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

Driving a Tesla Good for Your House and Environment

All electric cars are the new hot thing. According to the Motley Fool, all electric vehicle sales will increase from 2.4 million to 6 million between 2015 and 2024. And that is just the start. By 2040, it is estimated that EV sales will be 35% of all vehicle sales, which is a huge increase… Read More »

Helpful Tips with Refinancing Your Mortgage Loan

Many Americans today are considering a mortgage refinance as interest rates continue to be very low. Rates did edge upward this year before dropping again, so the buzz for home refinancing has re-surged. In August, 30-year fixed home loans were available for well under 7%, According to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey. With such low interest… Read More »

Texas Mortgage Relief for Hurricane Harvey Victims

Many people in the Houston, Texas area are most likely going to have difficulty in paying their mortgages in the months to come. There are thousands of homes flooded facing huge damage costs, and many people in the flooded areas were not required to have flood insurance. Plus, even people with homes that were not… Read More »

Top Down Payment Assistance Programs for Home Buying in 2026

More than 2,000 down payment assistance programs operate across the United States, and most buyers who qualify never apply — usually because they don’t know the programs exist or assume they earn too much. Income limits are often higher than people expect, and “first-time buyer” typically means anyone who hasn’t owned a home in three… Read More »

10 Myths About FHA Home Loans in 2026

FHA loans are among the most widely used and most widely misunderstood mortgage programs in the country. Some of what buyers believe was true a decade ago and isn’t anymore. Some was never true. Here are ten myths worth correcting before you rule the program in or out. Myth 1: FHA loans are only for… Read More »

VA House Loan Benefits

Active military and military veterans often have a great mortgage loan option – the VA house loan. This government-backed program offers significant financing incentives for military families in the United States. VA home loan programs are backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are an excellent option for millions of Americans who are or who… Read More »

5 Ways to Refinance with Cash Out

Homeowners have a significant opportunity to refinance with cash out that provides many incredible financial benefits. There comes a time in life when you may need to fund a major purchase and you do not have the cash in your savings account. Rather than running up high interest rate credit cards, many Americans choose to… Read More »

Swimming Pool Loans + Bad Credit Options

Many people don’t realize that they can finance a swimming pool with a home equity loan. While it will always be cheaper to pay cash for your new pool, there are a number of swimming pool financing options to consider. One way to save money on taking vacations is to have a vacation right in… Read More »

Tips on Getting a Home Construction Loan

Finding your dream home can take time to find where to begin! Many home buyers find houses that meet some of their needs but not all. That means you could buy a home that makes you happy. The average American home costs about $400,000, that’s a lot of money to spend on something you don’t… Read More »

Consumer Credit Counseling Versus Debt Consolidation Loans

Many people struggle with debt. There often is a feeling of just wishing one could wave a magic wand like debt consolidation loans and make it disappear without ruining your credit. While it is never that easy to deal with the problem of excessive debt, there are options out there that may be able to… Read More »