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William Rapp, based in Houston, TX, US, is currently a Capital Advisor at Medallion Funds, bringing experience from previous roles at eXp Commercial, NEXA Mortgage, Viking Enterprise LLC and Sun Realty - Houston. William Rapp holds a 1997 - 2001 BBA in Finance @ Texas A&M University. With a robust skill set that includes REO, Sellers, SFR, FHA financing, Reverse Mortgages and more, William Rapp contributes valuable insights to the industry.
Great experience purchasing our first home! Bill was easy to reach and always able to answer any questions or concerns.
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1. Credit Health Review
o Pull your credit report and fix errors.
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Copyright ©2021 | Mortgage Viking Team Licensed to Do Business | NMLS # 228246
This is not an offer to enter into an agreement. Not all customers will qualify. Information, rates and programs are subject to change without notice. All products are subject to credit and property approval. Other restrictions and limitations may apply
Corporate | NMLS ID NMLS # 1825831
Corporate Address : 2651 N. Green Valley Pkwy STE. 101 Henderson, NV 89014 https://medallionfunds.com/bill-rapp/
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