HomeBuying Made Easy
Claim This Podcastby Michael Dendy
Podcast Overview
<p>Most mortgage guys grew up in finance. I grew up in a church pew.</p><p>I was a pastor. Then in 2017, someone told me I couldn’t get hired as a loan officer and I wasn’t even licensed. Twenty days later, I had it. Zero background, Millions in closed loans later, I still can't fully explain it and… here we are.</p><p>HomeBuying Made Easy exists for the person who feels dumb asking basic questions because they think everyone else already gets it. You don't have to know anything walking in.</p><p>VA loans. Credit score myths. Down payment hacks. Closing cost tricks. Investment properties. Everything the big banks hope you never figure out.</p><p>No fluff. No sponsors. Just a guy from Marietta, Georgia, now living outside Franklin, Tennessee, telling the truth about mortgages twice a week.</p><p>New episodes every Monday and Friday. Let's get you home.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 24, 2026
Episode 59 –– Free Money to Buy a Home in Tennessee...Here's How
<p>Did you know Tennessee has programs specifically designed to help first-time homebuyers cover their down payment and closing costs and some of it doesn't even have to be paid back?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Michael Dendy breaks down everything you need to know about Tennessee's first-time homebuyer programs: who qualifies, what the income limits look like, and how to actually use these benefits when you're ready to buy. We're covering the difference between loans, grants, and forgivable assistance and how to figure out which option makes the most sense for your situation.</p><p></p><p>If you've been sitting on the sidelines because you don't think you have enough saved, this episode might change everything.</p><p></p><p>Reach out to our team with any questions or to get started: </p><p>615-499-6335 | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Michael@DendyTeam.com" target="_blank">Michael@DendyTeam.com</a></p>
July 20, 2026
Episode 58 –– Should You Wait for Rates to Drop? Here's the Truth
<p>Everyone's waiting for rates to drop. But what if waiting is actually costing you more?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Michael Dendy breaks down 40 years of mortgage rate history to reveal what most buyers don't realize: 6% isn't the exception it's closer to the norm. We're talking about the real cost of sitting on the sidelines while home prices keep climbing, how refinancing works and what it actually costs, and why the bond market not the government is driving the rates you see today.</p><p></p><p>Plus, Michael busts one of the biggest myths in real estate: that renting while you wait is the safe move. </p><p></p><p>Spoiler — your interest rate on rent is 100%.</p><p></p><p>If you've been holding off on buying because of rates, this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p>Reach out to our team with any questions or to get started: </p><p></p><p>615-499-6335 | </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Michael@DendyTeam.com" target="_blank">Michael@DendyTeam.com</a></p>
July 17, 2026
Episode 57 –– Who's On Your Team? The Professionals Every Homebuyer Needs
<p>Buying a home isn't a solo sport and the team you build around you can make or break the entire experience.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Michael Dendy walks through every professional you need in your corner before you start the home buying process: the right loan officer, the right real estate agent, the right home inspector, and a few key players most buyers never think about until it's too late.</p><p>We're also talking pre-approval why it's the first move you need to make, and what it tells you beyond just a number. Plus, the HOA fees that catch buyers off guard, the questions you should be asking every professional before you hire them, and how to avoid the payment shock that derails so many first-time buyers.</p><p></p><p>The right team doesn't just help you close they help you close with confidence.</p><p></p><p>Reach out to our team with any questions or to get started: 615-499-6335 | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Michael@DendyTeam.com" target="_blank">Michael@DendyTeam.com</a></p>
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- What is HomeBuying Made Easy?
<p>Most mortgage guys grew up in finance. I grew up in a church pew.</p><p>I was a pastor. Then in 2017, someone told me I couldn’t get hired as a loan officer and I wasn’t even licensed. Twenty days later, I had it. Zero background, Millions in closed loans later, I still can't fully explain it and… here we are.</p><p>HomeBuying Made Easy exists for the person who feels dumb asking basic questions because they think everyone else already gets it. You don't have to know anything walking in.</p><p>VA loans. Credit score myths. Down payment hacks. Closing cost tricks. Investment properties. Everything the big banks hope you never figure out.</p><p>No fluff. No sponsors. Just a guy from Marietta, Georgia, now living outside Franklin, Tennessee, telling the truth about mortgages twice a week.</p><p>New episodes every Monday and Friday. Let's get you home.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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