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

7 Ways to Get a Mortgage After a Foreclosure

It is not easy to buy a home or refinance a mortgage if you have had a foreclosure or bankruptcy, but the good news is it is not impossible by any means. How easy or difficult it will be will depend upon several factors, such as the type of bankruptcy you had – 7 and… Read More »

Why the 15 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Has Benefits

A 15-year mortgage offers several significant benefits to borrowers looking to own their homes quickly and reduce overall interest costs. Mortgage rates have been very low in the last few years, especially for 15-year mortgages. Did you know that just a few years ago, Zillow reported 15 year mortgage under 3% for qualified borrowers? That… Read More »

Why Home Equity Loan Programs Are Heating Up

When interest rates rise, homeowners stop refinancing to get cash out and start choosing the home equity loan programs because it enables them to preserve their low interest rate on their current mortgage. Homeowners love the freedom to utilize a home equity loan for a wide range of purposes, but it is advisable to refrain… Read More »

How to Buy a Home with a VA Mortgage Loan

The VA mortgage loans offers amazing benefits for military home buyers seeking to buy a home with affordable financing and no down-payment. If you’re a military veteran or active-duty military, and you want to buy a home, consider the VA mortgage program that requires no money down and no mortgage insurance. For many active military… Read More »

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 »