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Hi, I'm Steve!

VP | Branch Manager

I will work hard to help you achieve your homeownership goals.

99.43% Customer Satisfaction Rating
Scotsman Guide Top Lenders Award

Hi, I'm Steve!

VP | Branch Manager

I will work hard to help you achieve your homeownership goals.

99.43% Customer Satisfaction Rating
Scotsman Guide Top Lenders Award

Let me help you get pre-approved today!

My customer service philosophy is to treat every customer with respect and to make their experience as stress free as possible. I believe that the purchase of a new home is a major decision and should be treated as such. I strive to make this decision as easy as possible for each client by being honest and trustworthy along with communicating frequently all while offering them sound and reliable advice.
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What is your goal?

Buy a Home

From finding your perfect home to moving in, we've got you covered.

Refinance

Need a lower monthly payment, or want to get cash out? Learn more about your options.

Sell My Home

Get your house on the market, and look for your next home!

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  • Review 1

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    Working with Steve and Steve’s team was a seamless and flawless process. Everyone we worked with was prompt, professional, and a true joy to work with. We will always recommend Steve and his team to friends and family who are in the market for a new mortgage. Thank you for making a stressful time much less stressful!

    Andrew G.

    DIMONDALE, MI, July 25th, 2024 11:03 AM

  • Review 2

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    Steve, Melissa, and team were beyond kind, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the entire home buying process. As first time homebuyers the process can be intimidating and Steve made all of it clear and easy. I’ve already recommended him to a couple friends in the area as the essential first stop in the house hunting process

    Alex D G.

    Bella Vista, AR, July 15th, 2024 05:44 PM

  • Review 3

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    Steve was amazing helped make everything easy for a first time home buyer

    austin14schwegman

    Kalamazoo, MI, July 4th, 2024 11:11 AM

  • Review 4

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    The constant communication was amazing. The way he explained things made me feel comfortable moving forward with every step. And he had a great attitude.

    Natalie E.

    Kalamazoo, MI, July 4th, 2024 11:08 AM

  • Review 5

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    Steve went above and beyond to support our purchase and the Ruoff framework streamlined the process immensely.

    Constantin-Antonio C.

    Kalamazoo, MI, July 2nd, 2024 04:16 PM

  • Review 6

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    Prompt, detailed, professional

    lucianacostea

    Kalamazoo, MI, July 1st, 2024 09:31 PM

  • Review 7

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    Steve started working on our file immediately and had our preapproval within 3 days! He is an all around great guy and we highly recommend him!

    David C G.

    Portage, MI, June 14th, 2024 11:49 AM

  • Review 8

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    Steve is the best in the business and we’ve used him for both homes we have purchased so far and will continue to use him!

    Kenneth H. M.

    Portage, MI, June 5th, 2024 08:17 AM

  • Review 9

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    Steve is a rockstar!

    Matthew G D.

    Augusta, MI, May 9th, 2024 12:11 PM

  • Review 10

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    Steve was always available and ready to answer any questions we had no matter the time of day. He was very pleasant to work with and we appreciated all of his knowledge and help

    Nicole C.

    Galesburg, MI, May 9th, 2024 12:09 PM

  • Review 11

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    Steve and his team are the best in the business. We even closed earlier than scheduled.

    Cynthia D.

    Augusta, MI, May 6th, 2024 02:23 PM

  • Review 12

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    Friendly and straightforward

    John A.

    Ypsilanti, MI, April 12th, 2024 12:05 PM

  • Review 13

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    Straightforward about the needs and listened when we needed clarification or anything else.

    Joseph B.

    BEAVERTON, MI, April 4th, 2024 11:03 AM

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Why should you choose Ruoff?

70

Branches throughout
the US.

98.4%

Customer Satisfaction Score.*

15

Days or less average
clear-to-close.**

40

Years of helping
homeowners like you.

7

Milestones updating you throughout the process.

10

Minutes at the closing
table on average.

*Based on 2023 independent third party customer satisfaction survey data. This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. All loans must satisfy company underwriting guidelines. Information and interest rate are subject to change at any time and without notice. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #141868. Ruoff Mortgage Company, Inc. is an Indiana corporation. For complete licensing information visit: http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/141868.

** The average Clear to Close time is dependent on loan type, proper documentation, and other qualifying factors. Loan decision is subject to satisfactory appraisal, title review, and no change to financial condition. This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. Some restrictions may apply. Ruoff Mortgage NMLS #141868. Equal Housing Lender. Ruoff Mortgage Company, Inc. d/b/a Ruoff Mortgage is an Indiana corporation. For complete licensing information visit: http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/141868.

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