To help you achieve your dream of owning a home, download our HOMEBUYERS GUIDE at no cost to you.

How to get your Academy Homebuyers Guide:

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  • Fill out the form so your Academy Loan Officer can reach out to you directly
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  • Download your free copy of the Academy Mortgage Homebuyer’s Guide!

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What’s a Homebuyer Guide Anyway?

The Academy Mortgage Homebuyer’s Guide was designed to answer many common questions about the homebuying process. This step by step guide will help you know what to expect and how to find the best loan options for your situation.

Whether you’re buying your very first home, or you happen to be an experienced homeowner, the “10 Steps to Achieving Homeownership” will take you from start to finish beginning with getting prequalified and ending with closing your loan. Think of them as a no-cost road map to help you find your way home.

Interested in purchasing or refinancing a home?
Academy Mortgage is the 1ST CHOICE Home Loan Lender on the Western Slope and beyond.

Academy Mortgage knows the Western Slope.

There’s no greater place to live than the Western Slope. Whether in the majestic mountains, overlooking the picturesque national monument, or enjoying the breathtaking views of the canyonlands, Academy Mortgage can help you find your dream home in the Western Slope. We have several loan products available to customize the perfect fit for you. If you are ready to get started and talk to an Academy Mortgage Loan Officer near you, CLICK HERE or keep scrolling to learn more about how we can help make homeownership in the Western Slope a reality for you.

Featured Loan Solution:

HomeReady®

The stunning vistas and gorgeous back-country make this area of the country irresistible. It would be no surprise if owning a home in the Western Slope has caught your eye. Looking for a house near the ski areas or maybe a ranch-style house in the country? No matter your preference, a HomeReady® Loan from Academy Mortgage can make this home yours.

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VA Loans

VA Loans provide up to 100% financing, with zero money down and no monthly mortgage insurance required, for active-duty military personnel and veterans.

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USDA Loans

Academy offers fixed-rate USDA Home Loans with all of the benefits of USDA financing. To qualify for financing, the property must be located in an eligible rural area.

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Conventional Loans

Academy offers fixed-rate Conventional Home Loans at standard conforming loan limits and options for high-balance loan amounts.

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FHA Loans

FHA Home Loans are designed with flexible qualification guidelines to benefit first-time homebuyers and buyers who don’t have perfect credit or a lot of money to put down.

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Your 1st CHOICE Home Loan Lender

Founded in 1988, Academy Mortgage is one of the nation’s largest and most respected independent mortgage lenders.

Academy’s mission is to be 1ˢᵗ CHOICE in delivering the dream of sustainable homeownership by inspiring hope and building prosperity in the lives of our Employees, Builders, Realtors, and in the communities that we serve.

National Lender With Local Control

Academy has the distinct advantage of being a direct lender, which means all loan processing, underwriting, and funding are handled in our local Western Slope branch offices. What’s more, team members who know the ins and outs of your Western Slope community will be in control of your loan file from start to finish.

Our teams have the tools and resources in-house to expedite these processes, resulting in our proven track record of closing loans as quickly and efficiently as possible.

  • 30 Years of Service
  • #1-Rated Lender on Zillow
  • Helped 45,573 Families Achieve Homeownership
  • 96% 45,573 Customer Satisfaction Rating

About Our Team

  • 5 star review for Kevin Cordova

    “We will and have recommended Kevin to friends and family.”

    Stefanie Fuoco , 6/12/2019

  • 5 star review for Jere Fischer

    “Buying a house is a stressful endeavor full of uncertainty and questions. However, Academy Mortgage made the process seamless. I felt comfortable talking to Jere and assured that our home buying dreams would become a reality! I was thoroughly impressed with his responsive and honesty.”

    Desiree Moore , 10/30/2019

  • 5 star review for David Posta

    “I will use David Posta for all of my mortgage needs, wherever he may work. Treat him right because he will take care of your customers!”

    David E Henderhan , 11/4/2019

  • 5 Out Of 5 Star Rating For The Jack O’Neal Team

    Bruna and Jack did an excellent job with this client

    Scott Hayduk , 7/19/2019

  • 5 Out Of 5 Star Rating For Sherri Brown

    I really enjoyed working with Sherri again and the app was an excellent tool.

    Christina Arnold , 5/28/2019

  • 5 out of 5 star rating for Lonnie Knob

    Working with Lonnie was a great and stress free experience

    Dusty Nielsen , 7/30/2019