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House-Hunting? Choose a local lender who supports West Bend | By Karen Stensrud

West Bend, WI – With home selection in short supply, it’s important to choose a mortgage lender, and get pre-approved for a home loan first before you go house hunting. A pre-approval from a reputable lender shows sellers and real estate agents you’re serious and know what you can afford. It also allows you to put in an offer comfortably – so you don’t miss out on a potential opportunity to buy the home you always wanted.

Bell Bank

If you’re also interested in working with a mortgage lender who can deliver on-time closings, with no surprises, you should consider Bell Bank Mortgage, located in West Bend, Wis.

The experienced lenders at Bell Bank are familiar with Washington County’s neighborhoods and business community and are backed by the financial strength of one of the nation’s largest independent, family-owned banks in Bell Bank.

It’s that private ownership that has led to Bell’s unique Pay It Forward initiative, where every full-time employee receives $1,000 to give as they choose to individuals, families and organizations in need.

Since 2008, Pay It Forward has empowered more than $18 million in giving across the company. Bell Bank Mortgage also supports several area charities in a major way. For example, several of our lenders support the Ronald McDonald House by making a donation with each mortgage closed – and the Bell team actively volunteers with Milwaukee area realtors, supporting local children’s charities.

Interested in learning more? Here’s a quick glance at the Bell Bank Mortgage team in West Bend:

Doug Hall, NMLS# 79480, (doughallhomeloans.com) has more than 30 years of experience in mortgage lending, most of it in West Bend and Washington County, where he’s lived for decades.

Doug Hall

Co-founder, past president, Hall of Fame member in addition to Sunday night league director for the West Bend Baseball Association. He’s a past president of the Kiwanis Club and its local foundation, and has helped organize motorcycle rides to support local children’s organizations. Click HERE to speak with Doug.

Randy Lucka , NMLS# 478270, is a lifelong Washington County resident and has been a mortgage lender in West Bend and Washington County since 1983. He’s also a member of the local builders association.  Randy coached youth basketball, is a former Cub Scout Master, and especially enjoys giving to Habitat for Humanity, Family Promise and Ronald McDonald House. Click HERE to talk to Randy.

Matt Schellinger, NMLS# 269578, is a lifelong Washington County resident with more than 23 years of local lending experience. He’s a youth basketball and football coach who focuses his charitable giving through the United Way of Washington County and Ronald McDonald House. Click HERE to speak with Matt.

Amy Schmoldt, NMLS# 457083, is also a lifelong resident of West Bend who has been in mortgage banking and lending for 24 years. Currently serving as Chairwoman of the Board of the business association. Amy is also on the board of the local realtors association and she founded a rhythmic-exercise program that holds classes in area parks. Amy is excited to be an advocate for an upcoming inaugural event, Abigail’s Race of Endurance, raising funds for a women’s sober house in the county.

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