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TRID Part II − by Chris Baker, AmCap Compliance Counsel Forward As I was putting the final touches on this article, the CFPB posted a press release on its webpage announcing that, due to a clerical...
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A Letter From Our CEO Henry Ford explained, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” I especially love this quote because it so clearly describes the...
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Operation Pup Rescue! On June 5, thanks to the tireless efforts of AmCap’s Kate Smargiasso and the generosity of Garrett Clayton, twelve dogs were transported from overcrowded Houston shelters to a...
View ArticleAmCap Charity Golf Classic Tournament
November 9, 2015 AmCap is proudly sponsoring the Annual Charity Golf Classic Tournament benefitting The Folds of Honor Foundation, an organization that provides scholarships and financial assistance to...
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How to Instill Confidence in Potential Homebuyers According to a recent survey, most lending executives believe potential homebuyers are uncertain of whether they qualify for a home loan. As such,...
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A Letter From Our CEO Three Lessons I Learned from Baseball #1 Always Pre-Think Your Game Plan The game of baseball, like business, is constantly evolving. To be as successful as possible, you need to...
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– by Chris Baker, AmCap Compliance Counsel CFPB Finalizes October 3 as Effective Date for New Lending Rules On July 22, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a press release announcing...
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Building Relationships with Real Estate Agents According to the 2015 National Association of Realtors (NAR) Profile of Real Estate Firms survey, the majority of real estate agents nationwide are...
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Congratulations to our own P. Garrett Clayton who was named as a Top For-Profit CEO Finalist in the first-ever Houston Business Journal C-Suite Awards! AmCap is all the buzz on the popular news website...
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What the Same-Sex Marriage Case Means for Mortgages – by Christopher Baker, AmCap Compliance Counsel Prior to the Supreme Court ruling that guaranteed the right for same-sex couples to marry...
View ArticleAmCap’s CEO Talks Expansion, TRID Implementation and Millennial Homeownership
AmCap’s CEO, Garrett Clayton, recently sat down for a Q&A session with Sarah Wheler of HousingWire.com to discuss AmCap’s strategy for success in the face of a tumultuous housing industry and newly...
View ArticleSee What’s Waiting for You in the AmCap Print Shop!
Thanks to the vision of AmCap CEO P. Garrett Clayton and our talented team at advertising agency Design At Work, our most popular marketing materials are now available to customize and order online....
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How do you build a strong company culture? Just ask our AmCap CEO! The Houston Business Journal recently published an article on the topic written by none other than our very own P. Garrett Clayton. A...
View ArticleSimple, Low-Cost Ways to Make a Home More Friendly for Children with Special...
Modifying a home for a child with special needs doesn’t have to cost and arm and a leg. There are plenty of simple, cost-effective, and eco-friendly ways to make a home more accessible for children...
View Article10 Reasons Why Your Mortgage Application Will Be Accepted
Let’s be honest. Buying a home is probably the largest purchase most adults will do in their lifetime. High-involvement purchases can be pretty stressful and it is normal to avoid them. On the one...
View ArticleHow Are U.S. Mortgages Different?
Have you ever wondered how American mortgages are perceived around the world? For us Americans, a lot of mortgage laws seem commonsensical, but are there major differences between U.S. laws and the...
View Article10 Facts You Didn’t Know about Mortgages
If you’re a first time homeowner seeking an affordable mortgage, it is in your best interest to learn as much as possible about the mortgage process. This will help you find the best mortgage for your...
View Article5 Ways Owning a Home Will Improve Your Quality of Life
Homeownership is a cherished dream for a lot of us Americans. Food, clothing, and shelter are basic needs. Buying a home offers many advantages over renting long term. Let’s explore how home ownership...
View Article5 Signs You Are Over Renting
Most people find themselves confused on whether they should continue renting or buy their first property. This normally results from differing views between those who see home ownership as necessary...
View ArticleGetting a Mortgage to Improve Your Credit?
Mortgage ownership is probably the best and most affordable way of purchasing a home. For a first time mortgage owner, it becomes an added advantage because you have the option to extend the repayment...
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