Home buying should be one of the best experiences of your life. Technology should be used to improve customer service, not in place of customer service. Homestead Financial Mortgage has leveraged technology to enhance the home buying and financing experience by enhancing customer service for both borrower and real estate agent. The “GetHomestead” app allows each buyer and borrower to manage each phase of the financing process: EducationPreparation ApplicationFollow up GetHomestead is a tool to simplify the home buying and lending process. Whether you are a homebuyer looking to purchase a home, a current homeowner interested in refinancing, or a real estate agent wanting a better business partner, the “GetHomestead” mobile app has a feature to benefit you.Key Features:Education: •Compare different lending scenarios using various loan programs to help determine which product is the best for you.•Mortgage Calculator to understand what payments you can expect. •Stay up-to-date on industry news and happenings that may impact your loan, like changing interest rates.Preparation:•Determine if homeownership is an affordable option for you based on your current credit, and income. •Easily access contact information of your Homestead Financial Loan Advisor and Real Estate Agent•Quickly obtain your pre-approval through the app to start shopping faster! Application •View and esign your application from your phone/tablet. •View updates and application conditions from your phone/tablet.•Scan in required documents on your phone and upload them quickly to expedite the loan approval process.Follow up:•As you move forward in your life, you can run payments to see if refinancing would be a good option to save money on your mortgage. •Ask questions of your loan advisor to avoid on hold times with servicing. For Realtors:•View the status of each lead given in real time from your phone! •Chat boxes for each transaction to keep communication clear on each transactionThe GetHomestead app is there to enhance customer service, and like always, be sure to contact your Homestead Financial Loan Advisor for a customized solution tailored to your specific financial situation, needs, and goals. GetHomestead and we can show you how great an experience buying a home is!