When buying a home, the property it lies on is half the consideration. Whether or not to have a backyard can be a hard decision to make and may vary greatly depending on the occupants who will reside there. Here [...]
HR Manager, Paige Boughan joined Direct Mortgage Loans in 2020 and has been in the mortgage industry for around two years. When asked what she loves about the mortgage industry, Paige states, “the last couple of years have been very [...]
A VA loan is a flexible, $0-down payment mortgage loan option, partially backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. People utilize VA loans to purchase a primary property or refinance an already existing mortgage. One of the first steps to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
