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 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

Jumbo Mortgage Rates and Non-Conforming Loans Guide

People who want to buy a home in a high-cost region, such as in many areas of California, will probably need a jumbo mortgage loan and rates remain near record lows. These jumbo loans also are referred to as non-conforming loans. If you are considering a jumbo loan, you will need to have a complete… Read More »

8 Easy Ways to Save Money Refinancing Your Mortgage in 2026

Are you considering a refinance of your mortgage? Interest rates rose significantly this year  but could drop in 2026, so now may be the time to apply for a refinance mortgage. If you are considering a home refinance, you will want to save as much money as you can to make the process worth it.… Read More »

7 Signs It’s Time to Refinance Your House Loan

People who own their home frequently are watching mortgage rates to determine if now is a good time to refinance their home loan. Whenever you refinance, you always are taking a bit of a gamble because it is hard to say what rates will be tomorrow, let alone next month or next year. When considering… Read More »

Why Homeowners Should Refinance Student Loan Debt

Are you contemplating consolidating and refinancing student loans into your mortgage as a homeowner? With the consistent increase in home values over the last five years, there’s potential to clear your student loan debts and retain home equity. Nonetheless, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of this approach is crucial to determining whether incorporating student loans… Read More »

Military Home Loans Guaranteed

Most military members and retired veterans know about the VA military home loan guarantee with 100% financing, low interest rate and no mortgage insurance. The VA home loan can be a great deal for many veterans and active military. Does Everyone Qualify for a Military Home Loan? You qualify for a VA military loan if… Read More »

Most Overlooked Tax Breaks for Homeowners with Solar and Renewable Energy

Homeowners always like to save on their utility bills, and there are several tax breaks that are available for people who have installed solar panels on their homes. Reducing monthly energy expenses, finding tax credits and helping the world with a smaller foot-print is a wonderful opportunity. In 2023, the federal spending bill that was… Read More »

When You Should NOT Refinance Your Mortgage

Home mortgage refinance rates have been surging higher in 2023. If you can refinance your mortgage and save at least .5% on the rate, it can be a way to save you big bucks in interest and payments over the years. But the decision to refinance should be carefully weighed. Below are five reasons you… Read More »

8 Ways to Remodel Your Home to Increase Equity and Property Value

The values of Americans’ homes are rising with the average increase approximately 7% more than last year. Some parts of the country are seeing double digit increases in value. If you want to sell your home soon, you may want to do some smart remodeling to increase your equity and property value. There are many… Read More »

How to Choose the Right City the Buy an Investment Home

Many people want to buy investment properties that make them money. But how can you choose the best place to buy investment properties so your dream will become a reality? Below are some of the most important factors to look at as you decide which city to invest in: #1 Jobs and Demographics A real… Read More »

I’m Self Employed, Should I Apply for a Stated Income Mortgage?

Many Americans believe that quitting their job and going to work for themselves is a major part of the American Dream, just as much as owning their own home. The good thing is that today, it is possible to be self-employed and own your own home with attractive stated income mortgage products becoming available this… Read More »