget It' Event in Rockford and Chicago


BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU®
NEWS RELEASE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Joyce, Better Business Bureau Serving Chicago & Northern Illinois, 312.245.2643; tjoyce@chicago.bbb.org
Better Business Bureau Free 'Shred It & Forget It' Event in Rockford and Chicago

Chicago, IL - April 11, 2013 - The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB), in conjunction with various government agencies, invites consumers and businesses to protect their identities by shredding unwanted personal, financial or confidential documents for FREE at the annual "Shred It and Forget It" Shredder Day.

Rockford Event:

Saturday, April 20th, 2013
SuperShredders (behind Barbara Olson Center of Hope)
3206 N. Central Ave
Rockford, IL
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
For more info call - 815-963-2222

Chicago Event:

Saturday, June 22, 2013,
United Center
1901 W. Madison Street Lot E
Chicago, IL 60612
NEW TIME!!! 9:00am- 1:00pm (Gates close at 12:45pm)

Hosts of the annual event include the Better Business Bureau along with the City of Chicago, Chicago Police Department, FBI, FTC, Illinois Attorney General's Office, and United States Postal Inspection Service. Shredding and recycling services will be provided by Acme Document Destruction, Beaver Shredding Inc., Chicago Shred Authority, Cintas Document Management, Shred-It, Inc., and Vintage Tech Recyclers.

As of January 1, 2012 the Electronic Products Recycling & Reuse Act requires people to recycle their electronic devices including televisions, monitors, printers and computers, rather than allow them to be disposed of in a landfill.

TVs, monitors, laptops, PCs, servers, data storage devices, printers, fax/copy machines, cell phones, VCRs, DVD players, video cameras and game consoles are among the types of electronic equipment that will be collected for recycling at the event. To learn more about the electronics you can recycle at this event, visit www.chicagoshreds.com      

Participants are asked to limit the material they want shred to 10 boxes of documents per vehicle. There will also be free home shredders given away during the event every 30 minutes. You can register online to win a free shredder at www.chicagoshreds.com
 
Representatives from the participating organizations will be available at "Shred It and Forget It" on June 22rd to offer guidelines for shredding documents and to answer questions about how to keep your personal information safe.     

Here are some suggestions for deciding how long to keep personal financial information:  
  • A good rule of thumb is to keep all tax returns and supporting documentation for seven years. The IRS has three years from your tax-filing date to audit, and has six years to challenge a claim.
  • Keep credit card statements for seven years if tax related expenses are documented.
  • Keep paycheck stubs for one year. Be sure to cross reference the paycheck stub to the W-2 form.
  • Be sure to keep bank statements and canceled checks for at least one year.
  • Bills should be kept for one year or until the canceled check has been returned. Receipts for large ticket items should be kept for insurance purposes.
  • Home improvement receipts should be kept for six years or permanently.
  • Items such as birth certificates, social security cards, insurance policies, titles or wills should be kept permanently in a safety deposit box.
  • If you are going to dispose of documents with sensitive information, be sure to SHRED!
More information about the "Shred It and Forget It" Shredder Day event can be found at www.chicagoshreds.com 

For more information on how to protect your identity, visit www.bbb.org

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Experience - The Truerate Difference


Truly, the Truerate Difference 

Truerate is different from the typical mortgage broker in a number of ways.  Don't take our word for it.  Go see for yourself.  In fact, that is part of the Truerate pledge.  We never use scare tactics or say things like, "other brokers can't service your needs the way we can" or "you'll never find a better rate".  We encourage you to shop around and find out for yourself.  We actually encourage you to get at least two or three competitive quotes... especially if you have done business with that mortgage broker before, as repeat providers often assume you will not shop for better rates.  At Truerate, we believe talk is cheap and performance is what counts.




Truerate has tried to create a better business model by making the mortgage process less intimidating, confusing, and experience.

People often ask:  If Truerate is able to provide such low rates, how does it make money?  The answer is we depend on technology, efficiency, and volume to remain profitable while still providing you deals at the best rates.  In fact, unlike most other brokers, we tell you upfront exactly how much we make on your loan, so you can see for yourself.

