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Fellowship Sponsors 15th Annual Prayer Breakfast

Fellowship Home Loans » Updates » Fellowship Sponsors 15th Annual Prayer Breakfast

Michael Rakeman
November 16, 2023

Fellowship Home Loans was blessed to have had the honor of sponsoring the 15th annual Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC Saturday March 18.

Even though Mike and Brian could not be in attendance they were there in spirit… and surprises!

We surprised TWO pastors with a check from Fellowship Home Loans to help out their congregation. We also announced a new program to help out even more than just those two pastors!

We recently launched our Pastoral Referral Program which provides everyone the opportunity to donate money to their church. Anyone from a congregation that refers another member of the congregation who we can help purchase or refinance will then get a $500 donation to their church.

Give us a call to learn more about that program at 1-800-804-SAVE (7283)

And if you want to see some photos from the 2017 Annual Prayer Breakfast, click here!

By Michael Rakeman

Mike Rakeman co-founded Fellowship Home Loans with Brian Schiele and built it on honesty and service. He has worked in the mortgage business for more than 15 years, walking buyers and homeowners through every loan option so they understand exactly what they are choosing before they commit. Clients often say he makes a time-consuming, complicated process simple and keeps the path from application to closing moving. Outside the office, Mike and Brian look for ways to give back to the community that has supported their work.

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