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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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"This was a complicated and very difficult transaction to wade through. However, Rick and his team did outstanding in getting our client to the closing table near our contract date. I will highly recommend Rick !"
Lorraine F. Closed Jul 19, 2024
"Rick was eager to answer all of my questions. Rick was very supportive and encouraging throughout the entire process. He always took the time to explain every step in simple terms I could understand. Every conversation felt like I was talking to someone who really cared about the people he was working hard for. I will recommend Rick to anyone I know in the market for a house. Thank you again Rick."
Larry D. Closed Jul 10, 2023
"Rick was pleasant to work with , very friendly and hard working . He was able to help us accomplish our goals . Highly recommend !"
Katie H. Closed Feb 15, 2023
"I highly recommend Rick Scherer he is incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to understand my needs. He helped explore different loan options and find the perfect fit for my financial situation. I worked with mortgage Lenders in the past but Rick is the one of the best in this business and I can't thank him enough. The team , especially Brenda was supportive and professional, ensuring confidence in decisions. Their expertise are invaluable in navigating the mortgage process. They made the process smooth and easy. They were quick to respond to every email and call, keeping the process moving we definitely need more people like you in this world."
Snezana B. Closed Jun 12, 2025
"Rick was undoubtedly the driving force behind my recent home purchase from one state to another. Back in July my rental lease was set to expire in September and I was so over paying the never ending increasing costs to rent. So I started skimming mortgage lenders, came across Rick’s company, started filling out the application and decided not to finish it. Because I didn’t want my phone ringing off the hook by 5 million different agents. Well, here comes Rick a-calling the next day. First best decision, that I’d made on my purchasing journey, was to hear Rick out. I told Rick, I don’t have a pot to piss in, (well, I didn’t say it quite like that), I don’t want to live in a shack and I want to live in Tennessee. He said okay and he’d do everything he could and than he did. He got me a loan that I could afford and he went above and beyond to keep me believing that I will never again have to pay any one else’s mortgage by renting.
Rick was the voice that I needed to keep my spirit up, my patience refreshed and my belief strong that I was on the right path. Patience is helpful and none I have. Rick was my patience. He never left it up to me, lol, with my discouraging intrusive thoughts. Rick only had more homes to view, more areas to consider, more paths to explore.
Guess what? On August 23rd, I closed on my home in an area of Tennessee that I absolutely love and it’s not a shack.
Thanks Rick!"
Stephanie B. Closed Sep 06, 2022
"Rick is extrem knowledgeable and very helpful, going above and beyond! Brenda works behind the scenes to process the mortgage and the dynamic duo are amazing together! We closed our loan in a little over 30 days and were able to work through the hurdles like tiny speed bumps."
Michael M. Closed May 23, 2025
"This has been the quickest, easiest experience ever. I highly recommend anyone to contact Rick and his team. They made my dreams come true so quickly it felt like it wasn't even real. Professional, efficient, and working hard to help you through a stressful, scary process. This experience has been unlike anything I have ever been through, read about, or even heard of from others I know. If you want a new forever home, Planet Home Lending is the ONLY way to go!"
Melissa B. Closed Sep 26, 2025
"Rick made this the easiest process for us!!!"
Lora G. Closed Mar 26, 2025
"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."