My Mortgage Journal

These are real client stories and situations and how we were able to work together to find solutions that worked for them.

*names and photos have been changed

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Meet Derrek; when to walk away

This story isn’t an easy one. It’s about a man named Derrek, a veteran who served his country with pride, retired from the military, and later faced a painful divorce and the loss of his child. When Derrek divorced, he...
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Overwhelmed to Re-balanced: Lisa & Jeff’s Story

Meet Lisa and Jeff.... Jeff and Lisa are like many families I work with—hard-working, doing all the right things, and still finding themselves struggling to stay ahead. Jeff runs a small contracting business, and Lisa was working two hourly jobs...
penny-poppers

Meet The Penny Poppers

If you’re a client and think this story might be about you, it’s because you’re not alone. While the details are always changed, the experiences are real; and shared by many. These stories reflect common themes I see every day....
tom-part2

Tom’s Story – Part 2

The $10 Mistake That Cost $15,000 Welcome back to Month 2 of your credit journey. Last month, we introduced Tom, a client who worked hard to live within his means and had built an excellent credit score. But today, we’re...
tom-part1

Tom’s Story – Part 1

Tom is a successful small business owner. He owns his vehicle, runs a profitable business, and hasn’t carried debt in years. He’s proud of the life he’s built—he lives within his means and uses cash for most purchases. In his...
Should I buy or should I rent? Meet Susan

Meet Susan – Should I Rent or Should I Buy?

Ah, the age-old question: to rent or to buy? I say, it depends.    For some, a mortgage can feel like a tether. You’re rooted to one place, always responsible. House sitters, mortgage payments, repairs; it can feel like the...
Chapter 1: Finding Breathing Room: Sally’s Journey to Financial Peace

Finding Breathing Room: Sally’s Journey to Financial Peace

Have you ever felt like you're spinning plates, trying to keep everything balanced but fearing one might drop? That's how Sally felt-until she found a way to take control of her finances and her future. Sally is a hardworking single...