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Set a comfortable payment
Look beyond a maximum approval amount. Include taxes, insurance, possible mortgage insurance, association dues, maintenance, and the rest of your life.
First-time buyers
Your first home starts with a plan, not a guess.
Learn what you can comfortably spend, what cash you may need, and how different loan options work before you commit.
Four decisions to make before you shop.
02
Plan for cash to close
Down payment is only one piece. Ask about closing costs, prepaid items, reserves, and whether any assistance may be available and appropriate.
03
Discuss loan fit
Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA loans have different eligibility rules and costs. A conversation can narrow the choices worth comparing.
04
Prepare for preapproval
Dan can explain the documents and credit review involved, then guide you to the secure application when you are ready.
A grounded approach
What if rates make the payment feel too high?
Start with a payment range you can sustain. Then compare home price, cash needed, loan type, rate and fee options, and timing. A lower advertised rate may come with points or other costs; the full Loan Estimate gives you a better basis for comparison.
There is no need to rely on a promise that rates will fall later.
Bring these to your first call
- Your target monthly payment and available cash
- Where you want to buy and your timing
- Any questions about credit or income
- A Loan Estimate if you already have one
Ready for the next step?
Talk with Dan about your goals or continue to the secure application. Do not send Social Security numbers, bank statements, or other sensitive documents by email.
A good next step