Mortgage Products

The right mortgage isn’t the same for everyone.

As a broker, we don’t sell one bank’s menu. We compare options across lenders to find the loan that fits your plans, your income, and your next chapter.

You don’t need to know the name of a loan to start a conversation.

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What brings you here?

Why work with a broker

One conversation. Many lenders.

A bank can only offer its own loans. We shop your scenario across our lending partners and bring you the options worth comparing.

Many

Lenders, one search

More lenders means more chances at the right rate, program, and fit.

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Point of contact, start to close

You work with the same loan officer from first question to closing table.

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Loan programs, one place

From first-time buyer loans to bank-statement and DSCR programs.

Loan finder

Three questions. A clear starting point.

No credit check, and no contact info until you want to talk.

1Your goal
2Your income
3Your timeline

Question 1 of 3

What are you hoping to do?

Explore by goal

Start with what you’re trying to do.

Find your way home.

Buying your first home or planning your next move? Start with the familiar options, then explore what fits your goals.

Not sure? Take the 60-second finder →
Flexible credit

FHA

Good fit if you’re buying your first home or still building your credit.

Ask about FHA →
Veterans & military

VA

Good fit if you’re an eligible veteran, service member, or surviving spouse.

Ask about VA →
Eligible areas

USDA

Good fit if you’re buying in an eligible rural or suburban area.

Ask about USDA →
Pairs with a loan

Down Payment Assistance

Good fit if upfront costs are the main thing standing between you and buying.

Ask about assistance →
Higher loan amounts

Jumbo

Good fit if the home you want is above conforming loan limits.

Ask about Jumbo →

Make your next move from home.

Your home and your plans can change. We’ll help you explore refinancing and equity options in the context of your goals.

Not sure? Take the 60-second finder →
Change rate or term

Rate & Term Refinance

Good fit if you want to adjust your rate, your term, or both.

Ask about refinancing →
Access equity

Cash-Out Refinance

Good fit if you want to turn home equity into cash for big plans.

Ask about cash-out →
Keep your first mortgage

HELOC & Home Equity

Good fit if you like your current mortgage but want to borrow against your equity.

Ask about home equity →

Your situation deserves a closer look.

A standard application may not tell your whole story. Bring us your questions about income, assets, or professional circumstances.

Not sure? Take the 60-second finder →
ITIN borrowers

ITIN

Good fit if you file taxes with an ITIN rather than a Social Security number.

Ask about ITIN →
Medical professionals

Medical Professional

Good fit if you’re a physician or medical professional, including early in your career.

Ask about this program →
Investors

DSCR / Investment

Good fit if you want to qualify based on a property’s rental income.

Ask about DSCR →

A different property. More possibilities.

Building, renovating, or considering a less conventional property? Let’s start with the project and explore the financing.

Not sure? Take the 60-second finder →
Build or improve

Construction & Renovation

Good fit if you’re building a home or planning major improvements.

Ask about construction →
Condo review

Non-Warrantable Condo

Good fit if the condo you love doesn’t meet standard project guidelines.

Ask about condos →

Every loan has a structure

Fixed or adjustable?

Most programs above come in both. We’ll compare the costs and tradeoffs side by side for your situation.

Fixed-rate

Your interest rate stays the same for the life of the loan, so principal and interest are predictable.

  • You plan to stay in the home a long time
  • You value a steady, predictable payment

Adjustable-rate (ARM)

The rate is fixed for an initial period, then adjusts periodically based on the market, within set limits.

  • You expect to move or refinance sooner
  • You’re comfortable with a payment that can change

How it works

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Tell us your goal

A short conversation about your plans, income, and timeline. No loan names required.

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We shop the market

We compare programs across our lending partners and narrow it to the options that fit.

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You choose with clarity

We walk you through each option side by side, so you know exactly what you’re choosing and why.

Questions we hear a lot

What’s the difference between a mortgage broker and a bank?

A bank lends its own money and offers its own loan menu. As a broker, we work with multiple lenders, compare their programs for your scenario, and help you choose. You still get one point of contact the whole way.

Will exploring my options affect my credit?

Talking with us doesn’t. Before any credit check happens, we’ll tell you exactly what kind it is and why, and ask for your OK first.

What should I have ready for our first call?

Just your goals and a rough idea of your income, savings, and timeline. We’ll tell you which documents matter for the options that fit you.

I’m self-employed. Can I still qualify?

Often, yes. Programs like bank statement and asset-qualifier loans look at your finances differently than a standard application. Bring us your situation and we’ll walk through it.

Talk to a real person

Bring your plans and questions. We’ll help you understand your options, what to compare, and what comes next.

Armando Garcia

Armando Garcia

Founder + Owner · NMLS 1065747

Get to know Armando
Alberto De Los Santos

Alberto De Los Santos

Mortgage Loan Officer · NMLS 2785107

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Mortgage programs, terms, and availability vary based on credit profile, income, assets, property type, occupancy, and market conditions. Information is for general educational purposes and is not a loan approval, commitment, or guarantee of financing. All loans are subject to underwriting approval and applicable program guidelines. Programs and terms may change without notice.

Nest & Key Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #2713979 | Equal Housing Lender | Licensed in Texas