About Bryan Dornan

Bryan Dornan is a financial journalist and currently serves as Chief Editor of RefiGuide.org. Bryan has founded several mortgage and marketing companies and has worked as a loan officer and mortgage broker in the industry for over 25 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 promote 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

Why Should I Get an FHA Loan?

Do you want to become a homeowner today so that you can enjoy very low interest rates and increasing home prices? As of early this year, the housing market is getting stronger, and it is a good time to buy your first home. One of the most popular ways to buy a first home today… Read More »

VA Cash-Out Refinance Program 

If you are a current or retired military member, you may have a VA loan. The guaranteed VA mortgage loans are backed by the Veterans Administration and offer veterans lower rates down payments, among other benefits. If you’ve had a VA loan in recent years, you may have built up considerable equity in your home.… Read More »

How Often Can You Refinance Your Home?  

Many homeowners like to refinance their homes and pull out equity for things they want to purchase. They also may refinance their homes to get a lower interest rate. However, a common question is ‘how often can you refinance your home’? This is a key question to answer before you start loan shopping. Many people… Read More »

How Does a Cash Out Refinance Work?

The cash-out refinance loan has been one of the most popular mortgage products for over three decades and the level of interest continues to surge this year. If you’re flush with equity in your home after rising home values in recent times, you aren’t alone. It’s estimated in some circles that homeowners have trillions of… Read More »

How to Finance a Multi-Family Residence (MFR)

Are you interested in commercial real estate? Good! Investing in multi-family residences can be an outstanding investment that can provide you with steady cash flow for many years. Most of us don’t have the cash to buy a commercial property outright, so there are various commercial loans available that can get the deal done. Learn… Read More »

Pros and Cons on Paying Mortgage Points

Many potential homebuyers are concerned in 2024 about interest rates and paying mortgage points. With 30-year mortgage rates well over 6%, buying and affording a home is more challenging than in the recent past. That is one reason that many people are thinking about paying mortgage points on a mortgage, which is one way to… Read More »

First Time Home Buyer Loans and Everything You Should Know

Several trusted mortgage companies have announced new first time home buyer loans that encourage consumers to stop renting. If you have your sights on buying a home this year, credit scores are probably on your mind. After all, the higher your credit score, the lower your rate, and the better chance you will be approved… Read More »

Heroes First Home Loan

The American military is something that the vast majority of Americans support in their devotion to our country and freedoms. One of the ways that the country pays back is military members and veterans is through a variety of military benefits. One of them for military members who want to buy a home is the… Read More »

Top Freddie Mac Loan Program for Home Buying and Refinancing

People who want to buy their own home have a variety of mortgage options available through Freddie Mac loan programs. Below is more information about the best Freddie Mac mortgage programs available for buyers and those who want to refinance. Freddie Mac mortgage rates continue to be competitively priced with housing affordability always being a… Read More »

100% Mortgage Refinancing

Are you looking for a 100 percent mortgage​? For many years, homeowners have been searching for 100% mortgage refinance solutions. You can reduce the monthly payment on your mortgage if you can refinance your loan into a lower interest rate. However, most lenders will require you to have 20% equity at least for you to… Read More »