Meet Rick Horn


A word about Renovation Lending… You may have experienced difficulty in finding a lender willing to offer renovation loans. The reason for this is really quite simple. Renovation loans require a high degree of specialized experience from a number of key players during both the mortgage lending and renovation phases. At USA Mortgage, we not only offer renovation loans; our goal is to be the mortgage industry’s leader in the origination of renovation loans in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. USA’s dedicated ‘Renovation Team’ has the experience and resources necessary to bring your loan to a successful closing and on through to the completion of your renovation project.

USA Mortgage is the only lender in the St. Louis area that offers this loan from start to finish under one roof. I have specialized in renovation loans since 1998. I have originated and closed over 300 renovation loans in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas. Further, as a Renovation Specialist, I am able to offer my clients the benefit of more than 37 years’ experience in the construction, real estate, and lending fields.

I have on-going relationships with city officials, representatives from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Community Development Association (CDA), the local Fannie Mae office and a number of non-profit agencies.

These win-win business relationships, my background, and my ability to draw upon the collective knowledge of an established team of experienced professionals within our organization, government, and private industry, equip me with the expertise and resources necessary to deliver the exceptional service you deserve.

I hope this demonstrates USA Mortgage’s dedication to providing our clients the best service and loan products in the business.

If you have any questions, or would like to put our professionals to work for you, please feel free to call upon me.

C. Rick Horn, Jr Renovation Specialist 314-628-2090 office 314-974-5886 cell



Sixty-eight employees with a combined seven centuries of experience make up USA Mortgage's staff of loan officers and the supporting cast of processors, underwriters and closers. These staff members are knowledgeable, loyal and determined to provide the best customer service possible. Its not just about great products and low interest rates, our people make the difference. The staff knows that you have a lot of options when it comes time to getting a home loan. If we are not constantly focused on clear communication and ongoing follow-up with each customer, then we have failed.

We view our customers as "customers for life". The relationship does not end at the closing table, as is the case with most lenders; it continues over time through future follow-up calls, e-mails and letters about things such as market updates and refinancing opportunities.

USA-Mortgage.com is designed to help you, the Borrower, gain information 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. USA Mortgage.com is the website for USA Mortgage based in St. Louis, Missouri, which is a division of DAS Acquisition Company, LLC. Whether it's your lunch hour at work or while switching between Leno and Letterman, you, the borrower may obtain facts pertaining to different loan products, payments and qualifications. Furthermore, applying for a home loan has never been easier. Just click the "apply now" button on the home page and begin your "secure online application".

Each year the St. Louis Business Journal ranks USA Mortgage as one of the largest mortgage lenders in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. There are five primary reasons for USA Mortgages' ongoing success and continued growth: having complete control over every loan, being a mortgage banker who can also act as a broker, possessing the ability to close loans in all 50 states, creating a network of business-to-business mortgage solutions for other industry related companies, and last, but by no means least, employing the right people.

Having complete control over every loan doesn't just mean following through with the paperwork and making sure the clients get all their questions answered. Having a product that suits everyone's needs is imperative. Complete control, however, just begins with product variety. Equally important is having in-house operations such as processing, underwriting, closing and funding. Performing all aspects of a loan under one roof assures that the company will never miss a loan commitment date or a closing. By nature, the industry will always have certain obstacles to get a borrower's loan closed; having complete control affords USA Mortgage the ability to adjust on the spot.

USA Mortgage uses its own money to fund its loans, thus we are regarded as a mortgage banker. The firm, however, never will relinquish its ability to act as a broker if that better serves the client.

Another benefit USA Mortgage can provide to its clients is the ability to close loans in all 50 states. Many of our clients purchase second homes in the mountains or at the beach. It is an added benefit to be able to use a well-established, local lender rather than having to search for a lender in an unfamiliar area.

Another unique attribute of USA Mortgage is our ability to create business-to-business partnerships. Simply put, this allows industry related companies such as real estate firms, financial planners, banks and credit unions the opportunity to better serve their customers by providing mortgage services without ever having to create a mortgage company. If you got to our site as a result of this, please feel at ease. You are in good hands. We know you are vital to their business, and they know our company can be trusted to handle all of your mortgage needs and not jeopardize your existing relationship.

Douglas A. Schukar is the owner, President and CEO of the company. He continues to originate loans - a practice that is not necessarily consistent throughout the industry. It is nearly impossible for the principal of a mortgage company to keep his/her finger on the pulse of customer service without actually originating business. By being involved in the day-to-day business along with the other loan officers, Doug is better able to identify areas of improvement and growth, which will ultimately benefit the end user.

In September 2001, the USA Mortgage headquarters moved to a new location to better serve the local community. The address is:

USA Mortgage
12140 Woodcrest Executive Drive, Suite 150
St. Louis, MO  63141

Please feel free to contact USA Mortgage at 314-628-2000. Thank you for choosing USA Mortgage for your financing needs.