American Financial Network, Courtney LaLonde

06/04/2026

Your job is to minimize their tax liability.

Their banker is trying to blow that up and to be frank, you don’t have time for this.

If you have a business owner client who is a great candidate for homeownership but a traditional mortgage lender keeps telling them to claim more income to qualify, that conversation should end now.

Bank statement loans exist for exactly this scenario. We calculate qualifying income using 12 to 24 months of actual deposits – not tax returns, not adjusted gross income, not a number your client had to manufacture at the expense of their write-off strategy.

Your client gets the home. You keep the intricate tax plan intact. Nobody has to choose between buying a house and running their business the smart way.

That is the conversation I want to have with you.

If you have a client who is financially strong but can’t seem to get a mortgage approval that makes sense - send this to them and DM me.

06/03/2026

🚪🔒 CLOSED & CELEBRATING! 🥂✨

When we say we don’t give up on your homeownership dreams, we mean it! After our initial buyer’s consultation and looking at the loan structure, we realized the home our borrower had her heart set on was just slightly out of reach.

But where there’s a will, there’s a way! 💡

By structuring a Conventional Loan for her primary residence, we were able to bring her mother on board as a non-occupying co-borrower. By leveraging that additional family income, we got her officially qualified and cleared for purchase! 📈🏡

There is nothing better than helping a family build generational wealth through real estate. 🔑❤️

A massive shout-out to Jason House, Broker of the North End Realty Group! 🤝 Jason, thank you for walking our buyer through every single step and asking the right questions with the family to truly make these dreams come true. Amazing teamwork!

05/28/2026

Your first home doesn’t have to be your forever home! 🏡✨

Think of it as a stepping stone to building long-term wealth. Start with that cozy 2-bed condo, live in it, and let that equity grow. 📈 When you're ready to level up—whether you're making more money or growing your family—you can rent it out and let it help pay for your next dream home!

We’ve both been there! We started out in 2-bedroom condos in our younger days and used those exact building blocks to get into single-family homes. 🔑🏢 ➡️ 🏘️

Your home buying journey is a marathon, not a sprint. Ready to talk about your next stepping stone? Let’s get you qualified! 💼👇

05/27/2026

We have an incredible, heartwarming CLOSING to celebrate today! Not only did our amazing VA Borrowers walk away from the closing table getting $800 REFUNDED back to them, but their brand new home also came with an unforgettable story hidden right inside! 🤯💸

You might have even seen Dylan in the local headlines! Durning the homeinspection, he was exploring the attic and found a beautiful piece of history tucked away—a 56-year-old love letter from the Vietnam War era! 💌✨

Here is a little snippet from the incredible local news feature on him:

"A Norfolk man is on a mission to return a piece of history to its rightful home after discovering a 56-year-old love letter tucked away in his attic... It's an incredible look into the past, and he hopes to get it back to the family members who cherished it."

How beautiful is that? Dylan isn't just buying a house; he's preserving a legacy and starting a wonderful new chapter of his own in the ultimate "love story home." 🕊️🏠

A massive thank you to the phenomenal Realtor Jeff Woodard for guiding Dylan and Family through his VA loan journey, securing that sweet refund, and helping him find a home with so much heart! 🤝🔥

Let's write your next chapter. Reach out today to learn how we can maximize your VA benefits and find the perfect place for you!

05/26/2026

🔑 CLOSED! 🏡✨

What an absolute stunner of a home for our amazing borrower! 🤩 They just leveled up their real estate portfolio by securing this gorgeous second primary home purchase using a Conventional Loan! 📉💪

Here is the ultimate full-circle moment: we first teamed up with this client back in 2024 to buy their very first starter home. Fast forward to today, and we were able to strategically leverage the rental income from that first property to help them qualify and buy their next one! 🔄📈 That is exactly how you put your money to work.

A massive shoutout to the incredible Mariia Kobyshev, who didn't just find their first home—she tracked down this new beauty, too! 💥 Talk about an agent who delivers!

The path to building generational wealth through homeownership isn't a pipe dream—it’s a strategy. Let’s map out your next move! 🗺️💼

05/24/2026

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for Courtney LaLonde by Megan M - Communication, clarity & a support team to answer all my questions

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05/23/2026

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for Courtney LaLonde by Malia T M - Great job! Thanks for everything you did to get us to closing!

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05/19/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5.0 star review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ received on Experience.com for Courtney LaLonde by Michael B - Courtney is extremely easy to work with and gets everything done in a timely manner. Any questions I had she always answered me right away! Shes extremely friendly and easy to deal with!

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05/14/2026

POV: You just sent your LO a blurry photo of your bank statement. 🤦‍♀️📸
​Friends don't let friends send screenshots! If you want that "Clear to Close," we need the full PDF—every. single. page. 📄
​Save time, skip the blurry photos, and let’s get you into your new home! 🏠✨
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