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

6 Ways FHA Enables People to Refinance a Mortgage

An FHA mortgage is a great way for millions of Americans to buy their own home, especially for people with damaged credit and low fico scores. Down payments are as low as 3.5%, credit requirements are flexible, and interest rates are lower than conventional mortgages. If you like your FHA mortgage, you are going to… Read More »

What is the Home Affordable Refinance Program?

You may have heard about HARP – the Home Affordable Refinance Program. It was launched in March 2009 and could be just what you need to get your financial life back on track. The HARP refinance plan was created in an effort to stem the foreclosure crisis that erupted nearly a decade ago. Home Affordable… Read More »

Why 1st Time Home Buyers Are Buying Investment Properties

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Recent news reports suggest that more first-time home buyers are flipping houses and buying investment properties. This can be a smart move as it is a way to make a good return on a real estate investment in the best circumstances. As the real estate market has gotten hotter and demand for affordable homes has… Read More »