Kroger Fan Fest races through local stores
Kroger customers can race to their local stores to stock up on the products they need for Race Day, and they will be taking part in Kroger Fan Fest. The grocery chain is bringing racing excitement to local people by featuring simulators, show cars, family fun attractions, sampling and couponing during race week at four local Kroger stores:
- April 14: 3444 Plaza Avenue, Memphis. Hours are 3-7 p.m.
- April 15: 676 N. Germantown Parkway, Cordova. Hours are 3-7 p.m.
- April 16: 11635 U.S. 70, Arlington. Hours are 1-5 p.m.
- April 17: 2942 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett. Hours are 1-5 p.m.
Pam James completes Fast Track training
Benchmark, located in Germantown, has announced that Associate Pam James successfully completed the Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. Fast Track training. The training helps to quickly bring new affiliated agents up to speed on the latest information and technology available to real estate professionals so they can better communicate with clients to offer the best service available. The program is also available to current agents interested in taking a refresher course.
Program participants learn how best to get started in the real estate industry, find sellers, capture a buyer’s attention and list properties to sell quickly. Agents that complete the Weichert Fast Track training also gain the confidence and competitive edge to succeed in real estate.
MIG named top Tenn. lender
Mortgage Investors Group was once again named the top lender in the state by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, a distinction the company has earned for 13 consecutive years.
The rankings are based on the number of THDA loans closed in CY2015. MIG topped the rankings with 478 loans last year totaling just over $51.4 million.
The numbers represent a 65 percent increase in the number of THDA mortgage loans MIG closed the previous calendar year.
Since 2002, MIG has helped over 5,700 low-to-moderate income Tennesseans achieve homeownership by connecting them with THDA-backed mortgage loans valued at just over $567 million.
THDA Executive Director Ralph M. Perrey praised MIG’s commitment to promoting affordable homeownership.
“We appreciate the hard work by MIG over these past 13 years to help us advance our mission by promoting THDA mortgage loans to eligible homebuyers,” THDA Executive Director Ralph M. Perrey said. “With over 5,700 THDA loans totaling more than a half-billion dollars during that time, MIG has helped thousands of Tennessee families realize the dream of affordable homeownership.”
The large increase in loans closed by MIG during 2015 came after 2014 saw a small decline.
“Being THDA’s Top Lender continues to be a goal for MIG every year. We are honored to be recognized for this accomplishment for a record 13 straight years”, said Steve Smith, Executive Vice President, MIG. “Our loan officers are committed to finding the best mortgage for each and every client and often times that is the THDA product. Helping first time homebuyers is a very rewarding experience and is key to building stronger communities and families. As MIG has grown its business across the state over the last 26 years, we have educated many clients and Realtors about the benefits of the program. It has been a ‘win, win’ for all of us.”
The Top 10 THDA lenders for 2015 are:
- Mortgage Investors Group Inc., 478 loans, volume of $51,441,432
- People’s Home Equity, 182 loans, volume of $23,866,515.
- First Community Mortgage, 164 loans, volume of $22,085,383.
- SWBC Mortgage, 105 loans, volume of $14,738,209.
- Movement Mortgage, 74 loans, volume of $9,625,117.
- First Bank, 74 loans, volume of $9,545,436.
- F&M Bank, 67 loans, volume of $8,670,783.
- Pinnacle National Bank, 58 loans, volume of $8,089,482.
- Magna Bank, 58 loans, $6,472,214.
- Highlands Residential Mortgage, 52 loans, volume of $7,072,176
A list of all lenders is available under the “Homeownership” section of GreatChoiceTN.com.
As the State’s housing finance agency, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) is a self-sufficient, independently funded, publicly accountable entity of the State of Tennessee. Our purpose is to meaningfully expand safe, sound, affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income Tennesseans. See more information online at THDA.org.
