Surprising Government Programs for Home Buying Revealed with Tom Ravert
Wed Jan 07 2026
On The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 32
In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Tom Ravert, Author of The Rudiments of Real Estate series, Financial Planner Specializing in Real Estate and Finance, Managing Director at Pathway Capital Corp and Co-Founder at American Standard Capital, LLC.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
* Surprising government programs that can help you buy a home with little or no money down even if your credit isn’t perfect
* How owning a home can become your most powerful tool for building wealth and financial security
* The biggest mistakes first-time buyers make when choosing realtors, attorneys, or lenders—and how can you avoid them
* An examination of reverse mortgages and tapping into your home equity as part of your retirement plan — smart move or risky trap?
* Practical steps you should take before house hunting to make sure you’re truly ready to buy
Learn more about Tom Ravert:
* Visit Pathway Capital’s website: http://pathway-capital.com
* Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasravert
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On The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin:
This podcast series addresses our rapidly changing world and how it is affecting industries and people in unique and interesting ways. As John F. Kennedy once said, change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.
The business leaders and personalities who are interviewed in these podcasts all look to the future. We hope our listeners and viewers come away with information and inspiration that help them adapt in both their business and personal lives.
Watch more episodes of On The Mark:
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goetzplatzer
* Website: https://goetzplatzer.com
* SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/6tkWs6vb8kHev7um6
Connect and learn more from your host, Howard Mark Rubin:
* Connect with Howard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardrubingf
* Call: 212-695-7753
* Email: hrubin@goetzplatzer.com
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On The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 32 In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Tom Ravert, Author of The Rudiments of Real Estate series, Financial Planner Specializing in Real Estate and Finance, Managing Director at Pathway Capital Corp and Co-Founder at American Standard Capital, LLC. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Surprising government programs that can help you buy a home with little or no money down even if your credit isn’t perfect * How owning a home can become your most powerful tool for building wealth and financial security * The biggest mistakes first-time buyers make when choosing realtors, attorneys, or lenders—and how can you avoid them * An examination of reverse mortgages and tapping into your home equity as part of your retirement plan — smart move or risky trap? * Practical steps you should take before house hunting to make sure you’re truly ready to buy Learn more about Tom Ravert: * Visit Pathway Capital’s website: http://pathway-capital.com * Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasravert *********************************** On The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin: This podcast series addresses our rapidly changing world and how it is affecting industries and people in unique and interesting ways. As John F. Kennedy once said, change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. The business leaders and personalities who are interviewed in these podcasts all look to the future. We hope our listeners and viewers come away with information and inspiration that help them adapt in both their business and personal lives. Watch more episodes of On The Mark: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goetzplatzer * Website: https://goetzplatzer.com * SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/6tkWs6vb8kHev7um6 Connect and learn more from your host, Howard Mark Rubin: * Connect with Howard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardrubingf * Call: 212-695-7753 * Email: hrubin@goetzplatzer.com