December 19th, 2011
Congress has passed, and the president has signed into law the VOW To Hire Hero’s Act of 2011. Included in the law is the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) for unemployed veterans. This new program is set to roll out on July 1st, 2012 and will provide retraining for the veterans hardest hit with the current economic conditions.
The VRAP is offering 12 months of training assistance to unemployed veterans and limited to 45,000 participants during fiscal year 2012 and to 54,000 participants from October 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. Participants may receive up to 12 months of assistance at the full time payment rate under the Montgomery GI Bill – active duty program.
Participants must be enrolled in a VA approved program of education offered by a community college or technical school. To see the rules, regulations and guidelines for this Act please go to the US Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Labor.
Kerry N. Greenwald
NMLS # 70269
Sr. VA Loan Specialist
Creekside Mortgage Inc.
360-571-LOAN 5626
www.VALoanWA.com
www.OregonVALoan.com
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December 16th, 2011
For over 50 years the C.A.R.O.L. program, Christmas Activities Relief Organization Limited, has helped families in our community keep the holiday spirit alive by assisting those less fortunate during the holidays. This year, our family here at Creekside Mortgage Inc, decided we wanted to help them do what they do best. In conjunction with our vendors, employees, the American Legion Post #27 and other companies we cooperate with, Creekside Mortgage was able to collect over $300 in toys and gift cards to help the CAROL program continue their amazing act of kindness. We hope that our efforts are able to assist the Camas Fire Department to bring more attention to their cause so that this program can continue to grow and give the members of our community a little stress relief during this holiday season.
Kerry N. Greenwald
NMLS # 70269
Sr. VA Loan Specialist
Creekside Mortgage Inc.
360-571-LOAN 5626
www.VALoanWA.com
www.OregonVALoan.com
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December 13th, 2011
Southwest Airlines Co. announced today that they ordered 208 new Boeing 737 aircraft with a value of nearly $19 billion. The airline, which operates an all-Boeing fleet, placed a firm order for 150 of the 737 Max, and 58 of the next-generation 737s.
Last month, Boeing said Indonesia’s Lion Air committed, but hasn’t finalized, a deal to buy 230 Boeing 737s. Lion Air also has options for 150 more planes,bringing the deal’s total potential value to $35 billion. Emirates Airlines also ordered $18 billion worth of 777s in November.
Both deals came shortly after Boeing finally began delivering its two newest planes, the next-generation 787 and the latest version of the iconic 747. Boeing produces about one 737 every day from its plant in Renton, Wash. It is raising that amount to 42 per month by 2014.
Boeing says Southwest is the first customer to finalize an order for the 737 Max. Including the order talked about above. Boeing now has orders or commitments from 13 customers for more than 900 of the new model.
Boeing shares rose 66 cents to $71.56 in premarket trading on the news of the new orders.
Kerry N. Greenwald
NMLS # 70269
Sr. VA Loan Specialist
Creekside Mortgage Inc.
360-571-LOAN 5626
www.VALoanWA.com
www.OregonVALoan.com
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December 1st, 2011
Clark County Veterans Court Board , is holding a Christmas Concert for veterans December 8th from 5:00 PM to 7:30PM. Doors open at 4:30 at the Dragonfly Café on 1300 W Franklin Street in Vancouver, WA. Tickets are available online at www.ClarkCountyVetsCourtBoard.org and are $15. There will be food and refreshments and the headliners are Ricky Lee Jackson and Grammy Award winner Doug Smith. There will also be special performances by Ragtime, Old Time Fiddlers, Fort Vancouver Pipe Band, Nikki Hubert with the Living Free Band, Siarra Edmundson and Jesse Wade as Sinatra. Come join us for the festivities and help raise money for the Clark County Washington Veteran’s Court Board.
Kerry N. Greenwald
NMLS # 70269
Sr. VA Loan Specialist
Creekside Mortgage Inc.
