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

Tips for Choosing the Right Contractor for Remodeling

For most homeowners, the most difficult part of getting home improvements and a remodel done is not the work itself. The hardest thing is to find a good contractor to do the work. Before taking out a HELOC or an equity loan, it makes sense to get a plan. Redoing a kitchen or bathroom is… Read More »

Red Flags for Homeowners to Be Wary of Mortgage Refinancing

In 2018, mortgage refinance rates are not nearly as low as they were a few years ago. According to a Zillow report in June 2018, the average mortgage refinance rate for a 30 year, fixed mortgage was 4.75%. With the US economy getting stronger and unemployment low, interest rates have been slowly on the rise.… Read More »

Quiz – How Much Do You Know About FHA?

What Do You Know About Buying a Home with a FHA Loan? The Federal Housing Administration insures mortgages for home buyers in the United States and has been a popular choice for decades. Potential home buyers often like to consider FHA loans for their mortgage needs because they are generally easier to qualify for. But… Read More »

5 Questions Every Renter Should Ask Before Buying a House

There are many reasons to buy your own home and stop renting. But there are many factors to consider before deciding to make the plunge into home ownership. It worth considering this question carefully; one of the reasons for the last financial downturn was too many people had mortgage they could not afford. When millions… Read More »

How is Mortgage Potential Calculated?

Most people wanting to buy a home with a mortgage usually have two major concerns: How much will the interest rate be, and can I afford the monthly payments? There are many good online mortgage calculators that can assist you in making these important financial calculations when you are deciding to buy a home. There… Read More »

Conventional Loans vs FHA Mortgages

Most home buyers will choose either a conventional loan or an FHA insured mortgage in 2023. If you have decent credit in the mid-600’s or higher, you may be considering either an FHA or conventional loan. Both programs have loans available with 3% to 3.5% down payments, so which is the best option? It depends… Read More »