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For those of you who may not know, this year's Special Olympic World Games are coming to Idaho this winter.

This is a HUGE honor for the state of Idaho.  The honor, however, will be extended to our very own community.  The Olympic Torch will be passing through Coeur d'Alene January 29th and 30th!

A couple of weeks ago our Kiwanis Club had the privilege of meeting Christine Jarski (VP of Development and Marketing, Special Olympics Idaho) and Kirk Grogan (Global Messenger AND Bronze Medalist for shot put) - see photo below right.

Kirk shared his many experiences with Special Olympics.  In addition to participating in Hong Kong games and meeting the President of the United States, Kirk has visited many other countries around the world on behalf of Special Olympics by supporting and educating the public on the many Athlete Leadership programs they have to offer.

Now you, too, have the chance to support Special Olympics Idaho. Breakfast With Champions Tuesday, December 17, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. Coeur d'Alene Inn.

Breakfast With Champions is the largest annual fund-raising event for Special Olympics Idaho, a non-profit organization that provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

As former athletes ourselves (Kevin played football and Maryellen played softball - both went to college on full-ride athletic scholarships), this speaks to our hearts.

We encourage you take part in this great event and show your support for Idaho's Special Olympic Athletes.

 
 News Update 12/1/2008:

I cannot tell you how excited I am to announce that after nearly one year of audits by the Federal Government, KMG Mortgage Group is proud to announce that we are now a "Non-supervised Loan Correspondent" lender for FHA loans!

What does that mean?
The Government has authorized us to originate FHA loans and trusts that we will do it in a meaningful and trustworthy manner.

This is a noteworthy distinction.
Usually only banks or mortgage companies with large corporate backings get this kind of recognition from FHA.

It is very rare that you will find a small mortgage shop like ours with their FHA approval.  The audit alone scares most people away.  They are extensive.  They are difficult.  They are not a lot of fun to go through.  They are pricing.  But, they are worth it!

With everything you read and hear in the news today, FHA loans are becoming a larger player in the world of home finance.  FHA loans have always had a good portion of the market share.  But now, more than ever, they are becoming a necessity.

If a mortgage broker or lender wants to serve their clients the BEST way they possibly can, considering an FHA loan is no longer an option, it is a necessity!

Contact us today and take advantage of the flexibility FHA loans have to offer!