EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 27 MIN
How to Stop Paying Rent and Start Building Wealth (Zero Down & Grant Options!) - EP 10
from Beyond the Listing · host Pam Flitton
Austin REALTOR® Pam Flitton talks with Mortgage Loan Officer and Real Estate Broker Abe Hakawati about why right now is the best time to stop renting and start owning. They break down exactly why skipping a home purchase out of fear is incredibly risky for your financial future, and how real estate acts as a natural hedge against inflation.Whether you're a first-time buyer terrified of rejection or someone with a recent bankruptcy, Abe shares exactly what you need to know about today's flexible loan options. From zero-down programs and $80,000 county grants to Non-QM loans and higher debt-to-income allowances, this episode proves that homeownership is much more achievable than you think.🎧 Hosted by: Pam Flitton🎤 Featuring: Abe Hakawati, Mortgage Loan Officer & Real Estate BrokerAbe Hakawati is a licensed mortgage loan officer affiliated with Loan Factory and licensed in both California and Texas. He assists borrowers with a wide range of mortgage products, including conventional loans, jumbo mortgages, HELOCs, reverse mortgages, and other customized financing solutions. Abe also partners with MyLoanDesk.com, a digital mortgage platform offering conventional, portfolio, and commercial programs designed for borrowers with unique income or property scenarios that may not meet traditional bank guidelines.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ Why waiting to buy a home is costing you thousands in lost equity✔️ How to access massive county grants (like $80,000 in FL!) for down payments and repairs✔️ The real difference between Big Bank loans, Non-QM loans, and Hard Money✔️ How the "Earned Equity Program" helps buyers purchase even with a recent bankruptcy✔️ Why loan programs are now accepting lower credit scores and higher debt-to-income ratios✔️ How to overcome the fear and "what-ifs" of buying your first home🎙 Connect with Abe Hakawati:🌎 Website → http://www.myloandesk.com/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/talk2abenow/🎙 Follow Pam Flitton:🌐 Website → http://www.platinumpropertygroup.net/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pflitton📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/flittonpam/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamflitton/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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Austin REALTOR® Pam Flitton talks with Mortgage Loan Officer and Real Estate Broker Abe Hakawati about why right now is the best time to stop renting and start owning. They break down exactly why skipping a home purchase out of fear is incredibly risky for your financial future, and how real estate acts as a natural hedge against inflation.Whether you're a first-time buyer terrified of rejection or someone with a recent bankruptcy, Abe shares exactly what you need to know about today's flexible loan options. From zero-down programs and $80,000 county grants to Non-QM loans and higher debt-to-income allowances, this episode proves that homeownership is much more achievable than you think.🎧 Hosted by: Pam Flitton🎤 Featuring: Abe Hakawati, Mortgage Loan Officer & Real Estate BrokerAbe Hakawati is a licensed mortgage loan officer affiliated with Loan Factory and licensed in both California and Texas. He assists borrowers with a wide range of mortgage products, including conventional loans, jumbo mortgages, HELOCs, reverse mortgages, and other customized financing solutions. Abe also partners with MyLoanDesk.com, a digital mortgage platform offering conventional, portfolio, and commercial programs designed for borrowers with unique income or property scenarios that may not meet traditional bank guidelines.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ Why waiting to buy a home is costing you thousands in lost equity✔️ How to access massive county grants (like $80,000 in FL!) for down payments and repairs✔️ The real difference between Big Bank loans, Non-QM loans, and Hard Money✔️ How the "Earned Equity Program" helps buyers purchase even with a recent bankruptcy✔️ Why loan programs are now accepting lower credit scores and higher debt-to-income ratios✔️ How to overcome the fear and "what-ifs" of buying your first home🎙 Connect with Abe Hakawati:🌎 Website → http://www.myloandesk.com/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/talk2abenow/🎙 Follow Pam Flitton:🌐 Website → http://www.platinumpropertygroup.net/📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pflitton📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/flittonpam/🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamflitton/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/
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