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Navigating the Current Real Estate Market with Ben Kugler (Ep. 18)

By Financial-Flight-Academy | August 2, 2023

Rising real estate prices and interest rates have been a topic of conversation for quite some time now. Our guest is here to get the facts straight and help you navigate this tough market!

In this podcast episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly invite Ben Kugler, Owner of Freedom Lending, onto the show to discuss strategies that can help struggling homebuyers with mortgage rates.

Ben discusses the personalized approach he takes as a mortgage lender, emphasizing consistent communication and acting as a liaison between the borrower and the underwriting team. They also cover rising interest rates, how this is impacting the housing market, and the importance of homeownership in building your wealth.

Ben discusses:

Freedom Lending’s personalized approach to mortgage lending
How to better navigate America’s rising mortgage rates as an investor or homeowner
Strategies, tips, and words of advice for prospective home buyers (and what advice to ignore!)
How to improve your financial situation before buying a home: the different options for debt consolidation
And more

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Understanding Insurance With Michael Gibbons (Ep. 4)

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About Our Guest:

Ben Kugler works as a Mortgage Loan Officer at Freedom Lending, which is a Finance company with an estimated 16 employees; and founded in 2001. They are part of the Real Estate team within the Operations Department and their management level is Non-Manager. Ben is currently based in Omaha, United States.

FREEDOM LENDING is an industry leader in mortgage lending because we deliver results. Our professionals provide excellent personal service, guaranteed lowest rates and a money management plan that’s tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re in Iowa, Nebraska or right here in Omaha looking for an FHA mortgage, VA mortgage or other type of mortgage, Freedom Lending is your complete mortgage services leader.

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Understanding Insurance With Michael Gibbons (Ep. 4)

By Financial-Flight-Academy | January 11, 2023

Insurance is an essential part of financial planning, but when shopping around for insurance coverage you may come across various products that can be confusing. Understanding the different types of insurance can help you make the best coverage decision according to your needs.

At Soar Wealth Strategies we don’t do insurance coverage but it’s certainly a part of our comprehensive process to make sure our clients and listeners are informed.

In this episode, we are joined by Michael Gibbons, an insurance agent at Advantage Insurance Agency with over a decade of experience to share some important information about insurance coverage.

Michael discusses:

What proper auto, home and personal liability insurance coverage looks like
His background, internship at Disney and how he became an insurance agent
How he’s helped Soar Wealth Strategies support their clients
What homeowners in Omaha might need to be prepared for regarding their insurance
And so much more!

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About Our Guest:

Michael Gibbons has been a licensed agent with Advantage Insurance Agency since 2009.

Growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, he graduated and played Baseball at the West Chester University of Pennsylvania (don’t ask him what his pitching record was.) He met his wife in Florida while working at Walt Disney World and soon followed her back to her home state of Nebraska in 2000. Although Michael is a huge Philly sports fan, he LOVES Husker football. He has a daughter and son and loves to watch them play any sport or activity they are in. Michael has extensive knowledge in the Real estate industry and loves to deal with real estate investors!

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