About Anna Dowling

Anna Dowling is a digital marketing strategist and analyst for Direct Mortgage Loans, covering topics that matter to current and future homeowners, as well as industry professionals. She holds a B.S. in Human Resources and an M.S. in Management from Charleston Southern University.
19 10, 2023

Soft Pulls vs Hard Pulls: Understanding The Key Differences

2025-08-07T11:27:17-05:00October 19th, 2023|Mortgage|

What is a credit check? A credit check, also referred to as a credit pull, is a formal request to access your credit report. Lenders, creditors, and authorized entities are the typical initiators of these credit checks. There are two [...]

13 10, 2023

Direct Mortgage Loans Celebrates Our Second Annual DML Fest!

2024-04-23T13:09:03-05:00October 13th, 2023|DML Culture|

Direct Mortgage Loans recently celebrated our second annual DML Fest. This unique three-day event is a time for collaboration, creating memories, and connecting with fellow team members from branches and departments across the nation. Whether you are looking for inspiration for [...]

29 09, 2023

Welcome The Pawelski Group of Direct Mortgage Loans!

2024-04-23T13:09:44-05:00September 29th, 2023|DML Culture|

Please help us welcome The Pawelski Group, led by John Pawelski, a second-generation police officer. With experience in both real estate and mortgage industries, John's journey began in 2015 in real estate and expanded to the mortgage sector in 2019. [...]

21 09, 2023

Strategies for Manager Development: Building Your Business as a Branch Manager

2023-09-21T07:34:43-05:00September 21st, 2023|DML Culture|

Whether you have years of experience as a branch manager or are just starting in this field, this resource is your guide to unlocking valuable insights and actionable tips for achieving success and expanding your business. Let's explore the strategies that [...]

5 09, 2023

Your Mortgage Application Denied? Here’s What You Can Do

2024-12-03T15:04:08-05:00September 5th, 2023|Mortgage|

Being denied a mortgage from your lender can be discouraging. However, don't give up on your dream of owning a home or refinancing. Instead, empower yourself with knowledge and take strategic steps to turn this situation around. In this comprehensive guide, [...]

30 08, 2023

Congratulations to Our 2022 Top 1% Mortgage Originators in the USA

2024-07-10T12:18:12-05:00August 30th, 2023|DML Culture|

Mortgage Executive Magazine has unveiled its exclusive lineup: the top 1% mortgage originators in the USA for 2022. To secure a spot on this prestigious list, individuals must have achieved a minimum personal production of $30 million. This recognition aims [...]

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