CHEER SQUAD
Derek was a great communicator and very helpful in explaining this process to first time home buyers. It was evident he had our best interest in mind. We really enjoyed working with him!
Cindy H
Aug 06, 2021
He was very efficient, would totally recommend!
Diana T
Jun 08, 2021
Everything was clear each step of the way. The process was efficient and simple.
David T
Jun 07, 2021
Prompt and clear communication throughout the process. Full transparency.
Christoph L
Jun 06, 2021
Derek is the absolute best lender out there. Thank you Derek for always making sure we get to the closing table with no issues!
Jill S
Jun 04, 2021
Being available every step of the way and keeping the customer informed on every processes and answering questions or concerns a customer could have. It may seem ok, but you would be surprised how some mortgage instructions lack employees with that customer service skills and patience. So i want to thank Derek for being patient with me, and taking the time to answer my questions. I closed in 3 weeks.
Franklin T
May 25, 2021
Derek was always responsive, helped me understand the whole loan process, and always kept me in the loop.
Michael Y
May 10, 2021
Quick response, very friendly, answered all our questions!
Taylor P
May 07, 2021
Derek was always available to answer questions and quick to respond. He helped make the process easy!
Vanessa S
May 01, 2021
Easy to work with.
Jasmine B
Apr 22, 2021
Great communicator
Richard S
Apr 06, 2021
I am glad I worked with Derek to get a mortgage. I am very happy with the mortgage terms I received and the service he provided.
Wyatt E
Apr 04, 2021
Constantly communicating and seamless loan process!!
Melissa T
Apr 01, 2021
It was a pleasure working with Derek through the home buying process. His professionalism, coupled with his promptness in responding to questions along the way, made this process much less stressful than I anticipated.
David T
Apr 01, 2021
Derek was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of my questions quickly. I always felt like my issues were top priority and of utmost importance. Thanks for a smooth experience.
Richard B
Mar 29, 2021
Solid and quick communication in all aspects of the house buying process! Beyond pleased! A+
Blaine A
Mar 23, 2021
Everything!
Alex F
Mar 19, 2021
From start to finish, Derek and his team worked efficiently with my family to ensure they had a smooth transaction. From just a short time of working with Derek, I will continue to refer his and his team to clients.
Melissa P
Mar 19, 2021
Derek was helpful, informative, available when needed, and made the process of buying our first home easier than we expected!!
Amber M
Mar 19, 2021
Hats off to Derek! I initially applied for a home loan with Verity Mortgage amidst one of the busiest times of the calendar year, between Christmas and New Years. There was a second loan lender that I was considering to use at the time, but the organization dropped the ball, deciding to wait (and not communicate) to assist me until the holidays were over. Guess who did not wait? Derek. He was persistent, courteous, educational, all with a casual, yet professional demeanor. Thank you Derek!
John B
Feb 13, 2021
Derek was quick to answer questions about our loan as it came up. He dealt with some issues that we had in an extremely quick and professional manner. Will recommend to anyone I know looking to buy in Houston.
Marissa H
Feb 13, 2021
Derek has been nothing short of extraordinary! He kept us update to date with every step of the way. Thank you so much for everything!
David G
Feb 10, 2021
Derek was always available to answer all the questions I had about the loan and process. Helped with everything needed for buying my house. Great experience overall!
Yash S
Feb 04, 2021
Great communication and an overall smooth process for my buyer!
Melanie P
Jan 12, 2021
Efficient and made my client feel valued.
Ashley D
Dec 05, 2020
Derek made the experience of first time buying so much easier. Thank you đ
Eduardo C
Dec 02, 2020
Derek was always available for questions. However, he made our loan transaction seamless because he was able to explain the process in simple terms and offered us his honest opinion throughout the process. We would definitely work with Derek again.
Anna J
Dec 02, 2020
Derek was awesome and made our refinance a very smooth process with no headache. We used a VA and Derek was able to provide a lot of helpful information that my wife and I did not know about. Overall, we had a great experience and are extremely happy with our new rate that we were able to get. I definitely recommend Derek and this company to anyone who is in the market for a new home or refinance.
