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.
24 03, 2022

What’s Better: Renewing Your Lease or Buying a Home?

2023-11-13T09:44:54-05:00March 24th, 2022|Mortgage|

Are you torn between the prospect of renewing your lease or taking the leap into homeownership? Deciding whether to rent or buy a house is a significant life choice that deserves careful consideration. Both options have their merits, and understanding [...]

23 03, 2022

Welcome The Yates Team of Direct Mortgage Loans!

2023-10-27T11:51:22-05:00March 23rd, 2022|DML Culture|

Please help us in giving a warm welcome to DML's newest Branch, the Yates Team! Branch Manager, Clint Yates, opens DML's newest branch location in Houston, Texas with Tammy Babcock, Terri Balcom, and Norma Alanis. Welcome to the DML family! [...]

22 03, 2022

How to Buy an Investment Property at Any Age

2024-04-01T11:21:41-05:00March 22nd, 2022|Mortgage|

An investment property is exactly what it sounds like- an investment! In the United States alone, 44.1 million American households are renters (National Multifamily Housing Council). Therefore, buying a rental property can potentially be a great investment if you do [...]

17 03, 2022

Potential Affect of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict on the U.S. Housing Market

2023-02-13T11:59:24-05:00March 17th, 2022|Mortgage|

While the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia may not directly affect the United States, both a human and an economic toll is prevalent. Some of the most recent examples of this include the climbing gas prices and fluctuating interest [...]

15 03, 2022

Direct Mortgage Loans Ranks No. 43 on 2022 Inc. 5000 Regional List 

2022-09-19T15:59:28-05:00March 15th, 2022|DML Culture|

We made the list! Direct Mortgage Loans is humbled to announce that we have ranked No. 43 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Regional list as one of DC Metro’s fastest-growing private mortgage companies!  Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, [...]

15 03, 2022

Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to the 50/30/20 Budget Rule

2023-02-13T12:01:20-05:00March 15th, 2022|Homeowner Tips|

Whether you want to believe it or not, money is part of your everyday life, and there’s no way around it. In fact, only 24% of Millennials demonstrate basic financial literacy (Spendmenot); meaning that people are not implementing the idea [...]

14 03, 2022

Welcome The Elite Team of Direct Mortgage Loans!

2023-10-27T11:39:04-05:00March 14th, 2022|DML Culture|

Direct Mortgage Loans is delighted to announce the opening of our newest branch, The Elite Team, located in Indianapolis, IN. Congratulations to Branch Manager, Brian Woodall and his team for joining the DML family. We are excited about their future [...]

10 03, 2022

Curb Appeal Tips that Will Boost Your Home’s Value  

2023-02-13T12:02:36-05:00March 10th, 2022|Homeowner Tips|

Create a welcoming atmosphere by boosting your home’s curb appeal this spring! Here are 10 simple ways you can increase your home’s value and look this season. For more inspiration, check out our other blogs on Curb Appeal!  1. Declutter [...]

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