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

How Does Cash Out Mortgage Refinance Work?

One of the most popular aspects of owning a home is to pull out money in a cash out refinance mortgage for major purchases. You can do whatever you like with the money, but the most popular uses of equity include paying for college, home renovations, and buying investment property. 2026 is looking like a… Read More »

What Are the FHA Loan Income Limits & Requirements?

If you are intending to get an FHA mortgage this year, you will be interested to learn FHA loan requirements and loan amount limits for the year. HUD recently announced its updated FHA loan income limits and maximum loan amount by region for 2024. It appears most of the US will see a substantial increase… Read More »

How to Fix Your Credit Before Buying Your First Home

Your credit score can save you a lot of money … or it can cost you a lot of money. Yet, some people don’t even know their credit score, or how to make it better. That’s bad news when you’re hoping to get the best deal on a mortgage (and looking at 30 years of… Read More »

Subprime Mortgage Loan Offers Damaged Credit Solutions

Subprime mortgages are considered home loans that have a higher interest rate than prime loans and they were very popular prior to the financial melt-down and mortgage industry crash. 10-years ago many subprime mortgage lenders stopped offering these high risk home loans. These days, it is much easier to get a sub prime mortgage loan… Read More »

No Doc Home Loans & Refinance

We have been getting a lot of requests for no doc loans from borrowers looking to refinance because many Americans are self-employed and would rather not deal with the hassles of documenting their income.  Being self-employed can be highly rewarding because you control your own destiny and control how much money you earn. However self-employed… Read More »

What is a Blanket Mortgage Loan?

A blanket mortgage can be a powerful tool for real estate investors and developers managing multiple properties. It simplifies financing, enhances portfolio management, and provides cost-efficiency. Some commercial real estate investors have several properties and understand that juggling several mortgages with various interest rates and terms can be challenging. A blanket loan allows you to… Read More »

Guide to 2024 Loan Limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

The 2024 loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac remain high. The rapid rise of home prices during the pandemic-era is fueling what could be the biggest increase in the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conforming loan limit since 1970. An increase in the conforming loan limit allows home buyers wanting Fannie or Freddie-backed… Read More »

How to Calculate Loan to Value (LTV) when Refinancing a Mortgage

Homeowners and loan officers know how important calculating Loan to Value, or LTV, when applying for a refinance mortgage. Your credit could be excellent but if your do not meet the LTV requirements for a mortgage refinance then you will be turned down. In a home refinance transaction, the Loan to Value (LTV) is just… Read More »

How Much of a House Can I Afford with FHA Financing?

Are you excited to buy a house this year? You may be able to afford a low rate FHA home financing for several reasons. FHA financing is insured by the Federal Housing Administration, and feature more flexible underwriting standards than conventional loans. FHA lending standards are easier than most conventional loans and that’s why they… Read More »