About Bryan Dornan

Bryan Dornan is a marketing leader and financial journalist who currently serves as Chief Editor of RefiGuide.org. Bryan has founded several mortgage and digital marketing companies and has worked as a loan officer, mortgage broker and chief marketing officer in the industry for nearly 30 years and has a wealth of experience in providing mortgage clients with the highest level of service in the industry. Bryan's continual focus is to educate homeowners how to leverage home equity while also promoting affordable home-ownership to consumers like you across the United States. He also writes for RealtyTimes, Patch, Buzzfeed, Medium and other national publications. Find him on Twitter, Muckrack, and Linkedin

Home Equity Loan vs Car Loan

When purchasing a vehicle in 2026, homeowners face a strategic decision that extends beyond simply choosing a car. Selecting the optimal financing method is prudent decision that can ultimately save you money. While traditional auto loans remain the most common approach to vehicle financing, leveraging home equity presents an alternative that merits serious consideration for… Read More »

What Are Home Equity Loan Requirements in 2024?

One of the best parts of owning a home is its growing equity. Between making your mortgage payments and home appreciation, your equity increases substantially over the years. Once you have at least 20% equity in your home, you may be able to borrow some of that cash with a home equity loan. Whether you… Read More »

How to Get a Second Mortgage

A second mortgage allows homeowners to borrow against the equity they have built in their property while keeping their existing first mortgage in place. It is typically structured as either a home equity loan (a lump-sum, fixed-rate product) or a home equity line of credit (HELOC) (a revolving, variable-rate line). In 2026, with U.S. home… Read More »