Craig Bourgeois/Vice President, NMLS #1374897

Craig Bourgeois/Vice President, NMLS #1374897 Elite Mortgage Group NMLS 2502308
CDLP® & CMA helping divorcing homeowners make smart mortgage decisions. Not all programs are available in all areas.

VP at Elite Mortgage Group with a blue-collar work ethic and a passion for clarity, education, and doing what’s right. For informational purposes only and is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change at any time. Availability is dependent upon approved credit and documentation, acceptable appraisal, and market conditions. Elite Mortgage Group, LLC is a N

ew Hampshire Corporation headquartered at 300 Elm Street, Unit 2 Milford, NH 03055. NMLS # 2502308; www.elite-mortgagegroup.com Elite Mortgage Group, LLC is licensed in: CT, FL, MA, ME, NH, VT. NMLS licensing records can be found at www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Military divorces demand more than standard financial guidance.Divorce is never easy, and for veterans and military pers...
06/13/2026

Military divorces demand more than standard financial guidance.

Divorce is never easy, and for veterans and military personnel, the financial complexities can be especially challenging. Pension division, VA loan entitlements, and layered income structures often require more than traditional legal or financial guidance.

As a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®), I’ve seen firsthand how easily these financial details can be overlooked—and how critical it is to address them early in the process. By collaborating with divorce professionals, I help ensure that the mortgage and housing implications of military divorce are aligned with long-term stability for your clients.

Read the full article here: http://bit.ly/3JMTQ5S

During divorce, most people focus on legal agreements and emotional healing. Few realize their financial identity may al...
06/11/2026

During divorce, most people focus on legal agreements and emotional healing. Few realize their financial identity may also be at risk.

Spousal identity theft can happen quietly when personal information that was once shared is used without consent. This can result in damaged credit, unexpected debt, and long-term financial consequences that extend well beyond the divorce.

This article explains what spousal identity theft looks like, why it often goes unnoticed, and how taking action early can help protect your financial future.

Read the full article here: https://divorcebriefings.com/3ZrSlyt

Most people don't realize a divorce decree can quietly disqualify them from the very mortgage they're counting on.Suppor...
06/09/2026

Most people don't realize a divorce decree can quietly disqualify them from the very mortgage they're counting on.

Support income that hasn't seasoned. An equity buyout structured the wrong way. A settlement that looks fair on paper but falls apart at the closing table.

As a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®), this is exactly what I'm trained to catch — and prevent. I work where family law, tax, and mortgage financing intersect, so the plan holds up long after the ink dries.

Education is the strategy. If you're facing a mortgage decision in divorce, let's talk before the terms are final.

Identity theft is an often-overlooked risk during divorce.Shared access to financial accounts, tax documents, and online...
06/04/2026

Identity theft is an often-overlooked risk during divorce.

Shared access to financial accounts, tax documents, and online logins doesn’t automatically end when the marriage does. That continued access can quietly damage credit, expose personal data, and create obstacles to future mortgage financing.

Divorce lending isn’t just about qualifying for a loan—it’s about protecting financial stability during a vulnerable transition. As a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®), I help identify identity-related risks early so housing decisions are built on safety, clarity, and feasibility.

If you’re navigating divorce or advising divorcing clients, schedule a strategy call to protect credit, identity, and housing options before problems arise.

A quiet truth about divorce settlements:The largest asset on the marital balance sheet is almost always the home. And th...
05/26/2026

A quiet truth about divorce settlements:

The largest asset on the marital balance sheet is almost always the home. And the largest unmanaged risk in the settlement is almost always — the home.

Not because anyone is being careless. Because the home sits at an intersection most divorce teams aren't built to cover on their own: family law, tax planning, mortgage qualification, title, credit, and timing. Miss one, and language gets written that won't fund.

This is the lane I work in.

As a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®), here's what I bring to your team:

• Buy-out and refinance scenarios modeled before settlement language is locked
• Mortgage qualification stress-tested against the actual decree
• Title, credit, and fraud exposure flagged early — not discovered later
• A coordinated handoff with the financial and tax professionals
• A housing plan the client can actually live in post-decree

The Divorce Lending Association calls this a "settlement-ready" approach. I call it the difference between a decree that closes and a decree that holds.

