Whether you're looking to purchase or refinance your existing home, let our experts find loan options to fit your needs. We specialize in DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE and First-Time Homebuyers.
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The number one obstacle for most homebuyers is the down payment, but help is out there. We have several Down Payment Assistance and Zero Down Payment programs to help. Unlike most lenders, we offer our own Down Payment Program that has flexible guidelines and competitive interest rates.
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"From very first message to closing, always prompt and real information and truly a Godsend! Awesome experience and would recommend to any and everyone!"
Ronald F. Closed Sep 19, 2025
"Thank you for a smooth and easy experience! Great communication and your team did everything to make it happen! Everything was completed thoroughly and quickly. Thank you so much for getting me into my home!!"
Roni H. Closed Jul 28, 2025
"I am a realtor in SC and had never used Rick. I had this elderly couple that I had sold their home and under contract for a new home based on their lenders approval. Less than 2 weeks from closing their lender dropped the ball. I sent them to two different agents that could not get it done. I was referred to Rick by another agent, gave him a call. He jumped on the file had been approved, through underwriting, and at the closing table on time. And today’s market that is unbelievable, I will always be loyal to Rick. He did an amazing job and pulled a miracle out of the sky. I have sent his number to several other agents. Thank you Rick for a fabulous experience."
Natalie M. Closed Mar 08, 2024
"Great transaction, very smooth"
Francis S. Closed Oct 30, 2025
"Rick is the real deal! He was thorough, prompt, responsive and very honest. A first rate mortgage officer who knows his stuff! I can’t recommend Rick enough; if you think you can’t get approved, call Rick before you throw in the towel!"
Jerrell B. Closed Nov 22, 2022
"Rick Scherer did an outstanding job helping me to obtain buying my first and forever home. When I had any questions, he was there to answer them all. I have shared my experience with friends and family. Already a couple have asked me for Rick Scherer information to connect with him for their selves."
Janine N. Closed Jan 12, 2024
"I’m a travel nurse, who had taken a few years away to raise my kids. I had been back six months. The other lenders were requiring a year despite fha saying six months given the years prior to the break.
Rick is a very determined guy and I knew from the start, if anyone would get it done, it would be him.
Initially I got the preapproval for conventional with 10% down. Which was rather heartbreaking as I’d had my mind set on FHA.
A couple weeks before close, Rick got us approved for FHA!!
I type this while sitting in my new home.
Do the application. You won’t regret it!"
Phoenix T. Closed Nov 12, 2022
"Don't even know where to start we have been in the process for a few years now getting credit where it needs to be, having a bankruptcy a few years back buying a home seemed almost impossible. I found rick on Facebook and was very skeptical at first but once I talked to him I knew he knew his stuff. He walked me and my wife through the whole process and answered any questions I had in a very timely manner. I have spoken to several other lenders and honestly when my credit wasn't quite there they honestly lost interest. Rick helped from literally getting our credit to where it needs to be to the whole process all the way to closing. Not gonna lie it was the most stressed month I had in my life but he made it all make sense and helped us through it. Rick and Brenda were honestly the best and I couldn’t of asked for more decent people to handle my mortgage. I'm not the one to do reviews but this whole scenario is so worth the review. If your at that point of wanting to buy and are skeptical if your gonna be able to, get ahold of Rick he will make it happen I promise! Thanks Rick and Brenda!! Wes and Kim"