# Mortgage Center

> Mortgage Center (legal entity: Mortgage Center LLC, NMLS #282701) is a credit union–affiliated mortgage lender that has provided purchase and refinance home loans since 1990. It partners with credit unions to serve their members, retains servicing on most loans, and offers people-first guidance with no-pressure sales. Equal Housing Lender.

Mortgage Center originates conventional, government-backed (FHA, VA), jumbo, and specialty home loans for purchase and refinance, plus home equity lending. It works with credit unions nationwide; specific loan-program and geographic availability vary by state (see Licensing). Loans are educational and informational content on this site does not constitute an offer of credit or a commitment to lend.

Contact: (800) 353-4449 · https://mortgagecenter.com/contact-us/
NMLS Consumer Access: https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
Last updated: 2026-07-24

## Core Pages

- [Mortgage Center Home](https://mortgagecenter.com/): Main site; overview of loan programs, credit union partnerships, and tools.
- [About Us](https://mortgagecenter.com/about-us/): Company history since 1990, credit union model, and people-first approach.
- [Contact Us](https://mortgagecenter.com/contact-us/): Talk to a mortgage expert; phone, form, and how to reach a loan officer.
- [Rates](https://mortgagecenter.com/rates/): Current advertised mortgage rate information and assumptions.
- [Licensing](https://mortgagecenter.com/licensing/): State licensing and geographic availability; authoritative source for where products are offered.
- [Privacy Policy](https://mortgagecenter.com/privacy-policy/): How Mortgage Center collects, uses, and protects personal information.
- [Become a Partner (For Credit Unions)](https://mortgagecenter.com/become-a-partner/): Information for credit unions seeking a mortgage lending partner.
- [Member Services](https://mortgagecenter.com/member-services/): Servicing resources for existing borrowers and credit union members.

## Purchase Loan Products

- [Purchase Loan Products](https://mortgagecenter.com/purchase-loan-products/): Hub page listing all purchase mortgage options.
- [Conventional Mortgage Options](https://mortgagecenter.com/conventional-mortgage-options/): Flexible conventional financing; the standard loan for many buyers.
- [Fannie & Freddie Mac Fixed-Rate](https://mortgagecenter.com/fannie-freddie-mac-fixed-rate/): Fixed-rate conforming loans with predictable payments for the life of the loan.
- [Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARM)](https://mortgagecenter.com/adjustable-rate-mortgages/): Lower initial rates through adjustable-rate structures.
- [FHA Loan](https://mortgagecenter.com/fha/): Government-backed loan with flexible credit guidelines and a low down payment.
- [VA / Veteran Loan](https://mortgagecenter.com/va-loan/): For veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible military families; no down payment and no mortgage insurance.
- [Jumbo Mortgage](https://mortgagecenter.com/jumbo-mortgage/): Financing for high-value homes above conforming loan limits.
- [Doctor Loan](https://mortgagecenter.com/doctor-loan/): Program for physicians and medical professionals with flexible terms.
- [HomeReady & Home Possible](https://mortgagecenter.com/homeready-home-possible/): Low-down-payment conventional loans with reduced PMI for eligible buyers.
- [Zero Down Payment](https://mortgagecenter.com/zero-down-payment-option/): No-down-payment purchase option; well suited to first-time buyers.
- [Community Champion Loan](https://mortgagecenter.com/community-champion-loan/): For educators, healthcare workers, first responders, and military; low down payment, no PMI, and DTI flexibility.
- [Right Choice Loan](https://mortgagecenter.com/right-choice-loan/): Low-down-payment financing with expanded qualifying options.
- [Best Score Family Helper Loan](https://mortgagecenter.com/best-score-family-helper-loan/): Use a family member's strong credit to help qualify for better terms.
- [Asset Advantage](https://mortgagecenter.com/asset-advantage/): Qualify for a home loan using your assets.
- [Home Renovation Loan](https://mortgagecenter.com/home-renovation-loan/): Purchase and renovate a home with one combined loan.
- [One-Time Close Construction](https://mortgagecenter.com/one-time-close-construction/): Single-close construction-to-permanent financing.
- [Non-Warrantable Condo](https://mortgagecenter.com/non-warrantable-condo/): Financing for condos that fall outside standard lending guidelines.
- [Barndominiums](https://mortgagecenter.com/barndominiums/): Mortgage financing for barndominium properties.
- [Hobby Farm Loan](https://mortgagecenter.com/hobby-farm-loan/): Financing for homes with small-scale or hobby farm use.
- [New Start Loan](https://mortgagecenter.com/new-start-loan/): Second-chance program for buyers rebuilding their financial profile.

