Kenneth Mark Rodenas

Sr. Loan Originator

NMLS# 284881 LO.025861.000 MC73054 24788

Kenneth Mark Rodenas Sr. Loan Originator

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Multifamily Property Investing: Benefits, Risks, and Financing Explained

Multifamily Property Investing: Benefits, Risks, and Financing Explained

Multifamily property investing can be attractive because one purchase may create more than one stream of rental income. For an Ohio buyer, that can mean a duplex, triplex, four-unit property, or a larger apartment-style building. The opportunity is real,

Apr 28, 2026 | Purchasing a Home

The Secondary Mortgage Market: How It Works and Why It Matters for Homebuyers

The Secondary Mortgage Market: How It Works and Why It Matters for Homebuyers

The secondary mortgage market is one reason home loans are available to so many buyers. After a lender closes a mortgage, the loan may be sold to an investor or serviced by another company. That can sound confusing, but it is a normal part of how mortgag

Apr 23, 2026 | Purchasing a Home

What Rights Do You Have as a Homeowner? A Guide to Property Law Basics

What Rights Do You Have as a Homeowner? A Guide to Property Law Basics

Buying a home gives you important ownership rights, but it also comes with responsibilities. The details can vary by property, county, contract, title, financing, and local rules. This article is not legal advice, but it can help Ohio buyers know which q

Apr 21, 2026 | Purchasing a Home

Learn More about VA Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs)

Learn More about VA Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs)

A VA adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a home loan option available to eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and certain military spouses. Unlike fixed-rate mortgages, VA ARMs begin with a lower introductory interest rate that adjusts over time

Apr 16, 2026 | VA Loans

The Truth in Lending Act - Key Protections Every Borrower Should Know

The Truth in Lending Act - Key Protections Every Borrower Should Know

The Truth in Lending Act is meant to help borrowers understand the cost of credit. In a mortgage transaction, the practical takeaway is simple: do not focus only on the advertised interest rate. Review the disclosures, ask questions, and compare the full

Apr 14, 2026 | Purchasing a Home

How Much Are Closing Costs in Ohio?

How Much Are Closing Costs in Ohio?

Reviewed by Adam J. Rose, VP / Senior Loan Officer, NMLS #870301 Adam J. Rose is Vice President / Senior Loan Officer at Western Ohio Mortgage. Ohio LO License: LO.040068.001 | Direct: 937-497-9662 | Email: arose@westernohiomortgage.com If you are buying

Apr 12, 2026 | Purchasing a Home Conventional Loans Refinancing a Home