Shining light on the mortgage industry:  why customers have suffered and why Truerate is different.

At Truerate, we understand the state of the mortgage business and what now goes into obtaining a mortgage.  In the aftermath of the housing crisis, the mortgage process is more challenging than ever, irrespective of your ability to repay your mortgage.  Never before has more bureaucracy and arbitrariness dominated the process.  Government regulators and underwriters are now more concerned about preventing losses to lenders than making it easy and seamless for you to obtain a mortgage.  That is where Truerate can help.
Ok Maybe He is a little too excited, but this looks like a GREAT COMPANY!!!

First, we strive to make the process as simple and streamlined as possible for you.  That is why we provide you with information about the market and rates available to you before you are ever required to commit or provide reams of information to us.

We also aim to provide you with the LOWEST mortgage rates possible.  First, we utilize technology, efficiency and volume to offer you low prices and still run a profitable company.  Second, our loan coordinators have no incentive to charge you higher rates, because they are always paid the same amount.  In the aftermath of the housing crisis, Congress passed into law the Dodd Frank Act, which amended portions of the Truth in Lending Act.  Companies are not permitted to alter their compensation to loan officers depending on the rate charged to the customer. That doesn't mean it still doesn't happen.  We promise you that it NEVER happens at Truerate.
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Thank You,
Steve Banass
Director of Quality Control
DIRECT:  (224)-374-1470
Toll Free (877) 278-9558 xt 7007
TrueRate Partners
350 Pfingsten Road Suite 103
Northbrook,  Illinois   60062


Saturday, March 9, 2013

Testimonials


“Very professional company”

“Our experience with TrueRate Partners was totally positive. Their rates and costs were extremely competitive, response to questions and issues were prompt (almost everything is done electronically), they even went to bat for us when we found a couple of mistaken entries in our credit reports. Very professional company.”
Jan & Boyce
Ingleside, Illinois



“I was very happy with your service”

“David, I was very happy with your service. Your attentiveness, responsiveness and professionalism will be highlighted in the survey and LendingTree Review. I definitely will keep you in mind and recommend your service when opportunity arises.”
Francis
Chicago, Illinois


“They Are the Best!”

You took all the guess work out of purchasing, refinancing or selling a home. I know because I have done each with them. They explain the process in detail and work efficiently with integrity. We not only have become “clients for life” but we’ve also made friends for life. They’re the best!!!
Heather Smith
Washington


“My experience with TrueRate Partners was outstanding.”

“My experience with TrueRate Partners was outstanding. Anthony Pipitone was pleasant, knowledgeable and very prompt regarding all aspects of my loan process. He kept in constant contact, provided sound advice and always accurate figures and information. The process was extremely smooth and took very little time. I had refinanced in the past, but always seemed like I had to jump through hoops, backtrack and/or follow up with the loan company. I was doing their work. In addition, so many times they would come back asking for additional information (at the last minute), which put pressure on getting the closing accomplished in time.
I would definitely recommend TrueRate Partners and, as a matter of fact, I already have. And, I would definitely use them again. Everything was so well done and I had total faith in the whole process.”
Jody
Huntley, Illinois


“There were no hidden fees or junk fees added”

“TrueRate came in with the lowest rate and fees through my request. At first I was hesitant to go with a broker’s office instead of a “big name” bank, because I thought there would be some hidden fees later. The loan adviser Anthony, (who was great) told me I would have the Good Faith Estimate with all the numbers the next day, I did! There were no hidden fees or junk fees added, and the rate was the same! Call me a cynic but I need to see it in black & white first. I am glad I went with them because everyone was super helpful and patient with ALL my questions until the date I closed on my new house. Great Rates, Great Service, Low Fees, I would highly recommend to anyone!”
Carina
Chicago, Illinois

Call us today and let us show you our Professionalism!
Steve Banass
(877) 278-9558
350 Pfingsten Road Unit 103
Northbrook, IL 60062