Jim Thelen, Lake Michigan Credit Union, Mortgage Loan Officer, Nmls#343808

04/30/2026

LAST CALL for residents who are still looking to buy this Spring! You must apply and have credit pulled on or before May 1st and go under contract by May 31st to take advantage of this lower rate.

Happy Match Day, med students! Ready to be matched with the perfect mortgage, too? Students in a residency or fellowship program can qualify for LMCU's Doctor/Dentist Mortgage program and buy their dream home at a great rate! Contact me today to make your move.

03/20/2026

Happy Match Day, med students! Ready to be matched with the perfect mortgage, too? Students in a residency or fellowship program can qualify for LMCU's Doctor/Dentist Mortgage program and buy their dream home at a great rate! Contact me today to make your move.

02/23/2026

Join us for a free First-Time Homebuyer Seminar! Industry experts will simplify keys mortgage terms, discuss the steps to get started, and review LMCU's wide range of mortgage options. Check the comments below for the next scheduled event happening this week and how to sign up. Send me a DM if you would like to talk about the many programs available to attain home ownership in 2026.

02/11/2026

Attention 1st Time Home Buyers!

Are you experiencing information overload when it comes to buying a home? You don’t know what to do with the information you are finding or not sure what you are really looking for to help navigate the process.

Are you skeptical about the process and don’t know who can you really trust in a loan officer or realtor to help you? I totally understand why you might have these thoughts. I talk with buyers all the time to discuss a plan forward and I hear them say - “that is exactly what I needed, but I didn’t know how to get there”. If this is you or someone you know, message me and I can help to simplify a plan forward to home ownership in 2026.

Rates are at the lowest level in a few years and there are down payment assistance options available, so it is a great time to buy! Even if you are already pre-approved with another lender, but still unsettled about the process, I am happy to talk with you and answer any questions. Buying doesn’t need to be a stressful process if you have the right people guiding you. Message me today!

01/30/2026

Loan officers are with you during some of life's biggest moments, so it's important to find the one who best fits your needs. I am here to ensure your loan application process goes as smoothly as possible by listening to your situation and answering questions.

If you are looking to buy in 2026 and really have no idea where to start, I will be hosting zoom meetings to help provide valuable information about the home buying process, available loan programs and information on down payment assistance. Message me with your preferred time to connect in a zoom event - morning, lunch or evening time.

01/20/2026

There is still time to sign up for this education event on Thursday. Contact Mary Jo to RSVP.

01/14/2026

If you are looking to buy a home in 2026 or know someone who is, this education event will provide valuable information to help you. Sign up today and share with others who could use the information to make home ownership a reality this year.

12/19/2025

If you would like more information about the Down Payment Assistance offered through LMCU, message me for more details. I have assisted many 1st Time Home Buyers who received 10,000 or $15,000 of assistance to make owning a home a reality. Share this with someone you know who might need help with a down payment or this extra money could help to increase their desired purchase price as they begin their home search.

Dreaming of owning a home but feeling stuck on the down payment?
You definitely have more options than you think. 🏡✨

From smarter saving to hidden assistance programs, these tips can help you get the keys faster.
Thanks to the experts at Down Payment Resource for making the search for down payment assistance easier than ever.

Read more 👉 https://lansing-realestate.com/blog/5-smart-strategies-for-down-payment-assistance/2611

11/28/2025

That's right! No lines. No chaos. With LMCU, we'll quietly waive your appraisal fee* (up to $600) when you lock in your LMCU mortgage between Friday, Nov. 28 and Dec. 1. Contact me to get started!
*Application deposit must be collected. Monetary cap for the appraisal fee is $600.