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Mortgage Brokers in Houston, TX

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Home Loans - Conventional, USDA, VA, FHA & More

Over 85 Years of Experience

Helping People Like You

At Flagstone Mortgage, our team boasts decades of expertise and a diverse range of backgrounds to help you decide the best loan that fits your unique circumstances.

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Loan Programs Tailored To You

Traditional Mortgages

We are the experts in residential lending for conforming, jumbo, super-jumbo mortgages for both purchasing and refinancing your home.

First Time Homebuyers

Navigating the Homebuying Process: A Comprehensive Guide for First Time Homebuyers

VA Loans

We are proud to offer VA loans, which are designed to help veterans and their families achieve their dream of homeownership.

How To Get A Mortgage in 5 Steps

Here's How We Close The Deal in 30 Days Or Less

Flagstone Mortgage provides a simple and easy-to-follow five-step process to help you obtain a mortgage and buy your dream home. This includes applying for preapproval, obtaining an approval letter, searching for a property, verifying the details, and closing the deal. Our personalized mortgage solutions and expert guidance make each step straightforward, so you can secure financing, find the right home, and complete the closing process with ease.

1

Get Pre-Qualified

2

Obtain Approval Letter

3

Search for a Property

4

Underwrite Your Loan

5

Closing The Deal

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Get Pre-Qualified

Apply for Mortgage Preapproval

The first step towards getting a mortgage is to apply for preapproval.

Preapproval is a thorough process where the lender evaluates your income, assets, and creditworthiness to determine how much they are willing to lend you.

Unlike prequalification, preapproval requires you to provide proof of your income and debt obligations, ensuring that you are eligible for the mortgage. Flagstone Mortgage's preapproval process is quick and easy, and it will help you understand the exact amount of money you can borrow.

Knowing this amount will make it easier for you to narrow down your property search and make you more attractive to sellers and real estate agents.

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Obtain Approval Letter

This Makes You A Competitive Buyer

Once you have found the ideal mortgage solution that aligns with your needs, you can apply online to see if you're approved. If approved, we will issue a Prequalified Approval Letter that you can use to start searching for a home.

To increase your chances of approval, you may consider reaching out to our Texas Home Loan Experts to discuss in greater detail your specific situation.

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Search for a Property

Find Your Dream Home

Now it's time for the exciting part - finding your dream home. We recommend enlisting the services of a local real estate agent to help you with your search, especially if you're a first-time homebuyer. A knowledgeable realtor can help you narrow down your search and find properties that fit your budget and preferences.

Once you've found the right home, your agent will assist you in submitting an offer and negotiating with the seller. If your offer is accepted, you'll be ready to move on to the final stages of the home-buying process.

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Underwrite Your Loan

Ensure The Numbers Match

During this stage, an underwriter takes a closer look at your financial and asset information to ensure that you meet the lender's requirements and can afford the mortgage you're applying for. The underwriter will also review the property details to ensure that the property meets the lender's requirements. If everything checks out, the underwriter will issue a loan approval, and you can move on to the final step, "Closing the Deal".

Additionally, your lender will verify the details of the property you're purchasing, which typically includes ordering an appraisal, verifying the title, and scheduling any necessary state-required inspections. Once the underwriting process is complete, you'll receive a Closing Disclosure document.

The Closing Disclosure document provides comprehensive information about your loan, including your monthly payments, interest rate, down payment, and closing costs.

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Closing The Deal

The Final Step

Once your loan is approved, Flagstone Mortgage will schedule a closing meeting where you'll have the chance to ask any last-minute questions about your loan. It's crucial to bring a valid photo ID and a cashier check or initiate a wire for your closing costs to ensure a smooth closing process.

During the closing, our team of experts will guide you through the process of signing the loan documents and completing the final paperwork. Once you've signed and the loan has been funded, you'll officially become a homeowner. At Flagstone Mortgage, we strive to make the closing process as stress-free and easy as possible, so you can focus on enjoying your new home.

Houston Home Loans & Mortgage Refinancing

Flagstone Mortgage offers many loan options, competitive rates and quick closing times to ensure you find the perfect financing solution for your Houston home.

With years of experience in the industry, we understand the unique needs and challenges homeowners in Texas face. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or looking to refinance your existing mortgage, our team of knowledgeable professionals is dedicated to providing personalized solutions that fit your financial goals. Flagstone Mortgage strives to make the mortgage process seamless and stress-free, helping you achieve your dream of homeownership or saving money through refinancing.

