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 [...]
As with any mortgage loan option, there are advantages and potential disadvantages to VA loans. However, VA loans are an optimal home financing option for eligible veterans, active-duty members, or a qualifying spouse. Here we will examine some VA loan [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
