Jamie Thomas, a former Marine with more than 25 years of experience in mortgage banking, real estate and federal compliance, has joined the AAFMAA Mortgages Services (AMS) board of managers. The AMS board of managers meets several times a year to establish the strategic direction for AMS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA), which is governed by its own board of directors.

Thomas has been a senior business analyst at Fannie Mae since 2021. He has an impressive background in the mortgage and real estate sectors, having worked at Great Real Estate Inc./JThomas Realty for nearly 23 years and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for 10 years. He holds licenses in Texas as a Residential Mortgage Loan Originator and real estate sales agent.

“We are extremely pleased to have Jamie join our board of managers. He brings a deep understanding of our industry, the military lifestyle and the challenges faced by our Members in buying a home in this market,” says Jeff Havener, president of AMS. “He offers a fresh perspective backed by decades of industry experience and interest in helping borrowers qualify for their first home and begin to build generational wealth.”

The AMS board of managers was established when the mortgage division was launched and is essential to AMS's functioning as a limited-liability corporation (LLC). As an LLC, AMS can provide affordable mortgages to prospective and existing AAFMAA Members.

“A lot of people separating from the military are not well educated on financial management and may end up underemployed. I feel our mission is to help them land on their feet and start learning how to build wealth and, of course, homeownership is an essential cornerstone,” says Thomas.

A house is not only a place to live, but a gateway to financial freedom. “When you’re a homeowner, every mortgage payment is contributing to your future, helping you to build equity,” adds Thomas. “I’m very passionate about helping my brothers and sisters-in-arms, learn about how to improve their credit and purchase their first home. Being able to help guide the strategy of AMS’s future is an amazing opportunity to help members of our military family achieve financial wellness,” he says. 

“I'm very honored to be a part of this group and make a difference in the lives of our Veterans who have served their country and should now reap the awards of that service.”

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Whether you’re thinking about buying, ready to start home-shopping in earnest, or considering a refinance, an AMS Military Mortgage Advisor, a licensed mortgage loan originator, will be happy to provide you with an honest and fair comparison of your mortgage options, including a wide range of affordable mortgages designed to meet your needs.

Ensuring AAFMAA Members obtain the best mortgage possible is our mission. Get your free mortgage assessment today or give us a call at 844-422-3622!