LeTip Chester County East met on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Exton, PA. Our showboater was our painting contractor, Dieter Enz from SLCI (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Dieter displayed various parts and attachments for his dustless sanding system. He makes sure that all surfaces are perfectly smooth prior to painting, and his sanding equipment allows him to be meticulous with his work and also leave no mess behind.

Or speaker was the chapter's mortgage broker, Lonnie Cooper from The Rate Kings Mortgage (www.theratekings.com). Lonnie places a high value on customer service and on helping each client understand the math and the process behind applying for a new mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage. Many people who aren't familiar with the professional financial world would have a difficult time making the best choice without Lonnie's assistance, especially with refinancing. There is often a tradeoff between reducing the term and reducing the rate, and Lonnie can weigh the options and help his clients to make the best choice based on their goals and what they can afford to pay monthly. Lonnie can also help people make the decision between whether a fixed rate or adjustable rate is better; this generally depends on whether the client plans to stay in the house for longer than five years after closing. Anyone considering a home purchase or refinance should consult with a mortgage expert. Lonnie is certainly an expert, and he will make sure that each client is educated and satisfied with their mortgage decision.