Academy's Loan Decision Tool

Not sure where to start with finding the right mortgage for you? This easy-to-use tool can help narrow down your search so you can be more prepared to visit with your Loan Officer.

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Tile Trends on the Rise in 2020

Here are five tile trends you can expect to see in homes, office buildings, and outdoor spaces near you in 2020.

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Academy Mortgage by the Numbers

Academy Mortgage continues to grow at a record-breaking pace, in production and people. But we're not building our business to sell or to become the biggest. We're working toward becoming the BEST.

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A Company That Cares

Our company culture focused on "families versus files" sets us apart. We care about our employees, we care about serving others, and we care about making dreams come true by getting families into homes.

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Customized Loan Solutions

Academy offers one of the largest product portfolios in the industry. As a result, our teams can originate almost any loan in even the most challenging situations.

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With more than 250 branches across the country, our teams live and work in your community.

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Your 1^st CHOICE Home Loan Lender

Founded in 1988, Academy Mortgage is one of the nation's largest and most respected independent mortgage lenders. Academy's mission is to be 1^st CHOICE in delivering the dream of sustainable homeownership by inspiring hope and building prosperity in the families and communities we serve.

Utah Best of State
Mortgage Banking
3 Years in a Row

Helped 37,138 Families Achieve Homeownership

#1-Rated Lender on Zillow

96% Customer
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The process of buying a home can seem daunting, but if you plan ahead and know all home loan options, it doesn't have to be. As a top mortgage company in Utah and nationwide, Academy can help you get mortgage ready, understand the mortgage process, and clarify the differences between the most common loan programs.

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How Many Families Did Academy Help Get into Homes Last Year in Grand Junction?

Feb 25, 2020

A infographic representation of how many families were able to receive mortgages for their homes.

The Top Tax Benefits of Homeownership

Feb 25, 2020

Hello, Tax Season. We’re back, as we are every year. Though we’ve yet to pass through the gauntlet of April 14, it’s time to talk about all the ways we can pay fewer taxes next year as we assess what we currently owe on our taxes, or—if we were smart—what we’ll get back this year. Though we have a bit of time to prepare, it never hurts to start early. So why not take a peek right now at what a homeowner can expect?

Can Quick Be Too Quick?

Feb 24, 2020

Finding the right mortgage lender to meet your needs may seem as easy as a quick phone call. After all, in today’s gig economy, is there really a point in going out into the real world to get something that could simply be delivered? It’s easy enough to have everything you’ve ever wanted delivered to your doorstep. Is buying a home any different?

The Benefits of Working with a Local Lender

Aug 29, 2019

The current trend in the mortgage industry is for banks and lenders to consolidate operations and service offsite. All processing may be handled in one location, all underwriting in another, etc. This can delay loan approval, put your loan at risk of getting lost in the shuffle, and be all-around frustrating.

James Mac Pherson Named CEO of Academy Mortgage

Aug 27, 2019

Academy Mortgage is excited to announce that James Mac Pherson has been named the company’s Chief Executive Officer.

Charity Golf Benefits Academy Foundation for the Future

Aug 23, 2019

Academy Mortgage hit a hole in one in raising funds at our company's 10th annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Academy Foundation for the Future.

Generation Z on Homeownership and the American Dream

Jul 22, 2019

Generation Z. The youngest of the generations just entering adulthood, figuring stuff out. Some of us really get it, and know, like Whitney Houston did way back when, that they’re the future.

Academy Mortgage Prioritizes Its Web Presence

Jul 1, 2019

Great news, Loan Officers! Academy Mortgage continues to grow as a premier provider of mortgages and services centered around home loans and refinancing.

Academy Named to Forbes' America's Best Employers

Jun 5, 2019

Exciting news! Academy Mortgage has been named to Forbes Magazine's inaugural 2019 list of America’s Best-in-State Employers.

Building a School, Building Lifelong Friendships

May 10, 2019

Academy Mortgage offers all employees a unique opportunity two times a year—a chance to participate on a Service Expedition to Ecuador with The Academy Corps.