PERSONAL SERVICES

YOUR MONEY.
YOUR GOALS.
LET’S GET
YOU READY.

Getting your finances in order starts with knowing where you stand. We help you manage your money, build a budget and prepare for the next big step, including buying a home.

Let’s Make Your Plan
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MONEY MANAGEMENT. BUDGETING. HOMEBUYER READINESS.
PRACTICAL HELP FOR YOUR EVERYDAY FINANCES

TAKE CONTROL
OF YOUR NEXT STEP.

A clearer picture of your money. A plan built around what matters to you.

01

Know where it goes.

Bring your income, bills, spending and balances into one clear picture. We help you get organized and see what needs attention.

02

Build a budget that fits.

Plan for regular expenses, savings and debt payments with your real life in mind. Give each goal a place in your budget.

03

Put a plan behind the goal.

Work through priorities and practical next steps, whether you’re building savings, managing monthly obligations or preparing for a home purchase.

A family togetherYOUR HOME GOALS START HERE.
HOMEBUYER READINESS

BEFORE THE KEYS,
LET’S MAKE A PLAN.

Thinking about buying a home but need to get your finances in shape first? Let’s start there.

We help you understand where you stand, identify what needs attention and prepare as you work toward qualifying for a mortgage. The goal is a clearer financial picture and a practical plan for your next steps.

Let’s Get Home Ready
LOOK AT THE WHOLE PICTURE

WHAT GOES INTO
GETTING HOME READY?

Use this checklist to prepare for the conversation, one step at a time.

YOUR HOMEBUYER PREP CHECKLISTTick off each step as you work through it.
01

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS

02

PLAN YOUR COSTS

03

GET YOUR PAPERWORK READY

YOUR NEXT STEP A clearer picture. A practical plan. A conversation with your lender.

Mortgage eligibility and approval are determined by lenders. Requirements vary by lender and loan program. Explore the CFPB’s homebuying preparation guide

LET’S START WITH YOUR QUESTIONS

YOU DON’T HAVE TO
FIGURE IT OUT ALONE.

Do I have to be ready to buy right now?

No. We can start with your current finances and work on preparation before you begin looking for a home.

Can you help if buying a home isn’t my goal yet?

Yes. Personal Services also covers financial organization, money management and budgeting for everyday life and other goals.

What should I bring to the first conversation?

Start with your goals and an overview of your income, spending, debts and savings. Our team can discuss which records would be useful for the next step.

Does working with LQ guarantee mortgage approval?

No. We help with preparation. The lender determines eligibility, loan terms and approval.

BUILD YOUR OWN MONEY SKILLS

LEARN IT.
USE IT.
KEEP GOING.

Explore Academy resources, ebooks, tools and classes that help you understand and manage your finances.

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YOU BRING THE DREAM. LET’S WORK ON THE NEXT STEP.

LET’S GET YOU
TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

Let’s Get Started

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