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Maine Mortgage Solutions LLC NMLS #1634913
MMS NMLS #1885405

Equal Housing Lender

Department of Professional and Financial Regulations
Office of Consumer Credit Regulations SLM5619

Mark is a lifelong resident of Maine, born and raised in Westbrook, and has lived in Scarborough since 1997. He’s a single dad of two grown sons; been a member of the Scarborough School Board; active coaching assistant for many of his son’s teams; and Vice President of Bingo for the Scarborough Hockey Boosters program for many years. He is a graduate of the University of Maine (aka UMO at the time) with a double BA in Computer Science and Mathematics. His career began as a Programmer Trainee working for what was then Unionmutual and continued to work there for 31 years mostly in IT focused on Analytics, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing and Reporting for many aspects of the company including Underwriting, Pricing, Benefits, Regulatory, and Strategic Project initiatives. Mark looks to leverage his many years of experience and analytical skills in the Residential Mortgage field to help individuals achieve their financial and personal goals. NMLS 1634913 PRMI NMLS 3094
Branch NMLS 989813

Equal Housing Lender

Some products and services may not be available in all states. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Department of Professional and Financial Regulations, Office of Consumer Credit Regulations SLM5619

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For a veteran using a VA loan, the floor plan question is only part of the decision. A better check is whether the layou...
10/18/2026

For a veteran using a VA loan, the floor plan question is only part of the decision. A better check is whether the layout supports how you live now: room for a home office, easy traffic flow for kids or guests, and enough storage so the space feels usable after move-in. If the home is older, ask whether any needed updates fit within a VA purchase or a repair-friendly option like FHA 203k.

A common first-time buyer mistake is qualifying on the loan alone and forgetting the rest of the housing bill. Before yo...
10/17/2026

A common first-time buyer mistake is qualifying on the loan alone and forgetting the rest of the housing bill. Before you make an offer, add up escrow items, HOA dues if applicable, and routine upkeep so the payment fits your real life, not just the preapproval screen.

First-time buyers often overlook FHA when they have limited savings but a solid payment history. A practical next move i...
10/16/2026

First-time buyers often overlook FHA when they have limited savings but a solid payment history. A practical next move is to ask how gift funds, seller credits, or local assistance programs may fit into the file, since those pieces can change how much cash you need upfront. See how it works. https://bit.ly/4bKegYC

What gets veterans in trouble with home condition reviews is treating the outside like a photo finish. VA financing stil...
10/15/2026

What gets veterans in trouble with home condition reviews is treating the outside like a photo finish. VA financing still cares about usable access and basic safety, so a cracked path or drainage problem can become an issue even when the home looks move-in ready. If a property needs work, flag it early and decide whether it is a simple fix or a deal-breaker before you spend money on inspections.

A homeowner with a stack of credit cards and a car note may get more value from a refinance than from trimming a few sub...
10/14/2026

A homeowner with a stack of credit cards and a car note may get more value from a refinance than from trimming a few subscriptions. The key question is whether the new loan structure fits the full picture: remaining term, closing costs, and how long you plan to stay put. A payment calculator can help, but it should be paired with a look at your current balances and timeline. See how it works. https://bit.ly/3UwH2py

What usually causes delays is not the offer itself, but missing details in the loan file. A first-time buyer should ask ...
10/13/2026

What usually causes delays is not the offer itself, but missing details in the loan file. A first-time buyer should ask early about escrow, PMI, and any down-payment assistance options, then build a checklist around those items so the lender is not chasing paperwork after the contract is signed.

What happens if a veteran assumes every loan works the same way? A VA loan can be a different fit than conventional fina...
10/12/2026

What happens if a veteran assumes every loan works the same way? A VA loan can be a different fit than conventional financing, especially when it comes to eligibility details and how funds are documented. Knowing the program rules before you write an offer helps you choose the right path instead of guessing.

For buyers with a VA loan, one practical step is to ask which items must be in place before the file can move forward. A...
10/11/2026

For buyers with a VA loan, one practical step is to ask which items must be in place before the file can move forward. A neutral holder may wait on the signed purchase contract, title work, and any lender conditions before releasing anything, which is why missing a document can slow closing even when the rest of the file looks ready. That is the part many first-time veterans do not expect.

If a borrower has a conventional loan and PMI, refinancing into a new structure can be worth comparing against keeping t...
10/10/2026

If a borrower has a conventional loan and PMI, refinancing into a new structure can be worth comparing against keeping the current loan in place. The real question is whether the new loan changes the parts that make the payment feel complicated, like escrow timing, loan term, or whether PMI can be removed through a different path. See how it works. https://bit.ly/3UwH2py

A borrower who gets a year-end bonus can make it count by sending that extra payment with clear instructions to apply it...
10/09/2026

A borrower who gets a year-end bonus can make it count by sending that extra payment with clear instructions to apply it to principal, not the next due date. That matters because principal-only payments help reduce the balance faster, while a regular payment just keeps the schedule moving. Before sending anything, check whether the servicer requires a memo line or online payoff instruction.

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Scarborough, ME
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