About Anna Dowling

Anna Dowling is the Digital Marketing Web Lead at Direct Mortgage Loans, where she leads all aspects of the company’s web network. She develops and oversees digital content focused on the topics that matter most to current and future homeowners, as well as industry professionals. Anna holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and a Master of Science in Management from Charleston Southern University.
5 09, 2023

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

25 08, 2023

MVV of the Quarter: Michelle Westervelt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

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