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Located in South and North Carolina

Personalized Mortgage Experience

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

What If Home Prices Drop After I Buy and Here Is the Honest Answer Every Buyer Needs to Hear

What If Home Prices Drop After I Buy and Here Is the Honest Answer Every Buyer Needs to Hear

September 01, 20262 min read

The Fear That Is Holding More Buyers Back Than Almost Anything Else

What happens if I buy a home and prices drop after I purchase? It is one of the most common fears Matt Brady hears from buyers right now and it is a fair question that deserves a direct and honest answer rather than a dismissal.

Why Timing the Market Is Not the Strategy It Appears to Be

The fear behind this question assumes that buying at the right moment is both possible and predictable. It is neither. Even experienced real estate investors and professional market analysts cannot consistently identify the exact top or bottom of a market cycle. If sophisticated institutional investors with full-time research teams cannot time the market reliably a first-time buyer who is also managing a career, a family, and every other demand of daily life is not going to do it either.

That is not a pessimistic observation. It is actually freeing. If timing the market perfectly is not a realistic goal then the energy spent trying to achieve it is better directed toward questions that have clearer and more useful answers.

The Question That Actually Matters

Does the home make sense for your long-term goals? That is the question worth spending time on.

A home purchased with a payment that fits the budget, in a location that serves the family's actual needs, and held through the natural appreciation cycle that real estate has historically produced over time is a sound financial decision regardless of what happens to prices in the near term.

As Matt Brady explains homeowners who focus on building equity over time have historically been rewarded because real estate is a long-term asset. The buyer who purchased in 2007 before the crisis and held through it came out significantly ahead by 2015. The buyer who waited for the perfect entry point and missed years of recovery appreciation did not.

What to Focus on Instead

Rather than trying to predict what happens to prices next month or next year the productive framework is straightforward. Is this the right home for your situation? Is the payment genuinely comfortable within your budget? Does buying make sense given your plans for the next five to seven years?

If the answers to those questions are yes the short-term price movement in either direction is a minor variable in a much longer equation. Real estate rewards patience and consistency far more reliably than it rewards market timing.

Reach out to Matt Brady to run the numbers on your specific situation and find out whether buying the right home right now makes sense for your long-term goals.


Sources

NAR.realtor
MortgageNewsDaily.com
FederalReserve.gov
ConsumerFinancialProtectionBureau.gov
Investopedia.com

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