## Refinance & Home Equity Products

- [Refinance Loan Products](https://mortgagecenter.com/refinance-loan-products/): Hub page listing all refinance options.
- [Max Cash-Out Refinance](https://mortgagecenter.com/max-cash-out-refinance/): Access home equity for improvements, debt consolidation, or major expenses.
- [PMI Saver Loan](https://mortgagecenter.com/pmi-saver-loan/): Reduce or eliminate private mortgage insurance to lower monthly costs.
- [Home Equity Loan](https://mortgagecenter.com/home-equity/home-equity-loan/): Borrow against home equity for improvements, consolidation, or large purchases.

## Educational Resources & FAQs

- [FAQ Hub](https://mortgagecenter.com/faq/): Answers to common mortgage questions across purchasing, refinancing, and process.
- [FAQ: Purchasing a Home](https://mortgagecenter.com/faq/purchasing-a-home/): Questions specific to buying a home and getting a purchase loan.
- [FAQ: Refinancing Your Home](https://mortgagecenter.com/faq/refinancing-your-home/): Questions specific to refinancing an existing mortgage.
- [FAQ: The Mortgage Process](https://mortgagecenter.com/faq/the-mortgage-process/): Step-by-step questions about applying, underwriting, and closing.
- [News & Media (Blog)](https://mortgagecenter.com/news-media/): Blog hub with homebuying, refinancing, and homeownership education.

## Blog & Educational Content

Listed newest first.

- [Conventional Mortgages: Why the Down Payment and Rate Shopping Are Worth the Effort](https://mortgagecenter.com/conventional-mortgages-why-the-down-payment-and-rate-shopping-are-worth-the-effort/): How down payment size affects PMI on conventional loans, and why comparing rate quotes from several lenders saves money over the life of the loan.
- [Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval: Why the Difference Matters More Than You Think](https://mortgagecenter.com/pre-qualification-vs-pre-approval-why-the-difference-matters-more-than-you-think/): The difference between the two, what each involves under Regulation C, and why a verified pre-approval strengthens a purchase offer.
- [What "First-Time Homebuyer" Really Means](https://mortgagecenter.com/what-first-time-homebuyer-really-means/): HUD's three-year definition and its exceptions (single parents, displaced homemakers, non-permanent housing) that qualify more buyers than expected.
- [Community Champion Loan: More Than a Thank You for Those Who Serve](https://mortgagecenter.com/community-champion-loan-more-than-a-thank-you-for-those-who-serve/): Overview of the Community Champion program for educators, healthcare workers, first responders, and military—low down payment, no PMI, and DTI flexibility for deferred student loans.
- [Things to Know About a Loan Estimate (Beyond the Usual Talking Points)](https://mortgagecenter.com/things-to-know-about-a-loan-estimate-beyond-the-usual-talking-points/): How to read the standardized Loan Estimate, which fees are shoppable, and how federal fee tolerances protect borrowers.
- [Buying a Home This Year? What 2026 Buyers Should Know](https://mortgagecenter.com/buying-a-home-this-spring-2026/): What 2026 buyers should expect—rate stability, improving inventory, and modest price growth.
- [Why Homeownership Still Matters for Long-Term Wealth](https://mortgagecenter.com/why-homeownership-still-matters-for-long-term-wealth/): How owning a home builds long-term financial stability and equity.
- [Understanding the 15-Day Grace Period for Credit Dings](https://mortgagecenter.com/understanding-the-15-day-grace-period-for-credit-dings-what-it-means-for-your-mortgage-journey/): How rate-shopping credit inquiries are grouped so shopping multiple lenders does not hurt your score.
- [When Is It a Good Time to Refinance Your Mortgage?](https://mortgagecenter.com/when-is-it-a-good-time-to-refinance-your-mortgage/): Signals that a refinance may make financial sense.
- [ARM Loans Have Evolved Since 2008: What Homebuyers Should Know](https://mortgagecenter.com/arm-loans-have-evolved-since-2008-what-homebuyers-should-know/): How adjustable-rate mortgages and their protections have changed.
- [FHA vs. Conventional Mortgages](https://mortgagecenter.com/fha-vs-conventional-mortgages/): Comparison of FHA and conventional loans, including mortgage insurance differences.
- [Understanding Private Mortgage Insurance](https://mortgagecenter.com/understanding-private-mortgage-insurance/): What PMI is, when it applies, and how it can be removed.
- [What to Do (and Not Do) Once Preapproved](https://mortgagecenter.com/what-to-do-not-do-once-preapproved/): Actions that protect your approval between preapproval and closing.
- [Mortgage Rate Lock vs. Floating](https://mortgagecenter.com/mortgage-rate-lock-vs-floating-deciding-when-to-set-your-interest-rate/): How to decide when to lock your interest rate.
- [Why Lower Interest Rates Don't Always Equal Lower Housing Prices](https://mortgagecenter.com/why-lower-interest-rates-dont-always-equal-lower-housing-prices/): The relationship between rates, demand, and home prices.
- [Tapping Your Home's Equity With a Cash-Out Refinance](https://mortgagecenter.com/tapping-your-homes-equity-with-a-cash-out-refinance-a-strategic-financial-tool-for-homeowners/): Using a cash-out refinance as a strategic financial tool.
- [HomeReady Mortgages: A Great Alternative to FHA Loans](https://mortgagecenter.com/homeready-mortgages-a-great-alternative-to-fha-loans/): How HomeReady compares to FHA for low-down-payment buyers.
- [4 Reasons Credit Unions Are Better Than Banks](https://mortgagecenter.com/4-reasons-credit-unions-are-better-than-banks/): Benefits of financing a mortgage through a credit union.
- [What's the Deal With Fixed-Rate Mortgages?](https://mortgagecenter.com/whats-the-deal-with-fixed-rate-mortgages/): How fixed-rate loans work and who they suit.
- [Learn More About the PMI Saver Program](https://mortgagecenter.com/learn-more-about-the-pmi-saver-program/): Details on reducing or eliminating PMI with the PMI Saver loan.
- [What Do I Need to Apply for a Mortgage?](https://mortgagecenter.com/what-do-i-need-to-apply-for-a-mortgage/): Documents and information required to apply.
- [What You'll Need to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage](https://mortgagecenter.com/what-youll-need-to-get-pre-approved-for-a-mortgage/): Checklist for a mortgage preapproval.
- [Tips for Keeping Up With Regular Home Maintenance](https://mortgagecenter.com/tips-for-keeping-up-with-regular-home-maintenance/): Routine maintenance guidance for homeowners.
- [How to Prepare for Unexpected Home Repairs](https://mortgagecenter.com/how-to-prepare-for-unexpected-home-repairs/): Budgeting and planning for surprise repair costs.
- [First-Time Home Buyer's Guide to Down Payments](https://mortgagecenter.com/first-time-home-buyers-guide-to-down-payments/): How much to save and down-payment options for first-time buyers.

