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Hi! I'm James...
Your Mortgage Consultant!

Committed to giving you all the support and guidance you need to find the right mortgage options for you and your family.

James Bakkie

Senior Mortgage Consultant

NMLS: 664709

515-782-5690
Address: 5901 Mills Civic Pkwy, Suite 4300, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Every one of our Mortgage Consultants can walk you through our products in detail – probably more detail than you want, in fact. So they definitely know their stuff.

More importantly, they want to know about you: What's your goal?

Buy a Home
Refinance a Home
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Home financing tailored to meet your needs

We have a full suite of mortgage programs to meet your needs and give you a competitive edge:

  • 01
    Fixed & adjustable rate mortgages
  • 02
    Federal Housing administration loans (FHA)
  • 03
    Veterans affairs loans (VA)
  • 04
    Renovation financing
  • 05
    Jumbo loans

Where can we help you thrive?

Are you looking to buy your first home? Need help managing your mortgage payment?

Trying to figure out how to afford that renovation? Whatever you situation is, we've got the answers.

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First time homebuyer

First time homebuyer

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Mortgage management

Mortgage management

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Refinancing

Refinancing

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Self-employed

Self-employed

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Veteran

Veteran

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Equity management

Equity management

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Financial planner

Financial planner

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Estate planning attorney

Estate planning attorney

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Realtor

Realtor

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Divorce attorney

Divorce attorney

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Know Your Monthly Mortgage Payment

Mortgage Amount, $
Total Cost Of Mortgage, $
Monthly payment:
P&I
Insurance
Taxes
PMI
HOA

What my clients say...

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Emily Vogel

5.0

Ankeny, IA

Apr 18, 2023

James has wonderful communication and found a way to lower my mortgage payment while also paying off my car with no extra money down. He answered all of my emails within a very timely manner and has a very friendly, pleasant demeanor. Highly recommend.

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Ashley Wallingford

5.0

West Des Moines, IA

Apr 5, 2023

Very helpful, answers all questions and makes the process easy. Answers phone calls and emails timely

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Stacey Cole

5.0

Prole, IA

Mar 20, 2023

James was extremely patient with me as I was moving in connection with my job and the duration was a long time. He also made himself available anytime.

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Michaela Wolfe

5.0

Adel, IA

Mar 18, 2023

My husband and I originally met James through a coworker and we were in the process of wanting to buy a home but needing advice on how to get our credit scores up. He worked with us for a little over six months trying to find ways to up our credit scores, and when we were ready to purchase our home, he made it super easy, and an overall great guy to work with.

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Tran Luong

5.0

Des Moines, IA

Mar 8, 2023

James walked us through possible financial scenarios and gave us a better understanding of our own criteria when selecting a home mortgage. As first time home buyers, we really didn't know very much about the process or the role our financial situations played into when deciding to buy a home. We appreciate the transparency and honesty from James and his team.

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Rebecca Fleming

5.0

Norwalk, IA

Mar 6, 2023

Seamless process and professional!

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Kevin Dill

5.0

Waukee, IA

Feb 28, 2023

Very easy process

TD

Tamara Doom

5.0

Adel, IA

Feb 8, 2023

Professional and competent staff

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Katie Harpenau

5.0

Carlisle, IA

Jan 23, 2023

James would do anything we needed for us at any time of the day.

KS

Katherine Sheridan

5.0

West Des Moines, IA

Jan 12, 2023

James was so helpful answering our questions and getting us the information we needed. We were complete newbies with this being our first home and James made the process easy! Thank you James!

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Dawn Schwichtenberg

5.0

Urbandale, IA

Nov 30, 2022

James is very friendly and easy to work with. He is proficient at consulting!

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Michael Schwichtenberg

5.0

Urbandale, IA

Nov 22, 2022

James was always available to answer any questions we had. Excels in communication and made the whole process extremely easy. We won the lottery by having him help us with the process.

CS

Christopher Sheely

5.0

Maxwell, IA

Nov 22, 2022

Went very smooth!

MD

Mitchell Dunn

5.0

West Des Moines, IA

Nov 19, 2022

It was a very smooth and easy process!!

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Sheila Dunn

5.0

West Des Moines, IA

Nov 17, 2022

Outstanding support from beginning to end…thank you to James and the rest of his team!

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George Macharia

5.0

Des Moines, IA

Nov 5, 2022

This was 2nd time worked with James and service was nothing short of great in both occasions. Great with advise and updates throughout entire process. Would highly recommend them to anyone seeking mortgage financing

President and CEO - Justin Messer

Justin Messer

President and CEO of Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC, parent company of HomeServices Lending

"Our mission is to provide financing solutions that positively impact lives and make a difference in the communities where we lend."

4.95 of 5.00

Our average client rating. YTD 12/2021 on experience.com

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  • Do I need to save for a 20% down payment?

    No! With FHA loans you can get approved for as little as 3.5% down, VA and USDA loans can offer you $0-down options, and with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) you can get into your new home with less than a 20% down payment. Whatever your situation, you have options.

  • Are Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval the same thing?

    No. Pre-qualification and pre-approval are two different things. Pre-qualification means that a mortgage lender has reviewed your financial records and believes you will qualify for a loan. A pre-approval is a conditional committment from a lender that they will lend you the money for a mortgage.

  • What's the difference between an adjustable and a fixed rate mortgage?

    A fixed rate mortgage means that the interest rate is set when you take out the loan and will not change. With an adjustable rate mortgage, the interest rate may go up or down after a certain amount of time. Many adjustable rate mortgages will start at a lower interest rate than fixed rate mortgages.

  • What is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

    Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is a type of insurance you may be required to pay if you are taking out a conventional mortgage with a downpayment that is less than 20% of the home's overall value. If you refinance your home with a conventional loan and your equity is less than 20% of the home's value, you may also be required to pay PMI. Private Mortgage Insurance protects the lender in the event that you stop making payments on your loan.

  • Can I access my home equity before I finish paying off my loan?

    Yes! Your mortgage advisor can help you find the right refinance and reverse mortgage options to help you access your home equity before you've finished paying off your loan. This can help with covering the cost of remodels, college tuition, long-term care plans, and more! Talk to your mortgage advisor to find out how you can access your home equity to cover any of your life's needs.

  • What do I do if I can't afford my mortgage payment anymore?

    The first thing you should do in the event that you can't afford your mortgage payements anymore is reach out to your lender. An experienced mortgage advisor can help you find options, such as refinancing or restructuring your loan, to help you keep up with your payments. Always reach out to your lender to ensure that you can keep up with your payments and stay in your home.

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James Bakkie

James Bakkie

Senior Mortgage Consultant

NMLS: 664709

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