About Bryan Dornan

Bryan Dornan is a marketing leader and financial journalist who currently serves as Chief Editor of RefiGuide.org. Bryan has founded several mortgage and digital marketing companies and has worked as a loan officer, mortgage broker and chief marketing officer 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 is a licensed California Real Estate Broker DRE: #01203791. and writes for RealtyTimes, Patch, Buzzfeed, Medium and other national publications. Find him on Twitter, Muckrack, and Linkedin

Swimming Pool Loans and Financing Guide

It’s no secret that swimming pool loans have become popular with homeowners across the country looking to maximize good living and property values. Many homeowners are unaware of the many swimming pool loans that are backed by both secure and unsecure financing opportunities available today in the United States. How to Get the Best Swimming… Read More »

Cash Out Refinance Tax Implications

Homeowners across the country want to know if they have to pay taxes on a cash out refinance loan and if the mortgage interest interest is tax deductible as well. With a cash-out refinance, the homeowner can withdraw equity from their home. If your home is valued at $200,000 and you owe $150,000, you have… Read More »

How to Finance an ADU or 2nd Dwelling on Your Property

Financing a ADU or “granny flat” on your property has never been easier. In this article, we will explore ADU loans and 2nd dwelling finance opportunities. State and local governments continue to offer home equity financing incentives to expand housing across the U.S. Do you have an older family member living in your home? You… Read More »

VA & Military Home Loans for First Time Buyers

VA home loans have been very popular with military first time house buyers for decades. There are many great home financing advantages to being a military veteran or active military. One of the biggest pluses that you can enjoy is getting a military home loan with competitive interest rates, low closing costs and no down-payment… Read More »

No Income Verification Home Loans for Self Employed

For decades, self-employed people have been using no income verifications home loans to buy real estate and to refinance existing mortgages. We will help you learn everything you need to know about self-employed mortgage programs that allow non-tradition income documentation. No income home loans have been the lifeblood of self-employment financing. In most cases people… Read More »

Is PMI Mortgage Insurance Tax Deductible in 2026?

Yes! As of tax year 2026 (filed in spring 2027), private mortgage insurance (PMI) is once again tax deductible following passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” in 2025. This landmark legislation permanently reinstated the PMI deduction that expired after 2021, making it a permanent part of the tax code rather than requiring annual congressional… 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 »