Marlen Maddux - Mortgage Loan Officer
American Pacific Mortgage (NMLS #1850)
3917 121st St
Urbandale, IA 50323
Phone: (515) 865-0245
NMLS: #1622760


The VA Loan is a lifetime benefit earned by your service. It is hands-down the best financial tool available for buying a home in Urbandale or Des Moines.
✅ 0% Down Payment: Keep your savings in your pocket. 100% financing.
✅ No Mortgage Insurance (PMI): Saves you $150-$300/month compared to other loans.
✅ Lower Rates: VA loans typically offer lower interest rates than conventional mortgages.
✅ Forgiving Credit: Government backing allows for easier approval, even with past credit bumps.
Marlen Maddux is proud to serve active duty military and veterans across Polk and Dallas counties. Whether you are stationed at Camp Dodge, the Des Moines Air National Guard Base, or are a veteran living in West Des Moines, we understand your unique income and housing allowance (BAH) structures.
We can pull your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) instantly to see exactly how much entitlement you have available

✅ 0% de Enganche: Compre sin dinero inicial.
✅ Sin Seguro Hipotecario: Ahorre cientos de dólares al mes.
✅ Asesoría en Español: Le explicamos cómo usar su beneficio VA paso a paso.

Yes! The VA loan is a lifetime benefit. You can use it multiple times, and even have two VA loans at once in some situations.
This is a one-time fee paid to the VA to keep the program running. It can be rolled into the loan amount so you pay nothing out of pocket. Note: Veterans with a service-connected disability are exempt from this fee.
Yes. You can use a VA loan to buy a duplex or 4-plex in Des Moines, as long as you live in one of the units.



Marlen Maddux - Mortgage Loan Officer
American Pacific Mortgage (NMLS #1850)
3917 121st St
Urbandale, IA 50323
Phone: (515) 865-0245
NMLS: #1622760
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