About Bryan Dornan

Bryan Dornan is a financial journalist and mortgage industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience as a lender, loan officer, mortgage broker, and chief marketing officer. He currently serves as Chief Editor of RefiGuide.org, where he has built one of the most trusted mortgage education platforms in the United States. Bryan has founded multiple mortgage and digital marketing companies throughout his career and remains focused on helping homeowners leverage home equity wisely while making affordable homeownership accessible to everyday Americans. 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

How Much of a House Can I Afford with FHA Financing?

Are you excited to buy a house this year? You may be able to afford a low rate FHA home financing for several reasons. FHA financing is insured by the Federal Housing Administration, and feature more flexible underwriting standards than conventional loans. FHA lending standards are easier than most conventional loans and that’s why they… Read More »

Nevada First Time Home Buyer Guide

Nevada is one of the fastest-growing U.S. states, both according to the total number of new residents since 2010 and the percentage growth rate resulting from the hundreds of thousands of new Nevadans. All that growth has made the Nevada housing market one of the most exciting in the country. Like the rest of the… Read More »

New High LTV Refinance Program Replaces HARP

A new high LTV refinance program was just announced to Help Underwater Homeowners as HARP expired. The outlook for mortgages is looking better in early 2024, with rates finally going back down. Even though rates have increased significantly in the last 2 years, the 30 year fixed mortgages are still near historic averages. What is… Read More »

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

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 »