Honest Mortgage, Inc.

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Honest Mortgage, Inc. Mortgage Broker Licensed in CO, NE, IA, FL, NMLS 2103339 Most we've ever beat someone by is 10k. If we forge someone's paystubs, the lender is not on the hook.

~$3k less closing costs than Chase, US Bank, Wells Fargo at the same interest rate on a 200k loan, 4.5k less on a 300k loan, etc. How is this possible? 2 reasons: 1 is the difference between wholesale and retail lending. If a loan officer at a retail lender forges someone's paystubs and gets caught, the lender is on the hook for his behavior. That liability has shifted to us, the broker. By being subject to less liability, a wholesale lender can offer the same loan at less cost. 2 is our fee. On normal loans, we charge 1.5% of the loan amount. Max allowed by federal regulation is 3%. So you could be talking to another broker in the wholesale lending space, quoting you the exact same lender b/c that lender was the best deal that day. But if they're charging 3% and we're charging 1.5%, we still beat them by that same margin. If that sounds too good to be true, see "Licensing info" video on our web site to verify licensing. Two other advantages: 1 is higher debt-to-income ratios than bank lenders (we use non-bank lenders) meaning higher pre-approval amounts for purchases. For example: $80k/yr annual income, credit report shows 500/mth car note, 200/mth student loan, Conventional loan. A bank lender with 36%/45% ratios may only pre-approve to $285k, whereas with my 50%/50% ratios we're at $340k. Same income, no debts other than new mortgage: 36/45 lender is at $303k, we're at $460k. 2 is alternative loan products. Are you a biz owner whose tax returns show little to no income? We can qualify you off of bank statements. Do you have 0 documentable income but at least a 640 score and lots of savings (or equity, if a refi)? We can do that loan. Are you good on income and credit, but have little to no savings? Ask about our down payment assistance program. Good income and savings, but low credit score? We can go down to 500 FHA/VA, 550 USDA. See the "About" section on our web site for more detail. About Joshua Bassan, Owner & President: Moved from Northern Virginia to Nebraska June '21 to get away from the traffic and congestion of a large, coastal city. Brought my work-from-home job doing Colorado loans with me, and started my own company in Dec '21. I moved from Hawaii to Wash, DC in '01 for college, and lived in NoVA from graduation in '05 until '21. NMLS #2103339 NMLSConsumerAccess.org

10/16/2026

High debt-to-income can still work if your income doesn’t tell the full story. Some non-bank lenders may allow higher DTI limits, and FHA loans can reach 56.9% in some cases. Have you been told no when the payment still felt affordable?



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10/13/2026

Hobby farm loan options can help when a property is too "farm" for a normal home loan but the income is too small to qualify as a real working operation. This breaks down who it may fit, the basic credit and down payment requirements, and why even recreational land can qualify. Would this type of loan solve a financing problem for you?



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10/10/2026

Freddie Mac asset depletion rules may let more assets count toward qualifying income, including certain checking, savings, and securities accounts. According to the Freddie Mac Seller/Servicer Guide, eligible depository accounts and securities can be used under asset qualification rules, with a 240-month calculation and at least one borrower generally age 62 or older. Could this change what you qualify for?
https://guide.freddiemac.com/app/servicing/chapter/5307



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10/06/2026

FHA low credit score loans can still work if your score is 500 to 579, but HUD rules require 10% down and tighter 31 over 43 debt ratios. According to HUD Handbook 4000.1, borrowers below 580 cannot stretch those manual underwriting limits, even with compensating factors. Do these rules make home buying feel possible or harder?https://www.hud.gov/sites/default/files/OCHCO/documents/40001-hsgh-Update-17.pdf



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10/01/2026

HELOC sweep account explained fast: this strategy uses incoming cash to lower a home equity line balance, which can reduce interest because many HELOCs calculate interest daily. It may help strong cash flow households pay off the mortgage faster, but variable rates, discipline, and lender terms matter. Do you think this strategy is smart or too risky?



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Address

857 Dech Street
Ithaca, NE
68033

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15314667010

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