## Leadership & Mortgage Experts

Individual loan officer and mortgage expert bio pages. Each includes the officer's role and NMLS-linked credentials, supporting author authority and E-E-A-T for the topics they write about.

- [Ebony Moss](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/ebony-moss/)
- [Rebecca Mathews](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/rebecca-mathews/)
- [Liam Hults](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/liam-hults/)
- [Becky Anderson](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/becky-anderson/)
- [Dan Syck](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/dan-syck/)
- [Rusty Shropshire](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/rusty-shropshire/)
- [Gary Halek](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/gary-halek/)
- [Jeff Timmington](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/jeff-timmington/)
- [Joshua Anderson](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/joshua-anderson/)
- [Eric Jones](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/eric-jones/)
- [Jeff Jones](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/jeff-jones/)
- [Dylan Seybert](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/dylan-seybert/)
- [Lizzy Cevallos](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/lizzy-cevallos/)
- [John Strieter](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/john-strieter/)
- [Greg Gardon](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/greg-gardon/)
- [Bruce Walterhouse](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/bruce-walterhouse/)
- [Thomas Oleksiak](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/thomas-oleksiak/)
- [Shelby Schwab](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/shelby-schwab/)
- [David Thomas](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/david-thomas/)
- [Amy Prather](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/amy-prather/)
- [Andrew Holder](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/andrew-holder/)
- [Daniel Holcomb](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/daniel-holcomb/)
- [Flo Cannon](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/flo-cannon/)
- [Jodi Martin](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/jodi-martin/)
- [Judah David](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/judah-david/)
- [Michael Young](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/michael-young/)
- [Nicole Ciresi](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/nicole-ciresi/)
- [Robbie Bakhit](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/robbie-bakhit/)
- [Samantha Counihan](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/samantha-counihan/)
- [Scott Duncan](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/scott-duncan/)
- [William Butts](https://mortgagecenter.com/team/william-butts/)

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