Your Trusted Houston Mortgage Brokers

At Flagstone Mortgage, we take a different approach than other Houston mortgage companies. Instead of solely focusing on rates and pushing you into a decision, we prioritize education and personalized solutions. We believe in using common sense underwriting to ensure your loan is tailored to your specific needs and financial situation.

Whether you're looking for a loan or considering refinancing, we're here to assist you.

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Flagstone Vs The Big Box Brokers

We offer unparalleled service and expertise that makes buying your Texas dream home a breeze.

Flagstone Mortgage

  • Lower Competitive Rates
  • Faster Execution Time
  • Highly Knowledgable LOs
  • Combined 85 Years Experience

The Big Box Brokers

  • Higher Rates
  • Slower Execution Time
  • Inexperienced LOs
  • Who Knows?

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Hear From Our Customers

Flagstone is fantastic. Darren and Jacqui are prompt, professional, and responsive. Darren has handled two houses for our family and both experiences have been great. Darren saved us money, made the process easy, answered all our questions, and really got the job done. I would recommend... Flagstone is fantastic. Darren and Jacqui are prompt, professional, and responsive. Darren has handled two houses for our family and both experiences have been great. Darren saved us money, made the process easy, answered all our questions, and really got the job done. I would recommend Flagstone without hesitation, and I have.
My wife and I used Flagstone as our brokerage firm for our first home purchase. Darren was extremely personable, professional, knowledgeable, and made the process seamless end-to-end (not to mention everything working out for us better than expected on the lending side). I have recommended them... My wife and I used Flagstone as our brokerage firm for our first home purchase. Darren was extremely personable, professional, knowledgeable, and made the process seamless end-to-end (not to mention everything working out for us better than expected on the lending side). I have recommended them to friends and they have had the same fantastic experience. Highly recommend
Darren Smith was AWESOME!!! Initially I shopped around for lenders, calling at least 5 different companies and he is the only person who seemed to really be interested in my business. And it stayed that way throughout the entire experience. Top priority and speedy communications and... Darren Smith was AWESOME!!! Initially I shopped around for lenders, calling at least 5 different companies and he is the only person who seemed to really be interested in my business. And it stayed that way throughout the entire experience. Top priority and speedy communications and processes. I would happily use Flagstone again and highly recommend them to others!
Darren Smith and the Flagstone Financial team made my recent home purchase a breeze. I felt like I was their priority during the whole process which I can not say about other lenders I've worked with previously. I recommend the Flagstone team for anyone that wants to work with mortgage bankers... Darren Smith and the Flagstone Financial team made my recent home purchase a breeze. I felt like I was their priority during the whole process which I can not say about other lenders I've worked with previously. I recommend the Flagstone team for anyone that wants to work with mortgage bankers that are highly experienced, responsive, and most importantly care about their clients.
Darren is always a pleasure to work with. I have had 3 loans from Flagstone in the past 10 years and I don't bother to shop around as I feel confident that I get the best rate and great service. My realtor said that Flagstone was one of the best lenders he had worked with.
Darren was great! He was very knowledgeable, honest and really simplified the home financing process. He was able to get the mortgage pricing I needed in a very short period of time. Further, he stayed involved with the process through closing and even followed up a couple weeks later. I would... Darren was great! He was very knowledgeable, honest and really simplified the home financing process. He was able to get the mortgage pricing I needed in a very short period of time. Further, he stayed involved with the process through closing and even followed up a couple weeks later. I would recommend his services to anyone.
Darren, Jaqui and the team at Flagstone Mortgage are without a doubt the best in the business. They have done my original loan, the construction loan when we remodeled, and then they got me a lower and lower rate, refinancing several times over the years. Once again, just this week, we bought a... Darren, Jaqui and the team at Flagstone Mortgage are without a doubt the best in the business. They have done my original loan, the construction loan when we remodeled, and then they got me a lower and lower rate, refinancing several times over the years. Once again, just this week, we bought a new home and, as usual, Flagstone made my life so easy. If you're not using Flagstone for financing, you're making a big mistake. Thanks guys, you are awesome....
Darren was very professional and helpful. He was there every step of the way to answer any questions we had during the course of getting our home financed. We had a wonderful experience with Flagstone and will use them again in the future.

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