Vincent G
Nov 19, 2020
Derek has without a doubt been phenomenal to work with he has even helped friends & family with their refinancing already
can help anyone and everyone with their financial needs
Zachary S
Nov 12, 2020
Derek made this home purchase the smoothest and least stressful ever.
He was informative, responsive and always willing to explain things.
We were very lucky to have been referred to him
Kaye M
Nov 11, 2020
Derek was always available to explain the situation and worked hard to get us closed and funded in 30days.
Sean S
Nov 07, 2020
Derek communicated everything to me every step of the way in my home buying process. I donât think I could have done it without him. He made me feel comfortable about my choices and gave great advice. He even answered my questions when they had nothing to do with the mortgage for my home. I canât thank him enough.
Haley P
Nov 06, 2020
Derek's communication throughout the process was great. I will be so pleased to work with him again.
Eugene L
Nov 05, 2020
Derek provided excellent and timely service, very professional, customer friendly and always there for any advice or support we required. Donât lose this guy, he is great!
Amin D
Nov 03, 2020
Derek was very personable and professional at our first encounter through our last contact. He was prompt with answers when I reached out with questions. If he did not have the answer to a question, he would assure me he would find the answer. I appreciate his responsiveness, his patience and his time. I am a first time buyer and he made sure I understood every line of documents throughout the journey.
Tramesha R
Oct 14, 2020
Derek was great at explaining everything to me and made the home-buying process a breeze!
Garrett B
Sep 24, 2020
Derek was very responsive to all of our calls and emails, even answering his phone after hours and on weekends. He helped walk us through the process from beginning to end. We Highly Recommend using Derek for your mortgage needs.
James & Lisa
James H
Sep 21, 2020
Derek was great to work with. We had great communication. He was very helpful and helped us navigate the process for the first time as new home owners.
Sonya M
Aug 30, 2020
Derek was great, he kept me informed and fielded all my questions through out the process
Sean M
Aug 28, 2020
Derek was awesome! Super quick to respond and organized!
Rachael H
Aug 09, 2020
Derek was very helpful during the entire process. His open communication and availability to calls, when more details/clarification were needed, was reassuring.
Thank you for being both knowledgeable and supportive during this process, Derek.
Rachel R
Aug 07, 2020
Great communication, helped my closing process run smoothly.
Monica P
Aug 07, 2020
MORTGAGE
We want to make your home financing as easy as it can be. With Verity Mortgage, you can relax while we handle the details.
Get Prequalified before you shop for a house
You can get a loan before you even select a home. A Verity home mortgage specialist can perform a pre-qualification or pre-approval so that you'll have a good idea of how much you can afford. Once you've found a home, and a seller has accepted your offer, you are ready to move to the Application process.
- You will know the loan amount you qualify for so that you know what home price range to shop
- Save time to narrow the list of homes to ones that fit your price range
- Discover any credit challenges early in the process we can resolve them at the beginning of the process
- Confidently make an offer as soon as you find your dream house
- Sellers will consider your offer more strongly with a prequalification letter over one that is not
- Your agent will ask for this as it improves your chances of getting the house you want
There are no fees or costs to getting pre-qualified, but it is a vital step in the home buying process. Call us today!
What is the difference between Prequalified and Preapproved
Prequalification: This is an overview of your credit profile that is an important step to writing offers for new homes and one we highly recommend. It just means that you have not submitted the documentation that will be required to verify your income, financial statements showing enough assets to close and you have not yet met the underwriting guidelines of the program you are going to select once you find the home of your dreams.
Preapproval: If you have a little more time at the beginning of the process, we always recommend getting Preapproved. A preapproval is the start of the formal application process before you find the property and is more thorough review of your financial position and ability to qualify for a home.
Why get Preapproved for a Mortgage?
- Youâll be able to move faster to find the house you want
- Most of the paperwork will be out of the way so you can close your loan faster
- You will be able to move to the top of the offer stack as your income, assets, and ability to buy has been verified
- Sellers know you will be less likely to have a delay in closing
- In competitive markets, this is another feather in your cap
Mortgage Loan Process
Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your lifetime. Our goal is to make the process as smooth and hassle-free as we can. Understanding the process will give you the knowledge you need to get started.
