Leapfrog Workshops are educational, non-commercial, and offer an organized, safe environment for learning and gaining confidence in the process.

The Leapfrog workshop can provide the boost you need for a successful home search. Homeownership can improve your quality of life and can be an important step toward future financial security.

Preferred to be in person. However, due to the pandemic, we will be hosting future events over Zoom. There are some positives to this: more engagement and the comfort of your home.

Terry is a business author and educator, mortgage professional, and loan officer. Terry holds the Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation awarded by the Mortgage Bankers Association of America. Big Valley Mortgage is a subsidiary of American Pacific Mortgage, the country's 12th largest retail mortgage lender.

Markus Schmucki has 30+ years of experience working in the IT Industry. He is currently working with all technical hardware and software plus offering a secure file platform. Markus served 15 years as co-founder of a successful FinTech company working with Fortune 100 financial companies with roles including Chief Information Security Officer for a custom SaaS product.

Educational Leapfrog Workshops

Presenting...

Finding the confidence for homeownership & SECURELY

We are pleased to be sponsoring an upcoming FREE ZOOM event with Terry Ward, CMB who runs the Leapfrog Home Financing Workshop. Learn some valuable information to provide the boost you need for a successful home search.

  • Markus Schmucki, CEO — MereSecure Inc

Educational Workshops

Hello. Welcome.

Want to buy a home but think you cannot qualify…or find the process just too difficult? Not sure where to start? Cannot trust the information you are receiving? Join our FREE workshop to learn more and be prepared.

Safe place to learn

Benefits

BY ZOOM or IN-PERSON

MUST BE SECURE

Who is running the workshop?

Terry Ward will be leading the workshop and Markus Schmucki will provide insight into securing data and its importance.

Workshop Leader

Terry Ward, CMB — Big Valley Mortgage

Sponsor & Workshop Content Contributor

Markus Schmucki, CEO

ZOOM event ON A FUTURE DATE. IT IS A FREE EVENT.

What are some topics?

  • Misunderstandings that can hold you back
  • What to expect when you meet your lender
  • Importance of PreApproval and forming your pro team in advance
  • Mortgage and Real Estate Terms
  • Loan Programs that are right for you
  • How to select a lender and realtor
  • Interest Rates, Purchasing Power, What can you Afford...and your Success

FAQ

We Are Here To Help You With Any Questions You May Have

Why should I come to this workshop?
Whether you own a home, rent, or are looking to learn more about how to be better informed, this workshop will equip you to be better prepared. One important point of this workshop is to educate to avoid being misled with misunderstandings and information that steer you in the wrong direction.

What is the right way to start this process?
Signup on our interest list.

Yes, I already own a home.
If you are already enjoying homeownership, you are welcome to invite anyone in your circle of family, friends, and work associates to signup and attend. We will also talk about the benefits of refinancing at today’s historically low interest rates.

I have a broker, real-estate agent already?
The valley is a big ocean and we want to inform everyone without any obligation or pressure to utilize our network of professionals.

Will there be any cost for this workshop?
100% no cost. No obligation for committing to anything.

How is your workshop different?
Leapfrog covers the basics to help you understand the process, but goes much further. It helps you overcome common misunderstandings, creates confidence, and shows specific steps you can take for a successful home search.