NMLS #2487451·FL / GA / TX Licensed·Pre-approval in 24 hours
Florida-Licensed Mortgage Broker · BBB A+

Florida mortgages,
done right.

No big-bank runaround. No 6-week underwriting purgatory. We're a Coral Gables broker with 7 years of FL closings — same-day decisions, real humans on the phone, and rates that move the needle.

Soft-credit pre-qual · no SSN required · 24-hr decision · $0 application fee

Payment calculator

Live
Estimated monthly $3,180/mo
P & I
$2,760
Taxes
$300
Insurance
$120
PMI
$0
$340M+Funded since 2018
1,200+Closings completed
4.9 ★Zillow + Google reviews
BBB A+Accredited since 2019
7 yrsIn business
Loan products

Every Florida loan type, underwritten in-house.

We broker through 40+ wholesale lenders, which means we shop your file to the bank that wants it most — instead of pushing whatever the branch happens to sell.

Conventional

Best for: 680+ credit, 5–20% down, primary or investment.
From 5% down · 620+ credit
  • Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac conforming up to $806,500
  • No PMI at 20% down · removable above 20% equity
  • 15, 20, 30-yr fixed or 5/1, 7/1, 10/1 ARM

FHA

Best for: first-time buyers, lower credit, smaller down.
FHA: 3.5% down min · 580+ credit
  • 3.5% down with 580+ FICO · 10% down with 500–579
  • Gift funds allowed for full down payment
  • Higher DTI tolerance (up to 56.9% w/ compensating factors)

VA

Best for: active duty, veterans, surviving spouses.
$0 down · No PMI ever
  • 100% financing — no down payment required
  • No private mortgage insurance, ever
  • Seller can pay closing costs up to 4% of loan

Jumbo

Best for: Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Brickell purchases over $806k.
$806,500 – $5M · 700+ credit
  • Loan amounts to $5M with portfolio lenders
  • 10% down up to $1.5M (with compensating factors)
  • Asset-depletion qualifying for self-employed buyers

Refinance

Best for: rate-and-term refi, cash-out, debt consolidation.
Avg savings: $340/mo on rate refis
  • Rate-and-term refis — break-even analysis included
  • Cash-out up to 80% LTV for renovations or debt payoff
  • FHA streamline + VA IRRRL (no appraisal, no income docs)

HELOC

Best for: home equity access without losing your low first-mortgage rate.
Lines from $25k – $500k · prime-based
  • Draw 10 years, repay 20 years (10/20 structure)
  • Interest-only payment option during draw period
  • Closes in 14–21 days · no closing costs on most lenders
Today's posted rates

Real rates, updated daily.

The rates below are what we're actually locking for borrowers with 740+ FICO, 20% down, owner-occupied, single-family. Your rate depends on credit, LTV, property type, and lock period.

Loan typeRateAPRPoints
30-year fixed conventional$200k–$806,500 · 740 FICO · 20% down6.875%6.998%0.50
15-year fixed conventional$200k–$806,500 · 740 FICO · 20% down6.125%6.284%0.50
FHA 30-year fixed3.5% down · 680 FICO · primary residence6.625%7.412%0.00
VA 30-year fixed$0 down · 720 FICO · primary residence6.500%6.812%0.00
Jumbo 30-year fixed$806,501–$2M · 760 FICO · 20% down7.125%7.241%0.75

Rates updated May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM ET · Subject to qualification, market movement, and lock period. Not a commitment to lend. APR includes lender fees, discount points, and standard FL closing costs. NMLS #2487451.

The process

From application to closing, on a clock you can see.

Most of our purchases close in 22 days. Refis in 25. Here's exactly what happens — and how long each step takes.

1

Pre-approval

Soft-credit pull, income docs uploaded, pre-approval letter issued.

24 hours
2

House shop

Shop with conviction — your realtor knows you're real.

Your pace
3

Lock the rate

Offer accepted — we lock 30/45/60 days. Float-down option on most products.

Same day
4

Underwriting

Appraisal ordered, title opened, conditions cleared. We do this part — not you.

