For Sale By Owner
By John Aretos, CEO of Police Mortgage For Sale by Owner (FSBO) was a popular way to sell a home back in the 90’s and
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Welcome to the Mortgage Beat podcast, brought to you by Police Mortgage, created For First Responders Who Are Second to None! Mortgage Beat provides insight into the home-loan process specifically for police officers, firefighters, and other public-safety professionals. The podcast is hosted by Police Mortgage CEO John Aretos.
The Credit Union is honored to be spotlighted in the November 2023 edition of Financial Brand in an article entitled: “How a Chicago Credit Union Became a Personalization Powerhouse”:
“Niches have always been a part of banking’s bread and butter, especially for community financial institutions. With so many now needing scale and diversification to handle rising operational costs, can niche-focused banking continue? The story of Chicago Patrolmen’s Federal Credit Union and the power of personalization suggests it can.”
Conventional mortgages offer the lowest closing costs and the lowest payments over the lifetime of the loan. These loans are the preferred choice for most borrowers with higher credit scores and income.
FHA loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration. These loans offer borrowers with lower credit scores the ability to purchase a home when conventional financing may not be an option.
VA home loans are offered specifically to qualified veterans. These loans allow veterans to purchase a home with as low as 0% down payment on properties up to four-units. Mortgage insurance is also waived with the VA home loan.
Killed in the Line of Duty Loan Protection is a special debt cancellation benefit created exclusively for sworn Law Enforcement Officers. Available for Mortgages at NO COST to the borrower.
Conventional mortgages offer the lowest closing costs and the lowest payments over the lifetime of the loan. These loans are the preferred choice for most borrowers with higher credit scores and income.
FHA loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration. These loans offer borrowers with lower credit scores the ability to purchase a home when conventional financing may not be an option.
VA home loans are offered specifically to qualified veterans. These loans allow veterans to purchase a home with as low as 0% down payment on properties up to four-units. Mortgage insurance is also waived with the VA home loan.
The minimum credit score required for a Conventional loan is 620. The minimum credit score required for an FHA or VA loan is 580.
We will need a completed loan application, your two most recent paystubs, your last two years of W2s, your two most recent bank statements, and a photo ID. Please see the Mortgage Application page for full instructions on submitting this information.
A mortgage pre-qualification is essentially just a conversation between you and a loan officer regarding your financials, assets, and down payment. This information is all stated, and not verified, so it does not carry a lot of weight when making offers on properties.
A pre-approval, on the other hand, requires the loan officer to verify the information by receiving a completed loan application, viewing your paystubs and W2s, and pulling your credit. For this reason, a pre-approval is more accurate and is more important to realtors and sellers.
On a fixed rate mortgage, your interest rate will stay the same for the life of the loan. Your monthly principal & interest payment will not change.
On an adjustable-rate mortgage, your interest rate will be fixed for a certain time period (usually 5 or 7 years) and then will fluctuate every 6 months after this period based on market conditions.
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I have my bachelor’s in business administration and have been involved in the banking industry for over 10 years. During that time, I managed two of the Chicago Patrolmen’s Federal Credit Union branch locations prior to transitioning to Police Mortgage. I have family members who are police officers with the Chicago Police Department. My work has been very rewarding, and I take pride in having assisted countless members and their families with their financial needs and financial wellness. My hobbies include exploring new restaurants in the city and running in marathons that support pediatric cancer foundations and Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Run to Remember. I come from a large family primarily from the south side of Chicago and love to share all the diversity and beauty the city has to offer with my two children.
I am honored to grow up in a multi-generational family of Chicago Police Officers. I joined Police Mortgage in the summer of 2020 and love the opportunity to help both first-time buyers and repeat clients alike achieve their dreams of purchasing a home. Having been born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago, I happily live in the Lakeview neighborhood today. Along with my two younger sisters, I am a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a lifelong Chicago Bears fan. I have a strong passion for food and love exploring the vast array of restaurants throughout our city. Nothing makes me happier than spending a summer afternoon on a golf course with family and friends!
I joined my brother at Police Mortgage as a loan officer in August of 2021 after a 10-year career in sales and marketing. Most recently, I worked as a Senior Account Executive for Ricoh North America, an office electronics company, where my main responsibilities were building new client relationships and maintaining over 400 existing customer accounts. I believe my work experience has transferred over to the mortgage industry well, because I am able to multi-task effectively while working with multiple customers. The skillset I learned in my previous employment allows me to stay organized and to manage my time well for my customers. My number one goal is always to make the loan process as quick and painless as possible for our borrowers. I am excited to further develop the Police Mortgage brand with my brother. It is a unique situation, and I believe working in an office together allows us to help our borrowers even more due to streamlined communication and our ability to help each other with our respective files. I like to spend my free time relaxing, watching sports, exercising, going out to eat with my wife, and trying to keep up with our three daughters – all under five years old!
After graduating from the University of Missouri in 2015, I moved to Chicago where I began a career in marketing at a firm called Ansira. I sought a career change and contacted Police Mortgage, where I was first introduced to the mortgage industry. I have spent the last 5 years training with our CEO, John Aretos, who has taught me all of the intricacies of the mortgage process. I love finding solutions for our clients to help them purchase the home of their dreams. I feel a huge sense of accomplishment when helping homebuyers, especially first-time homebuyers, all the way through the loan process, from pre-approval to closing day. I recently moved back to my hometown of St. Louis, where we opened a new office. I am excited to help start this new chapter for Police Mortgage. My wife, Megan, and I are happy to be back in our hometown. We are always checking out new outdoor events such as music or food festivals – anywhere we can take our dog, Remy!
As the CEO of an organization associated with serving the Police and their loved ones, I am privileged to play a role in helping our clients achieve their life’s financial goals. Our mission is to make the home buying or refinancing process as comfortable as possible, providing our clients with competitive products and excellent service.
I was born and raised in the Chicago metropolitan area, and I have a deep-rooted love and appreciation for the diverse culture which makes our city so special. My two older siblings and I grew up working in our parent’s restaurant, which instilled a work ethic and sense of family that I carry with me to this day.
I am a graduate of Indiana University and have been involved in the mortgage industry for nearly 25 years, helping thousands of clients save money or finance the home of their dreams. My passions are passing down my love of food, music, art, snow skiing, and red wine to my three children, who motivate me to be a better person each and every day!