Darren Stewart's (darrenstewart) Blog

There is alot of confusion and alot of changes to this program for the first part of 2009 and I thought I would update this program here.  MHDC has rolled out a program called TCAL or the Tax Cash assistance Loan financing option.  This option allows first time  home buyers that would normally re...

As more and more people watch for the best rates that are availalbe our rate watch list continues to grow as many believe that the rates will fall below 5.00% again, I am asked every day if that is going to happen. NO one can tell where rates are going but I can tell you that those that have thei...

In the movie "The Perfect Storm" 3 weather systems combine in the middle of the Atlantic to create a weather event that is totally unprecedented.  Our financial markets seem to be having a storm of their own but, looking at everything that is coming together it points to a GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BU...

Busy?  Not enough time to take advantage of where the market is? Currently if your paying 6% or more it may be time to make time, and if you don't have a lot of time, your able to apply online in 5 minutes at www.OakStarBank.com- on our home page is a quick application, located in the lower right...

Retirement investment, Estate planning, saving for a childs education, setting up a living a trust, all of these activities many times are considered "financial planning".  There is a key component not among this list and that would be buying and financing your home!   In our world many times thi...

Southwest, Missouri is a great place to live, work and play our economy despite what the National media seems to be saying is diverse, and the opportunities that are coming together for 2009 are awesome! If you are thinking of buying a home I would encourage you to get in touch with a realtor to ...

Rates dropped dramatically this week spurring refinance business and inspiring those buyers out there to move on the making a decision to purchase a home, after about 65 hours in the office this week its great to be resting up to begin the process of closing the business. I wanted to continue to ...

USDA Rural Development is a great loan product that is available to customers who are buying in a qualifying area that is NOT a metropolitan area.  Interest rates were significantly below 6% for this product along with other loan programs if your even considering purchasing a home this is one of ...

VA Loans - Anywhere in the Nation- great time to purchase on the VA loan program.  Darren Stewart OakStar Bank, N.A.  VA Home loans are a great way to purchase a home, having been raised in the military I love working with Veterans all over the country in order to assist them in purchasing a home...

VA Loans - Anywhere in the Nation- great time to purchase on the VA loan program.  Darren Stewart OakStar Bank, N.A.  VA Home loans are a great way to purchase a home, having been raised in the military I love working with Veterans all over the country in order to assist them in purchasing a home...