In the competitive home buying market, it can be exhausting trying to secure a home that suits your needs. Did you know there are many strategies to buy a home in a competitive market? Review Direct Mortgage Loans’ competitive offer [...]
When you are purchasing a home, it is important to take the necessary steps to ensure the property is both safe and worthy of its value. Home inspections and appraisals are your tools to ensure the home you want to [...]
National Police Week is celebrated in the third week of May to honor and pay homage to law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. As a lending partner of the Fraternal Order of Police [...]
Branch Manager Carriston Gibbs of The Carolina Home Team has been in the financial industry for eight years and in the mortgage industry for five. When asked “What do you love about the mortgage industry,” Carriston states, "I love the [...]
Good news for current homeowners! You just received a major boost in the form of rising home equity. Home equity is the difference between what you owe on a mortgage and the value of the property. For example, if you [...]
A non-qualified mortgage loan, also known as Non-QM, will become increasingly popular with the current housing conditions. Non-QM loans and original mortgage loans have some distinct differences. We will answer the following: What is a non-QM loan? How is a [...]
The results have been calculated for our annual Step Challenge! Every year, Direct Mortgage Loans hosts a Step Challenge to encourage camaraderie and healthy habits within our organization. This event takes place in April over a three-week period where employees can [...]
One of the biggest decisions divorcing couples come across is what to do with their home. This can feel stressful and overwhelming. The best way to combat that is to be as knowledgeable as possible when confronting what to do [...]
Nominee of the Month: April 2022 Officer Joseph Gunning from the Chicago Police Department Congratulations Officer Joseph Gunning from the Chicago Police Department for being selected as our April 2022 NAO! Officer Joseph Gunning has fourteen years of experience in [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Direct Mortgage Loans understand just how important it is for someone to have a calming and peaceful space to call their own. Conversely, many struggle with creating a home that promotes mental health. Here [...]
