Author Archives: Midwest Family Lending Corp

Should You Hire a Professional Stager When Selling Your Home?

One of the intimidating things about putting your home on the market is the knowledge that total strangers will soon be traipsing through your house judging every part of it. Even if you are a Marie Kondo-level cleaner and organizer, … Continue reading

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MFLCares about Autism Society of Iowa

Chances are that most of us know someone, who in some way, is impacted by autism. Our teammate and friend, Jason Pleggenkuhle, Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator with Midwest Family Lending, has been directly impacted by autism. “Our son struggled with … Continue reading

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MFLCares about Team RunFree

Adel, Iowa – You will be hard pressed to find anything more heartwarming than watching a navigator push a captain in a road race. There are few things more inspiring than seeing a blind athlete run alongside a guide runner. … Continue reading

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5 Ways Owning a Home Builds Wealth

Home is where the heart is, but it can also be where the money is. History has consistently shown that owning a home is linked to building wealth, with one study by the Federal Reserve showing that U.S. homeowners have … Continue reading

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MFLCares about Count the Kicks

“It takes a community to help save babies, and we are honored to be selected as a MFLCares charity this month,” stated Kimberly Isburg, Communications Specialist for Healthy Birth Day, Inc. “The support of local businesses like Midwest Family Lending … Continue reading

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What’s in Store for the 2023 Housing Market?

A Deceleration (or Decline) in Home Prices Experts differ in their predictions on where home prices are headed. But the one consistent theme is that exorbitant price increases are likely a thing of the past (at least for now). CoreLogic … Continue reading

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MFLCares about Level Up Community Athletic Program

DES MOINES, Iowa – Level Up Community Athletic Program is the recipient of the Midwest Family Lending‘s first MFLCares donation of 2023! “For Taylor to select our non-profit as a MFLCares charity means so much to all the staff and … Continue reading

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January is Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month

As 2023 begins, Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month is in full swing. Start this year off strong by committing to IBAT’s mission to “Learn Something” and “Do Something” to raise awareness in your community, support survivors, and help prevent … Continue reading

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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Fair Housing Legacy

Buying a home has long been a cherished part of the American Dream, but when Captain Edward Brooke returned as a decorated serviceman from World War II, his desire to buy a home was impeded by one simple fact: He … Continue reading

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How a New Program Can Pay You to Go Green

Wearing one ugly Christmas sweater for a party can be fun, but if soaring energy costs have you wearing all your sweaters at once to avoid raising your thermostat, you may feel less than jolly. Fortunately, a new federal program … Continue reading

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