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Home purchase loans
that win offers.

A purchase loan is the mortgage that buys your home. Dwell Mortgage brokers purchase loans across 45+ lending partners, so conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and jumbo lenders compete for your business, and your pre-approval is underwritten up front so sellers take your offer seriously.

Home purchase
is this you?

A yes for every kind of buyer.

first place
First-time buyers

From 3% down conventional to FHA at 3.5% to down payment assistance that covers the gap. You don't need 20% down, and you don't need perfect credit.

served? you're covered
Veterans & military families

VA loans with zero down and no monthly mortgage insurance. Several Dwell pros are veterans themselves and know PCS timelines firsthand.

moving up
Move-up & forever-home buyers

Contingent offers, bridge strategies, and jumbo financing for the bigger place. Your pro coordinates the sell-and-buy so the timeline holds.

outside the box
Self-employed & investors

Bank statement loans, DSCR for rental properties, and asset-based programs. When the W-2 box doesn't fit, 45+ lending partners means a program that does.

the game plan

From first call to keys, step by step.

01
Get pre-approved

Fifteen minutes on your scenario, then an underwritten pre-approval letter agents trust. Usually same-day.

02
Shop with confidence

You know your ceiling and your monthly payment before you fall in love with anything. Your pro re-runs numbers per house.

03
Offer & lock

Offer accepted, rate locked, and 45+ lending partners compete for your final terms. You take the winning offer.

04
Close & move in

Most Dwell purchases close in 21 to 30 days. And closing once means zero lender fees on every refinance with us, for life.

pick your program

Every purchase program under one roof.

Conventional

From 3% down, fixed or adjustable. The standard for solid credit.

FHA

3.5% down, flexible credit. The first-time buyer workhorse.

VA

Zero down, no monthly MI, for those who served.

USDA

Zero down for eligible rural and suburban areas.

Jumbo

Above conforming limits, for high-value properties.

Construction & renovation

Build it or fix it, including one-time close options.

Bank statement & DSCR

Qualify on deposits or rental cash flow, not tax returns.

Down payment assistance

State and local programs that shrink the upfront cost.

Program availability varies by state and lender. See the full loan programs hub →

quick answers

Buying, explained.

How much down payment do I need to buy a home?

As little as 0% with VA or USDA, 3% with conventional, 3.5% with FHA. Down payment assistance can shrink it further. The 20% number is a myth for most buyers.

How long does it take to buy a home with Dwell?

Pre-approval usually happens same-day. Once you're under contract, most Dwell purchase loans close in 21 to 30 days.

Why use a broker instead of my bank?

Your bank offers its own products at its own prices. Dwell makes 45+ lending partners compete for your loan and hands you the winning offer, and a no from one lender just moves your file to the next.

What credit score do I need?

Generally 620+ for conventional and as low as 580 for FHA. Below that, your pro builds a game plan to get you there. More answers on the full FAQ →

More questions? The full FAQ has everything you need to know.

your move

Your dream home
is a conversation away.

Fifteen minutes with a licensed pro gets you real numbers and a same-day pre-approval path. No credit pull to start.

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Telishia Altis and Mike Sapida
Telishia Altis
NMLS 2538043
Mike Sapida
NMLS 1564055

Dwell Mortgage, LLC. Company NMLS #2426506. Licensed in WA (CL-2426506), OR (CL-2426506), CA (60DBO-176964), CO (MBR6421), UT (2426506), FL (MBR6421), ID (MBL-2082426506), TX (CL-2426506), AZ (MC-2001452). Headquarters: 2817 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA 98201.

For informational purposes only. This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. All loans are subject to credit approval. Program availability varies by state and lender. Equal Housing Opportunity. nmlsconsumeraccess.org

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