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The Home Loan Process
Mortgage Pre-Approval
Get pre-approved from one of our Loan Officers to see how much you can afford.
House Shopping
Work with a trusted Real Estate Agent to find a home you would like to move into.
Loan Application
Complete your home loan application to get the lending process started.
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Home Loan Options
Our experienced mortgage advisors will walk you through the best mortgage loan program that will fit your specific scenario.
Conventional Home Loans.
FHA Home Loans.
USDA Home Loans.
VA Home Loans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often can I refinance my mortgage?
There is no limit to the number of times you can refinance. However, you must qualify every time you apply and there will be costs associated with closing the loan each time.
Can I buy a home if I do not have money for a down payment?
Yes! There are a number of bond programs that offer low or no down payment financing options.
How do I know which mortgage is right for me?
The key to choosing the right mortgage is to understand the range of options and features available to you, as well as your budget, circumstances, and goals. Our licensed mortgage professionals are here to help you navigate that process. The more you know, the more comfortable and confident you will be choosing the best option for you and your family.
How long will the loan process take?
The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) does not permit a lender to close a loan until at least seven (7) business days have passed from the date your application was received. A typical home loan takes 30 days, as a number of third-party services such as appraisals, title work, and credit are required in conjunction with the mortgage process. Once you familiarize your Loan Officer with the details of your specific loan scenario, they will be able to provide you with a more specific timeline.
Will I qualify for a home loan?
The only way to find out is to speak with a qualified mortgage professional. Our Loan Officers have helped numerous clients who didn’t know if they could qualify to become home owners. We take the time to understand your financial situation and long-term financial goals, and then match you with the loan program that best fits your needs. Your approval for a loan may also largely depend on the price of the home you are financing. Getting pre-qualified prior to beginning your home search can give you an idea of what you may be able to afford.
Why do people refinance their mortgages?
Homeowners typically refinance to save money, either by obtaining a lower interest rate or by reducing the term of their loan. Refinancing is also a way to convert an adjustable loan to a fixed loan or to consolidate debts.
How much money will I have to pay upfront to buy a home?
This question does not have a simple, one-size-fits-all answer. The exact amount will depend on the price of the home you buy as well the type of mortgage financing you choose. Depending on your loan program, your down payment could be as much as 20% of the home’s price or as little as 3%, while some loans require no down payment at all.
Can I get a mortgage after bankruptcy?
You may still qualify for a home loan even if you have experienced a bankruptcy. The best way to find out if you qualify is to talk with a Loan Officer to discuss your options. Be sure to bring all paperwork regarding your bankruptcy so your Loan Officer can find the program that best fits your situation.
Should I lock my interest rate now, or wait until we are closer to our closing?
Interest rates fluctuate all day, every day. If an interest rate is good, it may be in your best interest to lock now. If you wait, you run the risk of an increase in rates later. If you are concerned that rates may go down after you lock, contact your Loan Officer to discuss your options. Some programs allow you to lock for an extended period and choose to lower your rate should a better one become available.
Most Recent Blog Updates
Is the Housing Market Going to Crash Like 2008? What’s Different This Time
If you’ve been waiting for a 2008-style housing crash, you are not alone. It is one of the biggest questions I hear right now, and the online noise does not help.
Here’s the most helpful way to look at it: a crash and a correction are not the same thing. Some local markets can cool, price growth can slow, and certain segments can soften, but the national setup today is different from what caused the 2008 housing collapse.
Below are the key differences, backed by data and how I explain it to buyers who want clarity.
1) This is not 2008 lending
In the years leading up to 2008, the market was loaded with risk: loose underwriting, loans that did not properly verify ability to repay, and a system that allowed too many people into mortgages they could not sustainably afford.
After the crisis, rules and underwriting practices changed in a big way. One of the most important shifts was the Ability-to-Repay / Qualified Mortgage (ATR/QM) rule, which requires lenders to make a reasonable, good-faith determination that a borrower can repay the loan. https://www.consumerfinance.gov
You can also see modern tightness show up in the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) from the Mortgage Bankers Association, which is specifically designed to track how easy or hard it is to get a mortgage. Their January 2026 release noted the index fell in December, signaling tighter credit. https://www.mba.org
The point: today’s market is not flooded with the same level of widespread risky loan structures that fueled the 2008 spiral.
2) Homeowners are sitting on more equity
Another key difference is equity. In a crash, forced selling accelerates when people owe more than their home is worth. When homeowners have equity, they often have options: sell, bring cash to close, refinance if rates allow, or ride out a soft patch.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has highlighted that homeowner equity levels remain high and that the share of low-equity mortgages has been relatively small in recent years. https://www.fhfa.gov
Equity does not make prices invincible, but it can reduce the odds of a domino-effect liquidation cycle like we saw in the late 2000s.
3) Inventory is still tight in national terms
For a major price collapse, you typically need a meaningful surplus of homes for sale.
Even though more listings may be hitting the market in some places, national resale supply is still not at “glut” levels. The National Association of Realtors reported 1.18 million existing homes for sale in December 2025, which equated to about a 3.3-month supply. https://www.nar.realtor
That matters because markets tend to fall hardest when supply overwhelms demand for a sustained period.
4) Demand has not disappeared
Higher rates cooled the frenzy, but it did not eliminate buyers. Many households are still forming, relocating, and making life-driven moves.
Demographics also matter. NAR’s generational trends show millennials remain a large share of buyers, and Gen Z is a smaller share today but is entering homeownership. https://www.nar.realtor
The takeaway: buyers are not rushing the way they did during the peak mania years, but they are still participating, just more carefully and strategically.
So will prices correct? Possibly
Some markets may soften. Certain neighborhoods that ran up fastest can cool fastest. And affordability will continue to influence demand.
But a national 2008-style crash usually requires a combination of:
loose lending across the system
widespread negative equity
forced selling via high defaults
sustained oversupply
Today, those fundamentals look stronger than they did in the lead-up to 2008, which is why many conversations should shift from “crash or no crash” to “where are the opportunities in a recalibration?”
Bottom line
The market is not necessarily crashing. In many places, it is recalibrating.
If you’ve been on the fence waiting for a dramatic collapse, this might be the moment to rethink the strategy and look at what your local numbers actually say.
If you want to walk through what’s happening in your market, and what the numbers say with your situation, send me a message.
Travis Lang
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