- Step in Getting Prequalified or Preapproved
- Application
- Processing
- Underwriting
- Closing
You can get a loan before you even select a home. One of our home loan experts can perform a pre-qualification or pre-approval so that youâll have a good idea of how much you can afford. Once youâve found a home, and a seller has accepted your offer, you are ready to move to the Application process.
Once youâve selected a home, your home specialist completes the mortgage application, gathers information about the property you want to buy, and collects personal information, such as income, assets, and employment history. For a complete list of information that you need to provide, see the Application checklist.
Once your application is complete, a loan processor reviews your file and verifies your information. We order a credit report to determine your credit history and credit score. We also order an appraisal of the property.
An underwriter reviews your file and determines whether your loan will be granted and issues the loan approval. The underwriter may request additional information during this review process.
Once the loan is approved, the closing process begins. Our closing department prepares closing documents and sends closing instructions to the title agent. The title agent is responsible for examining the title of the property and working with you for an acceptable closing date. At the closing, youâll sign papers, pay closing costs, and finalize the transaction. Now itâs time to move into your new home.
Lower Payments*. Consolidate Debt. Pull Cash Out.
*By refinancing your existing loan, the total finance charges may be higher over the life of the loan.
Should I refinance my house?
First, start by asking yourself one of these questions.
Has your income increased? Do you need to consolidate debt? Has the equity in your home increased? Do you need money for a major expense? Has your credit rating improved?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions than we encourage you to call one of our home loan experts to give you a refinance evaluation. It costs nothing but could save you thousands of dollars in interest, pay off high balance credit cards, or help pay for college or unexpected expenses.
Knowing your options is the most import part of the refinance decision so Call us today!
What is a Cash-Out Refinance?
As you pay down your mortgage or as home values increase over time, a cash-out refinance allows you to use a portion of your equity and turn it into cash. The great news is you can use that cash however you want. Home improvements, unexpected expenses, college tuition or just to check a destination off your bucket list.
When is the best time to turn that equity into your house and use it as you see fit? That answer is up to you and can be used to fit your current needs.
Some of the more chosen reasons for utilizing a cash-out refinance are to:
- Remodel of you home
- Pay off high-interest credit cards or auto loans, neither of which is tax deductible like mortgage interest
- Help with life events like a growing family
- Bucket List Reduction
- Elimination of student debt
What can you do to update/upgrade your house with a Renovation Loan?
A renovation loan will let you do almost anything with your home. Some loans are used on smaller projects like ordinary repairs or cosmetic updates. These types of renovations loans typically donât have minimum loan requirements for the repairs or upgrades you want to make to your home. These loans are limited to non-structural repairs with maximum loan amounts around $30,000.
With these types of loan, you can improve things like:
- Repairing or replacing your roof and gutters
- Redesigning your kitchen or bath
- Landscaping or adding a deck
- Buying new appliances
- Getting new windows, doors or floors
- Making your home energy efficient
- Upgrading plumbing, electrical, heating or cooling systems
- Ask a home loan expert (bolded and hyperlinked to find a loan officer)
Need to do more extensive renovation? We got you covered!
We have other programs that are specifically intended to make major repairs or changes to your home. These will have a minimum loan amount but the good news is you can borrow up to the value of your property plus repairs/renovation. Here are some examples:
- Room additions or adding a second floor
- Major remodeling that requires structural work
- Foundation or other structural repairs
- Projects over six months
What is the difference between a fixed-rate and an ARM mortgage?
A fixed-rate mortgage offers an interest rate that is steady throughout the life of the loan. Fixed-rate mortgages offer the security of always knowing exactly what your monthly loan payment will be. The interest on ARMs can fluctuate (up or down) periodically. The interest rate on ARMs offers an opportunity to save on interest costs. However, you are protected from rates getting too high, because a safe ARM has annual and lifetime rate caps, which limit how high your rate may go.
KNOWLEDGE CENTER
MORTGAGE PAYMENT CALCULATOR
Estimate your monthly mortgage payment using the calculator below. Simply enter the purchase price of the home, loan term, and details about the home loan. Please note that escrow for taxes and insurance is not required for loans with down payments more than 20 percent. Some of this information may be difficult to determine on your own; please contact a mortgage specialist to review the most accurate monthly mortgage payment for the area you are purchasing.
