Kent Austin - Fifth Third Bank

02/24/2023

Great news for homeowners (and buyers) with FHA-insured mortgage loans! The FHA is reducing insurance premiums by about $800 a year on a typical loan. Nearly one in six homebuyers used an FHA-insured loan in December 2022. Officials expect the fee reduction to benefit roughly 850,000 home buyers and homeowners in 2023.

The move by the Biden administration is a bid to boost affordability while median home prices remain near records.

12/15/2022

It’s amazing to work for a company that champions our customers’ journey at every stage and state, so they’re made ready both now and in the future.

Recently, we received the 2022 “Bank of the Year” Award from The Banker, exemplifying our mission to help our customers, colleagues, and communities reach their full potential.

Our Chairman and CEO Bruce Van Saun shared, “I’m so pleased to see our growth strategy be recognized focusing on next generation technology, delivering personalized products and services, and continuing to be a trusted advisor to our customers across their unique financial journeys. My thanks to all Citizens colleagues who work every day to serve our customers and communities.”

Following its initial public offering (IPO) in 2014 and since RBS (now NatWest) sold its final stake in 2015, Citizens has been building up its business. That growth strategy stepped up a gear in 2021 with an ambitious acquisition strategy.

11/29/2022

The Mount Pleasant Sertoma club is back at it again this year and we’re almost sold out! Come get your tree while they last.

09/28/2022

If you’re curious to find out how much a starter home costs in the 100 largest metros, Realtor.com® has compiled estimated monthly payments and annual income required to purchase a two-bedroom home in these areas.

Starter homes have become more expensive in recent years. This is how much buyers need to earn to purchase one in the 100 largest metros.

06/27/2022

You want to shop for your new home without the worry of rising interest rates. The Citizens Lock-and-Shop program locks in your interest rate for up to 90 days, even before you find a home. Ask me to learn more about our other rate protection programs.

06/10/2022

Good news! The ‘Lumber Bubble’ may have just burst - this could be welcome news for new-home buyers and builders.

Prices have plunged 12% to new 2022 lows, and many housing analysts believe prices will continue to moderate.

05/16/2022

Had an amazing WebEx call with regarding current market conditions and how is positioned to be the go to mortgage bank for all real estate buyers.

05/04/2022

Where are the most popular destinations with home shoppers? Here are the most popular cities for homebuyers in 2022 - and the places people can't wait to leave.

Where are the most popular destinations with home shoppers? And where are the places that they can't they wait to leave?

02/25/2022

I'm proud to be recognized as a 2021 member of the President's Club, which recognizes the top 10% of Retail Home Mortgage loan officers in our organization. This is my seventh year in a row!

$101,779,008 in total volume
$86,323,335 in purchase volume
$15,455,673 in refinance volume
132 loans

Thank you to my customers and business partners for a terrific year!

02/02/2022

Team work makes the dream work 💪🏼
What an amazing crew we have here!! We can’t wait to work with you!

01/30/2022

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