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

What Is an Energy Efficient Mortgage?

An Energy Efficient Mortgage is a specialized home loan that enables borrowers to finance energy-efficient improvements to their homes during the purchase or refinance process. These improvements are designed to enhance a property’s energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption, resulting in cost savings for homeowners. EEMs are a part of the broader effort to promote… Read More »

Condo Loan Guide

Condo mortgage loans offer a pathway to homeownership for those who prefer the convenience and lifestyle associated with condominium living. However, the requirements for condo loans differ from those of traditional home loans. If you are considering the purchase of a condominium, you may wonder how much of a down payment you need to get… Read More »

Uncovering Self Employed Mortgage Loans from FHA

There is a myth that persists in the mortgage lending world that you cannot get an FHA loan if you are self-employed. This is not true. While it is true that underwriters will scrutinize the self-employed mortgage application carefully, with proper preparation, a self-employed person can get qualified for a home loan insured by the… Read More »

Arizona First Time Home Buyer Guide

Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., growing by nearly 2% between 2020 and 2023 alone. In fact, Arizona had the fourth-largest growth rate in the country in that same time, and the state has seen its population expand by nearly 7% since 2020, which is also one of the highest rates… Read More »

Understanding Disability Benefits for VA Loans

VA home loans offer a path to homeownership with attractive terms and conditions, and for disabled veterans, these benefits become even more advantageous. The funding fee waiver, housing grants, increased loan entitlement, and dedicated support provided by the VA can significantly ease the financial burden of purchasing or adapting a home to meet specific needs.… Read More »

What is the Pave Action Plan, Will it Impact the Mortgage Industry?

In June 2021, the Biden Administration announced it had created the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) to develop actions to reduce ethnic and racial bias in home valuations. The White House reports that the PAVE Action Plan is a wide-ranging set of reforms that will improve equity in the home… Read More »

When Should I Refinance My Home Mortgage?

One of the hardest things to gauge as a homeowner is when is the ideal time to refinance your home mortgage. If anyone could precisely predict when mortgage rates will rise and fall, they could probably retire very wealthy. But even seasoned real estate and stock experts cannot predict the variability of mortgage rates. The… Read More »

Fix and Flip Loans in Today’s Home Market

People who want to fix and flip houses for a profit are moving into an exciting business, but you have to know what you’re doing to have success. Most people need to work with private and hard money lenders to get the money they need for a fix and flip loan. This is because most… Read More »

How to Buy a Second Home and Get the Best Rate

Buying a second home can be an adventure for Americans but you need to make sure you are aligned with the right mortgage lenders. Have you done well with the equity in your home in the last year or two? You may be thinking about buying a second home so you can live in a… Read More »