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.
29 08, 2023

PGC Pathway to Purchase Program

2024-12-03T14:50:06-05:00August 29th, 2023|First-Time Home Buyers, Mortgage|

Are you a first-time homebuyer looking to purchase a home in Prince George’s County, Maryland? Then you’re in luck! The Redevelopment Authority (RDA) offers a grant to homebuyers up to $10,000 through the PGC Pathway to Purchase program which can [...]

25 08, 2023

MVV of the Quarter: Michelle Westervelt

2024-07-10T12:17:51-05:00August 25th, 2023|Community, DML Culture|

Please help us congratulate our Encompass Administrator, Michelle Westervelt, for being awarded our 2023 Q2 Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV) winner. Direct Mortgage Loans’ MVV award recognizes and highlights the individuals that truly embody the mission, vision and core values [...]

22 08, 2023

Home Equity Loans for Debt Consolidation: A Smarter Path to Financial Freedom

2024-06-06T08:28:25-05:00August 22nd, 2023|Mortgage|

What is a home equity loan?  A home equity loan allows you to use the equity in your home as collateral. If you've owned your home for some time, you may have additional equity, enabling you to borrow against it [...]

17 08, 2023

Private Mortgage Insurance vs. Lender Paid Mortgage Insurance: Understanding the Key Differences

2024-12-04T12:02:43-05:00August 17th, 2023|Mortgage|

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) When it comes to conventional loans with low down payments, Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) often comes into play. This insurance serves as a safeguard for lenders, allowing them to provide financing for buyers with down payments below [...]

16 08, 2023

Highlights From The 2023 FOP Biennial National Conference & Expo

2024-10-08T09:57:09-05:00August 16th, 2023|FOP|

Direct Mortgage Loans had the privilege of attending the 2023 FOP Biennial National Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, NV. This event for the FOP, known as the largest and oldest law enforcement labor organization in the United States, was a [...]

15 08, 2023

Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP): Making Homeownership More Accessible

2025-08-07T14:05:21-05:00August 15th, 2023|Mortgage|

What is the Maryland mortgage program (MMP)? The Maryland Mortgage Program (MMP), administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, offers eligible homebuyers in Maryland a chance to secure 30-year fixed-rate home loans. The MMP has a broad [...]

11 08, 2023

Volunteer of the Quarter: Sam Martin

2023-08-11T13:21:03-05:00August 11th, 2023|DML Culture|

Direct Mortgage Loans has awarded Technical Administrator, Sam Martin, Volunteer of the Quarter. This award is presented to one volunteer each quarter during our monthly recognition meeting, to celebrate those who have gone above and beyond in their community!  Throughout [...]

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