Duran Lending Team NMLS 1572019 - Powered By Movement Mortgage

06/01/2026

As the market begins to rebalance, prepared buyers are gaining flexibility in negotiations, financing, and timing. The first step? Know your numbers and your options.

05/29/2026

💰 FINANCE FRIDAY TIP
Mortgage Tip:
👉 Don’t shop for a home based on the price—shop based on the monthly payment.
A home’s list price doesn’t tell the full story. Monthly payments can change based on:
Interest rate
Taxes and insurance
Down payment amount
Understanding your comfortable monthly payment before house hunting can help you:
Avoid stretching your budget
Make more confident decisions
Enjoy homeownership long‑term
A little clarity upfront can save a lot of stress later.

05/28/2026

Spring brings more inventory and more options, but also more competition. The buyers who win? The ones who are prepared. Let’s get your game plan together, contact the Duran lending team today!

05/27/2026

The best time to prepare for buying a home is before you find “the house.”
When you start with financing clarity, a realistic timeline, and a solid plan, everything feels more manageable—decisions are easier,
stress is lower, and confidence is higher.
Preparation doesn’t take the excitement out of buying—it protects it.
✨ Preparation creates confidence.

05/26/2026

If you’re renting, you’ve probably heard, “Just keep renting until you’re ready.” 🤔
But ready looks different for everyone.
Renting can make sense for certain seasons of life—but for many first‑time buyers, homeownership can better support long‑term goals.
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Buying may offer more stability, the chance to build ownership, and a clearer plan for the future.
You don’t have to have everything figured out to start. Most buyers begin by understanding their options and what steps could make
sense next.
My role as a loan officer isn’t to push—it’s to help you decide if homeownership fits your situation now, or what could help it fit in the
future.
If you’re renting and wondering whether waiting is the right move, I’m always happy to talk it through. 💬 Sometimes clarity starts with a
simple conversation.

04/26/2026

4.5 star review received on Experience.com for Matthew Duran by Nathaniel W - Great experstise! Always there to answer questions. Friendly and there to customize loan that best suited me

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04/23/2026

For many people, owning a home is one of the biggest dreams on that list. Whether it is a backyard for summer barbecues or a cozy
space to call your own, the right home can make it happen.
If buying a home is on your list, let’s start checking boxes

04/22/2026

Grateful for the partners who helped make last our event possible.

This doesn’t happen without people who are committed to supporting agents and investing in their growth.

Appreciate each of you for showing up, contributing, and helping create a great experience.

If you’re looking for trusted partners in your business, these are people worth knowing. I’d strongly encourage you to connect with them:

👉 Superior Closing Services
👉 Ferri Dawson Insurance Group
👉 1-Tom-Plumber Pittsburgh
👉 Un-Flood-It Emergency Water Removal
👉 Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
👉 ViraBusters
👉 Joe Bass - Joe Swag
👉 Gargis - WesBanco
👉 Ring Digital - Custer

Looking forward to doing more together.

04/22/2026

Last week was special.

A room full of agents who are serious about growing — not just doing more deals, but building something that actually lasts.

Real conversations. Real strategies. Real clarity.

Huge thank you to Tim Davis for delivering and bringing so much value to the room.

If you weren’t there… we missed you.

But more importantly — you missed being in a room like that.

We’ll be doing more of these.

👉 If you want to be at the next one, comment “NEXT” or send me a message and I’ll make sure you’re on the list.

📸: Nicholas Sciarappa

04/22/2026

Your home may be able to work for you.
A HELOC allows homeowners to tap into their home’s equity for things like renovations, investments, or consolidating debt.
If you are curious whether a HELOC could make sense for you, let’s connect.