360-571-LOAN 5626
www.VALoanWA.com
www.OregonVALoan.com
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November 17th, 2011
Don’t forget to sign up for the AARP Safe Driver Training class that is free for veterans in November. Two classes are being offered at the Clark County Public Service Center on November 28th and 29th. This is a two day training, four hours each day. Space is available for the morning sessions which start at 0800 and the afternoon sessions starting at 1300 hours. You will need to attend both days to receive your certificate. Completion of the class will earn you a discount on your car insurance http://www.aarp.org/home-garden/transportation/driver_safety/. To register for one of these classes, please call 360-397-2075 ext 7863.
AARP is able to assist any military personnel- active duty, retired, guard, or reserve- who are eligible to receive a free DSP classroom course during the month of November 2011. This is not valid for the online course. This is offered to Veterans to thank them for their service and to allow them to take part in a free class.
Kerry N. Greenwald
NMLS # 70269
Sr. VA Loan Specialist
Creekside Mortgage Inc.
360-571-LOAN 5626
www.VALoanWA.com
www.OregonVALoan.com
PFC Cory Doane will be arriving to Vancouver in a private flight for Thanksgiving from Walter Reed. His IED injury caused a tremendous number of bodily injuries. The Patriot Guard Riders will greet him at the Portland airport and escort him to his residence. Cory will have to return back to Walter Reed in order to continue his rehabilitation treatments. There is a request for donations. We are letting the community know that he is remembered and we appreciate him serving our country.
Directions are as follows: Right onto Chkalov Dr/I-205 to Mill Plain. Left onto McGillvray Blvd. Right onto Talton Ave. Left onto Angus which curves left onto SE 139th Ave or Angus. Participants can park on SE 139th Avenue or Angus around 3:40pm.
Kerry N. Greenwald
NMLS # 70269
Sr. VA Loan Specialist
Creekside Mortgage Inc.
360-571-LOAN 5626
www.VALoanWA.com
www.OregonVALoan.com
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November 13th, 2011
Creekside Mortgage will be featured in the Columbian on Sunday, November 13. It’s amazing what the Columbian went through to put our story out there. It basically expresses to everyone what we do here at Creekside Mortgage. We do all types of loans and our favorite is the VA home loan, also known as a VA 100% purchase. The other loan we do most frequently are the VA 100% cash out refinance and the VA streamline refinance, otherwise known as an IRRRL. Give us a call to check it out at (360)571-LOAN 5626.
Kerry N. Greenwald
NMLS # 70269
Sr. VA Loan Specialist
Creekside Mortgage Inc.
360-571-LOAN 5626
www.VALoanWA.com
www.OregonVALoan.com
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November 1st, 2011
Boeing has been awarded the new tanker contract by the U.S. Air Force. This is great news for the State of Washington, especially in the Everett, WA employment. The contract was worth over 35 billion dollars, which will be a major boost to the Puget Sound area. The tanker is a 767 wide-body jetliner, which will be assembled in the Everett, WA plant. This decision was made by the U.S. Air Force Thursday of this week. This contract initially calls for 179 new planes.
Kerry N. Greenwald
NMLS # 70269
Sr. VA Loan Specialist
Creekside Mortgage Inc.
360-571-LOAN 5626
www.VALoanWA.com
www.OregonVALoan.com
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November 1st, 2011
In recognizing our success in the past six years; we would like to thank everyone that we have worked with. November first is our anniversary date of being open here in Vancouver, WA. What an amazing six years to see how the industry has changed. I have been able to witness over time previous companies or people who have been in the industry that left the industry over the last couple of years. It gives us great pleasure to work with felow Veterans, directly helping them with all their mortgage needs. Here’s to another 6 years in the industry. We will continue to help serve the Veterans like they have served our country.
Kerry N. Greenwald
NMLS # 70269
Sr. VA Loan Specialist
Creekside Mortgage Inc.
360-571-LOAN 5626
www.VALoanWA.com
www.OregonVALoan.com
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October 28th, 2011
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