Steve LaForest Branch Manager/Loan Consultant

NMLS # 292178
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LMB # 100018717

433 Reviews

Direct:
970-381-4374
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Email:
Steve.LaForest@nafinc.com

About Steve LaForest

Steve and his team have extensive experience in the mortgage industry. Steve has been a loan originator, branch manager and regional sales manager in the mortgage industry for over 45 years and in Greeley and Weld County for over 30 of those years. Along with Steve’s mortgage business, he has been involved with many organizations in Greeley including the Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Board Member of the ACE committee, President of the Success Foundation and on the St. Mary Finance Council Board. Steve is responsible for helping our Northern Colorado customers and business partners find the right loan and at the right terms. He is dedicated to finding the very best loan for our borrowers--and ensuring they receive personalized, attentive service in the process.

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Company Culture

NAF360 is our commitment to 360 degrees of trust and respect.

NAF360 is our strength of character. It starts with each of us and flows from one person to another. It’s the trust we build with our clients, an understanding we’re here to help. It’s our ongoing contributions to the local community, the assurance we extend a helping hand. NAF360 is felt in our offices, transmitted in every call, evident in every referral, and shines brightly in countless glowing reviews.

Pathway to HomeOwnership

Are you Ready?

At New American Funding, we believe that every person deserves a clear path to achieving their dream of homeownership. So, we created the Pathway to Homeownership initiative to alleviate some of your financial worries.

What is the Pathway to

Homeownership Initiative?

The Pathway to Homeownership offers qualified borrowers in select areas up to $8,000 in assistance. These funds are not a loan that needs to be repaid and are available to first-time homebuyers in designated areas.

This program can also potentially be combined with other down payment assistance programs to offer you even more support as you build the life of your dreams.

Contact me today for more information!

NAF Cash Can Turn You into a Cash Buyer

Buying in cash means convenience, certainty, and may mean cost savings too. In fact, buying in cash may help you save up to 11% over those using a traditional mortgage.* With NAF Cash, you can make a competitive, true cash offer that is not contingent on financing and close in little as seven days without having to sell your current home first.

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*According to a study from researchers at the University of California - San Diego, cash buyers have paid about 11% less than using a mortgage. Reher, Michael and Valkanov, Rossen, The Mortgage-Cash Premium Puzzle (September 24, 2021). Available at SSRN: ssrn.com/abstract=3751917 or dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3751917

Loan Products

Every story of home buying is unique, we offer a variety of loans to meet our clients' needs.

30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage

Steady monthly payments over a 30 year term.

Buydown Loan

Reduce your mortgage payment rate.

ARM

Get lower interest rates and lower payments for an introductory period.

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Meet The Team

Steve LaForest

Branch Manager/Loan Consultant

NMLS #292178

LMB #100018717

Tel: (970) 381-4374

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Michael Bustamante

Sr. Loan Consultant

NMLS #276579

LMB #100028059

Tel: (970) 227-7098

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Kellen Miles

Loan Officer Assistant

NMLS #1030046

LMB #100042957

Tel: (970) 213-8572

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Courtney Costinett

Loan Officer Assistant

Tel: (970) 381-6585

Carrie Walker

Sr. Loan Consultant

NMLS #1119930

LMB #100051963

Tel: (970) 381-7081

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