A mortgage is the largest and longest financial commitment most people ever make, and it is usually assembled in a hurry at the worst possible moment. Our job is to slow that process down just enough to get it right: comparing loan types, running the true cost of each option including mortgage insurance and closing fees, and stress-testing the payment against a budget that survives a bad month.
We work across conventional conforming loans, government-backed programs for first-time and lower-deposit buyers, jumbo financing, rate-and-term refinancing, cash-out refinancing and home equity lines. Because we are not tied to a single lender, we can present genuinely different options rather than three variations of one product.
First-time buyers who need to understand which program actually suits their deposit and score; existing homeowners whose rate is above current market and who have not modelled a refinance; and owners with substantial equity who want to fund renovations or consolidate debt without taking a second unsecured loan.
Call our Columbus office and speak with a specialist directly.
+1 614-294-3502We compare conforming, government-backed and jumbo programs so the decision is about your situation, not one lender's product shelf.
Rate, points, lender fees, third-party charges and prepaids are itemised together so you compare real cost, not advertised rate.
Low deposit routes, down payment assistance and reduced mortgage insurance options explained with their trade-offs made explicit.
We calculate how many months until a refinance pays for itself, and tell you plainly if it never will.
Appraisal, underwriting, conditions and signing are handled by the advisor who built your file, not handed to a stranger.
From first pre-approval to the signing table, with every number explained on the way.
These are the standard criteria we work with. Every application is assessed individually, and there is usually more than one route to a yes — which is why we review your file before you apply anywhere.
| Criteria | Standard Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years, with valid government photo ID |
| Credit Score | 620+ conventional; from 580 on some government-backed programs |
| Down Payment | From 3% (eligible programs) to 20% to avoid mortgage insurance |
| Debt-To-Income | Generally below 43%, up to 50% on some routes |
| Income History | Two years of consistent, verifiable income |
| Employment | Stable employment; self-employed applicants need two years of returns |
| Property | An acceptable appraisal and clear title on the subject property |
We verify income, assets and credit, then issue a letter sellers take seriously.
Once you have a property, we confirm the program, deposit and insurance treatment.
Valuation, conditions and final approval — we manage the paperwork trail.
You review the closing disclosure three days ahead and sign with nothing left ambiguous.
A verified pre-approval tells you your real budget and makes your offer credible from the first viewing.
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