Man donates mortgage commission to school programs - 2004-01-13
It was approximately a year ago, when the effects of school budget cuts were beginning to be felt, that Rick Alvarado started thinking about ways that he could help.

Alvarado plans to let customers of his mortgage business, Mortgage West, donate a portion of his commission to the school and program of their choice. Any type of loan — purchase, refinance or construction loan — will qualify.
Read the full story at Salem Statesman Journal

UNM Staff To Recieve Help Purchasing Homes - 2004-01-13
University of New Mexico Hospitals in Albuquerque will assist its employees become home buyers.
The hospital's employees will get help with closing costs and down payments through a recent collaboration between the hospitals, Charter Mortgage and the program called Fannie Mae to create an Employer Assisted Housing Program.

The initiative was devised as an employee benefit for registered nurses and radiology technologists.
Charter Mortgage will waive $700 in closing costs. Eligible employees would receive favorable mortgage terms through Fannie Mae.
Read the full story at The New Mexico Channel.com