If you're building a divorce team and the home is on the list — there's a seat for me. Reach out directly and let's set up a conversation. I'll show you exactly how I integrate into your existing workflow.

Even the best-crafted divorce settlement can unravel when the lender’s required appraisal differs from the agreed value....
05/23/2026

Even the best-crafted divorce settlement can unravel when the lender’s required appraisal differs from the agreed value.

As a CDLP®, I work with attorneys, mediators, and financial professionals to ensure mortgage-related terms—especially equity buyouts—are feasible under lending guidelines.

An appraisal contingency clause, supported by strategic divorce mortgage planning, is a safeguard that helps protect both parties and ensures the refinance can move forward.

Read the full article: https://divorcebriefings.com/trapped

In my work with divorcing clients, I've seen too many settlements fall apart months after the decree — a refinance denie...
05/19/2026

In my work with divorcing clients, I've seen too many settlements fall apart months after the decree — a refinance denied, a buyout that turned out to be unfundable, a spouse who qualified for the home but couldn't actually carry it.

The common thread? The property and lending analysis happened after the agreement was signed, when there was no room left to fix it.

This article walks through how the Divorce Mortgage Planning & Real Property Report brings that analysis forward — so attorneys, mediators, and financial neutrals are working from one document that reflects what the lender will actually support.

Worth a read if you handle divorce cases involving a home: https://bit.ly/49cE665

CDLP® is more than a credential. It defines a higher standard of care in divorce lending.Divorce settlements that involv...
05/16/2026

CDLP® is more than a credential. It defines a higher standard of care in divorce lending.

Divorce settlements that involve real property must be grounded in lending reality. Housing terms should be tested against current mortgage guidelines before they are finalized—not after. When feasibility is overlooked, settlements can unravel during underwriting, creating unnecessary delays, denials, and financial stress for clients.

As a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®), I provide strategic mortgage analysis and settlement-ready insight so divorce professionals and homeowners understand what outcomes are actually sustainable and financeable in the real world.

If your work—or your life—intersects with divorce and real property, this perspective is essential.

Read the full article here:
https://divorcebriefings.com/4j0uajF

One of the most painful patterns I see in divorce:A spouse is awarded the family home in the settlement — the place wher...
05/12/2026

One of the most painful patterns I see in divorce:

A spouse is awarded the family home in the settlement — the place where the kids grew up, the place that feels like the one piece of stability in a chaotic season. The agreement is signed. Everyone exhales.

Then, weeks or months later, they sit down to refinance and find out they don't qualify on their own. Suddenly, the home they fought for is at risk, the ex is still on the loan, and the "fresh start" feels anything but fresh.

This isn't anyone's fault. It happens because mortgage qualification is rarely part of the settlement conversation — until it's too late.

That's what Divorce Mortgage Planning is designed to fix. A Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®) walks through four phases — Discovery, Strategy, Settlement, Ex*****on — *before* the agreement is signed, so the housing piece actually holds.

If you're early in the process and wondering whether keeping the house is even realistic, that's a conversation I'm always glad to have. No pressure. Just honest answers.

Decisions about the marital home must be based on lending facts—not assumptions.Long before a divorce settlement is fina...
05/09/2026

Decisions about the marital home must be based on lending facts—not assumptions.
Long before a divorce settlement is finalized, every housing-related term needs to be tested against current mortgage guidelines. If not, agreements can become unworkable, causing delays, denials, or outcomes no one intended.

As a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®), I provide the lending analysis necessary to determine:
✔️ Whether either party can qualify to keep or refinance the home
✔️ How income must be structured to meet underwriting standards
✔️ The impact of debt division on mortgage approval
✔️ Whether a buyout is financially achievable
✔️ Realistic refinancing timelines
✔️ Title and vesting requirements lenders must follow

A settlement is only “ready” when it can be executed in real life.
If your divorce cases involve real property, involve a CDLP® early to ensure the strategy aligns with lending guidelines—not guesswork.

If you’d like support reviewing housing options or structuring a settlement that works in practice, let’s connect.

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