10–14 days
5

Close

Sign at title company in Coral Gables or your home. Keys in hand.

~1 hour
The team

Loan officers, not chatbots.

Three licensed brokers handle every file from intake to closing. You'll get a direct cell number — not a 1-800 queue.

MH

Maria Hernandez

Senior Loan Officer · 12 yrs
NMLS #1248832

Bilingual EN/ES specialist for first-time buyers and FHA loans. Closed 187 FL purchases in 2025.

First-time buyers · FHA · Bilingual
DC

David Castellanos

VA & Jumbo Specialist · 9 yrs
NMLS #1547219

Marine Corps veteran, focuses on VA loans for South Florida service members and jumbo purchases $1M+.

VA loans · Jumbo · Investment property
RP

Rachel Park

Refinance & HELOC Lead · 7 yrs
NMLS #1882407

Refi and HELOC specialist. Saved her clients an avg $412/month on rate refis closed in 2025.

Refinance · HELOC · Self-employed
What clients say · 4.9 ★ on Zillow + Google

Closings on time. No surprises.

★★★★★

"First-time buyer here. Maria walked me through everything in plain English — no jargon. We closed in 31 days on my Pinecrest townhouse. Even the underwriter compliments came in early."

JT
Jessica T.
First-time buyer · Pinecrest · Closed March 2026
★★★★★

"Rachel ran the numbers and showed me the break-even point was 14 months. Closed the refi 19 days later. Saving $487/month now — that's a car payment back in my pocket."

MA
Marco A.
Rate-and-term refi · Doral · Closed January 2026
★★★★★

"Jumbo purchase in Coral Gables — $1.4M with self-employment income. Two other lenders couldn't make it work. David structured it with asset depletion and we closed on time."

SK
Sandra K.
Jumbo purchase · Coral Gables · Closed February 2026
FAQ

Questions buyers actually ask.

How fast can I actually get pre-approved?

If you upload your last 2 paystubs, 2 years of W-2s (or tax returns if self-employed), and 2 months of bank statements by 5pm, we issue a pre-approval letter the next business day by noon. The credit pull is soft — no impact to your score, no SSN required for the initial quote.

What credit score do I need?

Conventional: 620 minimum (best pricing at 740+). FHA: 580 with 3.5% down, or 500 with 10% down. VA: technically no VA minimum but most lenders want 580+ (we'll work with 560+ for veterans). Jumbo: 700 minimum, 740+ for the sharpest rates.

What's the down payment minimum?

Conventional: 3% (first-time buyers) or 5% (everyone else). FHA: 3.5%. VA: $0. USDA: $0 (rural only — limited to certain FL zip codes). Jumbo: 10% up to $1.5M with strong file, 20% standard. Gift funds from family allowed on most loan types.

What about Florida-specific costs — intangible tax, doc stamps?

Florida charges two state taxes on mortgages: documentary stamps on the note ($0.35 per $100 of loan amount) and intangible tax ($0.002 per $1 of loan amount). On a $400,000 loan that's $1,400 in doc stamps + $800 in intangible tax = $2,200 in FL-specific costs. We itemize these clearly in your Loan Estimate — no surprises at closing.

How long can I lock my rate?

Standard locks are 30, 45, or 60 days. Longer locks (75/90 days) cost more in points but are useful for new-construction or extended closings. Most purchases lock 45 days; refis lock 30. We don't charge a lock fee — the cost is built into the rate sheet.

What if rates drop after I lock?

Most of our wholesale lenders offer a one-time float-down option if rates drop more than 0.25% before closing. There's typically a small fee (0.125 points or $500 flat) for the float-down. We monitor your file daily after lock and proactively flag float-down opportunities — you shouldn't have to ask.

Soft-credit pre-approval

5-minute pre-approval. No SSN needed.

Tell us a bit about you and we'll have a loan officer call within 2 business hours. Pre-approval letter in 24 hrs once docs are in.

Office hours: Mon–Fri 8am–7pm ET, Sat 9am–2pm. Or call (305) 555-3300 anytime — voicemail rolls to the on-call broker.

Start your pre-approval