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Located in South and North Carolina

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Matt Brady offers personalized service and loan options you'll love. We shop multiple lenders to find the best rate and product for you, getting you into your dream home faster.

With wholesale interest rates and cutting-edge technology, we make the mortgage process seamless. Trust the experts who focus solely on mortgages. Support your local community and experience elite client service.

Let us help you achieve your homeownership dreams!

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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Mortgage Programs

Experience the best mortgage experience located in Clover,South Carolina.

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

The Fed Just Raised Rates and Here Is What Matt Brady Wants Every Buyer to Know Before They React

The Fed Just Raised Rates and Here Is What Matt Brady Wants Every Buyer to Know Before They React

October 07, 2026•2 min read

The Assumption That Follows Every Fed Announcement and Why It Is Worth Questioning

The Federal Reserve raised rates and immediately buyers and homeowners start wondering whether their mortgage situation just got worse by the same amount. Matt Brady wants to address this assumption directly because the connection between what the Fed does and what happens to your thirty-year mortgage rate is not what most people think and acting on the wrong information leads to decisions that do not serve anyone well.

What the Fed Actually Controls

The Federal Reserve sets the federal funds rate. That is the rate banks charge each other for overnight lending and it is a short-term instrument with short-term effects. When the Fed moves that number the effects flow quickly through credit card rates, auto loan pricing, and home equity lines of credit which are tied to the prime rate that closely tracks the federal funds rate.

A thirty-year fixed mortgage rate responds to completely different market forces and does not move in automatic lockstep with Fed decisions.

What Drives Your Thirty-Year Mortgage Rate

Your mortgage rate follows mortgage-backed securities and the ten-year Treasury yield. Those instruments move based on inflation expectations, labor market conditions, and where institutional bond investors collectively believe the economy is heading over a long time horizon. They price in anticipated conditions rather than simply reacting to policy decisions after the fact.

This is why mortgage rates sometimes barely move when the Fed acts. The bond market may have already priced in the expected decision before the announcement was made. It is also why mortgage rates can actually fall after a Fed rate hike if the market interprets the action as sufficient to bring inflation under control. And it is why rates sometimes move meaningfully in the days leading up to a Fed meeting as the market positions itself around what it expects to hear.

The Fed headline is genuinely not the number that determines your monthly payment.

What to Pay Attention to Instead

Your payment strategy is what changes your monthly number and that strategy is available to work with right now regardless of what the Fed just announced.

Seller concessions are being negotiated into accepted offers in the current market more frequently than they were during the competitive peak. A temporary rate buydown funded by the seller reduces the payment during the early years of the loan at the seller's expense rather than the buyer's. The right loan program for your specific timeline and financial profile changes the payment in ways that have nothing to do with this week's headline.

All of those tools are still on the table.

Send Matt Brady a message and he will run the numbers on what a purchase actually looks like for your specific situation in the current rate environment. No pressure. Just clarity.


Sources

FederalReserve.gov
TreasuryDirect.gov
MortgageNewsDaily.com
ConsumerFinancialProtectionBureau.gov
Investopedia.com

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