Supreme Lending - The Mitten Group

10/14/2026

Your home equity and your next down payment aren’t necessarily the same number. 🏡

Before planning your next move, account for mortgage payoffs, selling costs, and any seller credits or agreed repairs.

Then decide how much of the remaining money you want available for your next purchase—and how much you want to keep for moving and a cushion.

Start with an estimated seller net sheet from your agent, then review your purchase budget with your lender.

Knowing what you could walk away with makes the next-home conversation a lot more useful.

10/14/2026

Agents: your open-house notes can help you prepare for the next one—not just remember who showed up.

Give AI anonymous notes about the questions, concerns, and feedback you heard. Then try:
“Act as my open-house debrief assistant. Separate repeated questions from one-off comments. Identify information I should verify, and build a preparation checklist for my next open house. Use only these notes. Don’t assume this small group represents the whole market.”

Review the suggestions before using them.

You may already have clues about what needs a clearer explanation. This gives you a way to organize them.

What question keeps coming up at your open houses?

10/09/2026

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for Mike DeKuiper by Sarah T - Good communication and answered client questions promptly

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10/03/2026

🔥 PRE-APPROVED? KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS.

Throughout this series, we’ve talked payment, cash to close, rates, and protecting your pre-approval.

Bottom line: You don’t have to know what to ask—that’s my job. 🏡🔑

📲 DM me “QUESTIONS” and let’s talk about what YOU should be asking during your homebuying journey.

Marques Mitchell NMLS 2220155
Mortgage Loan Officer
[email protected]



This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a loan approval or financial advice.

Equal Housing Opportunity Lender.

10/01/2026

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for Mike DeKuiper by Douglass W - Mike kept of informed throughout the entire process. His responses were fast and accurate. And his customer service is of the highest of quality

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10/01/2026

10/01/2026

🔥 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD BE ASKING YOUR LOAN OFFICER — PT. 2

You saved your down payment. That’s a great start. 👏🏾

But here’s the question I want you to get comfortable asking:

💰 “What’s my estimated cash to close?”

There’s more to preparing for homeownership than just knowing your down payment—and part of my job is making sure you understand the numbers along the way.

Ask the questions. Know your numbers. Be prepared. 🏡🔑

And trust me… we’ve got more questions to talk about. 👀🔥

Marques Mitchell
NMLS 2220155
Mortgage Loan Officer
[email protected]



This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a loan approval or financial advice.

Equal Housing Opportunity Lender.

09/29/2026

One thing I’ve learned working with homebuyers—sometimes you don’t know what to ask until somebody tells you what you SHOULD be asking.

And that’s exactly why I’m starting this series:

🔥 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Loan Officer

We’re talking about the things that actually matter—your monthly payment, cash to close, interest rate, credit, down payment, loan options, and the questions you may not even know to ask yet.

Because you don’t have to know mortgage.

That’s my job. 🏡🔑

Marques Mitchell
Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS 2220155
[email protected]

Follow along. Let’s make sure you understand the numbers BEFORE you get the keys.

For educational purposes only. Loan programs, rates, terms, eligibility, and approval are subject to applicable guidelines and may vary based on individual circumstances. This is not a commitment to lend or a guarantee of approval.

Equal Housing Opportunity

09/25/2026

🔥 Mortgages are about numbers… but my business is about PEOPLE.

Every buyer has a different story, a different goal, and a different starting point. My job is to meet you where you are and help you figure out the next move. 🏡💯

People first. Mortgage second.

Marques Mitchell
Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS 2220155
[email protected]



Equal Housing Opportunity Lender.