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.
28 07, 2023

Welcome The Palmetto Team of Direct Mortgage Loans

2023-07-27T09:32:28-05:00July 28th, 2023|DML Culture|

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest branch, The Palmetto Team of Direct Mortgage Loans in Charleston, South Carolina! Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our Branch Managers, Oliver Gibson and Paul Gordon. We’re [...]

26 07, 2023

Should You Use Your Realtor’s Preferred Lender?

2024-12-03T14:47:21-05:00July 26th, 2023|DML Culture|

What is a realtor preferred lender? Realtors often recommend preferred lenders because they have trust in these individuals or companies to efficiently complete the approval process and successfully close transactions. In the competitive real estate market, agents may spend weeks [...]

25 07, 2023

Baltimore Down Payment Assistance Homeownership Incentive Program

2024-12-03T15:05:30-05:00July 25th, 2023|Mortgage|

What is the Baltimore down payment assistance homeownership incentive program? Good News for First-Time Homebuyers! The Office of Homeownership is now offering a First-Time Homebuyers Incentive program to homebuyers purchasing in Baltimore City. This incentive program provides funding that you [...]

4 07, 2023

What Are ITIN Loans? A Comprehensive Guide to ITIN Loans

2025-08-07T11:15:19-05:00July 4th, 2023|Mortgage|

What is an ITIN loan? ITIN home loans are a specialized form of financial assistance designed specifically for individuals who possess an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) instead of a Social Security Number (SSN). Unlike traditional loans that require an [...]

28 06, 2023

OPS Spotlight: Stephanie Henkelman 

2023-05-15T13:35:11-05:00June 28th, 2023|DML Culture, LO Spotlight|

Stephanie Henkelman is the Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Team at Direct Mortgage Loans. With nine years of experience in the mortgage industry and a background in public accounting, she is passionate about providing financial leadership [...]

27 06, 2023

Discount Points and Lender Credits: What are they and how do they work?

2024-12-03T15:06:14-05:00June 27th, 2023|Mortgage|

What are discount points? Discount points also referred to as mortgage points, are upfront payments made to the lender during the mortgage process. Specifically, discount points allow borrowers to reduce their interest rate, resulting in decreased monthly mortgage payments throughout the [...]

22 06, 2023

Anne Arundel County Mortgage Assistance Program

2024-12-03T15:06:55-05:00June 22nd, 2023|Mortgage|

What is the Anne Arundel County Mortgage Assistance Program (Map)? The Anne Arundel County Mortgage Assistance Program provides deferred loans to first-time home buyers in Anne Arundel County to help with down-payment and settlement costs. Direct Mortgage Loans is approved [...]

21 06, 2023

Why You Should Choose to Work With Direct Mortgage Loans

2024-12-03T14:55:52-05:00June 21st, 2023|Mortgage|

What does being a direct lender mean? A direct mortgage lender is a financial institution that provides funds directly to borrowers without the involvement of non-bank creditors. In the mortgage industry, direct lenders offer home loans and handle the entire [...]

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