Hurricane season is upon us, which can bring unpredictable winds and severe storms that can be catastrophic to both you and your home. It’s important to be prepared to keep both you and your loved ones safe in the event [...]
Direct Mortgage Loans is proud to announce that we have been awarded Top Workplaces 2023 by The Washington Post for the second year in a row. This award is based on anonymous employee feedback from the Energage Workplace Survey, which assesses [...]
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has just released the updated Area Median Income (AMI) limits for the years 2023/2024, and these new limits indicate an increase in most parts of the country. Notably, this update marks the first time [...]
Kendall Winkelman, Branch Manager of The Hill Group of Direct Mortgage Loans started her journey in the mortgage industry 5 ½ years ago. What she loves most about working in the industry is the ever-changing nature of the work and [...]
Lisa Etchison is the Post Closing Collateral Team Lead at Direct Mortgage Loans. Prior to joining Direct Mortgage Loans, she worked for a small law office specializing in real estate for 18 years, where she developed a passion for investigating [...]
What is the best option for first-time home buyers? The best mortgage option for first-time homebuyers depends on their individual financial situation and goals. Nonetheless, the most popular loan options for first-time homebuyers include conventional, FHA, USDA, VA, and Specialty loans. [...]
You are looking to buy a new home for your family, but you must sell your current one first. Your buyers are getting a bit difficult and stressful to work with. You need to know when it is in your best [...]
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has recently announced a significant decision to remove a contentious loan-level pricing adjustment (LLPA) that directly affected conventional borrowers with debt-to-income (DTI) levels at or above 40%. Originally slated for implementation on May 1, [...]
Jan Ozga began his career in the mortgage industry 28 years ago, after spending more than 15 years working in hospitality. Despite transitioning to a new and unfamiliar industry, he was able to draw upon the skills he had developed in [...]
Direct Mortgage Loans Annual Step Challenge has concluded, and the results are in. The challenge spans approximately two weeks in April and is a way to promote a sense of community and encourage healthy habits among our staff. Employees can [...]
