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Personalized Mortgage Experience

Danh offers personalized service and loan options you'll love. We shop multiple lenders to find the rate and productr you, getting you into your dream home faster.

With wholesale interest rates and cutting-edge technology, we make the mortgage process seamless. Trust the experts who focus solely on mortgages. Support your local community and experience elite client service.

Let us help you achieve your homeownership dreams!

The Home Loan Process

Mortgage Pre-Approval

Get pre-approved from one of our Loan Officers to see how much you can afford.

House Shopping

Work with a trusted Real Estate Agent to find a home you would like to move into.

Loan Application

Complete your home loan application to get the lending process started.

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Mortgage Programs

Providing personalized mortgage solutions in Irvine, California.

Home Loan Options

Our experienced mortgage advisors will walk you through mortgage loan programs that fit your specific scenario.

Conventional Home Loans.

FHA Home Loans.

USDA Home Loans.

VA Home Loans.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often can I refinance my mortgage?

There is no limit to the number of times you can refinance. However, you must qualify every time you apply and there will be costs associated with closing the loan each time.

Can I buy a home if I do not have money for a down payment?

Yes! There are a number of bond programs that offer low or no down payment financing options.

How do I know which mortgage is right for me?

The key to choosing the right mortgage is to understand the range of options and features available to you, as well as your budget, circumstances, and goals. Our licensed mortgage professionals are here to help you navigate that process. The more you know, the more comfortable and confident you will be choosing the best option for you and your family.

How long will the loan process take?

The Truth in Lending Act (TILA) does not permit a lender to close a loan until at least seven (7) business days have passed from the date your application was received. A typical home loan takes 30 days, as a number of third-party services such as appraisals, title work, and credit are required in conjunction with the mortgage process. Once you familiarize your Loan Officer with the details of your specific loan scenario, they will be able to provide you with a more specific timeline.

Will I qualify for a home loan?

The only way to find out is to speak with a qualified mortgage professional. Our Loan Officers have helped numerous clients who didn’t know if they could qualify to become home owners. We take the time to understand your financial situation and long-term financial goals, and then match you with the loan program that best fits your needs. Your approval for a loan may also largely depend on the price of the home you are financing. Getting pre-qualified prior to beginning your home search can give you an idea of what you may be able to afford.

Why do people refinance their mortgages?

Homeowners typically refinance to save money, either by obtaining a lower interest rate or by reducing the term of their loan. Refinancing is also a way to convert an adjustable loan to a fixed loan or to consolidate debts.

How much money will I have to pay upfront to buy a home?

This question does not have a simple, one-size-fits-all answer. The exact amount will depend on the price of the home you buy as well the type of mortgage financing you choose. Depending on your loan program, your down payment could be as much as 20% of the home’s price or as little as 3%, while some loans require no down payment at all.

Can I get a mortgage after bankruptcy?

You may still qualify for a home loan even if you have experienced a bankruptcy. The best way to find out if you qualify is to talk with a Loan Officer to discuss your options. Be sure to bring all paperwork regarding your bankruptcy so your Loan Officer can find the program that best fits your situation.

Should I lock my interest rate now, or wait until we are closer to our closing?

Interest rates fluctuate all day, every day. If an interest rate is good, it may be in your best interest to lock now. If you wait, you run the risk of an increase in rates later. If you are concerned that rates may go down after you lock, contact your Loan Officer to discuss your options. Some programs allow you to lock for an extended period and choose to lower your rate should a better one become available.

Most Recent Blog Updates

The Fed Just Raised Rates and Here Is What That Actually Means for Your Mortgage Payment

The Fed Just Raised Rates and Here Is What That Actually Means for Your Mortgage Payment

October 08, 2026•2 min read

The Assumption That Every Fed Announcement Produces and Why It Is Worth Correcting

The Federal Reserve raised rates and buyers immediately start wondering whether their mortgage situation just got worse by that same amount. Danh Bui wants to address that assumption directly because the connection between what the Fed does and what happens to your thirty-year mortgage rate is not what most people believe.

What the Fed Actually Controls

The Federal Reserve sets the federal funds rate. That is specifically the rate banks charge each other for overnight lending between institutions. It is a short-term instrument and its effects flow through short-term borrowing costs quickly. Credit card rates adjust almost immediately. Auto loan pricing moves. Home equity lines of credit respond quickly because they follow the prime rate which tracks the federal funds rate closely.

A thirty-year fixed mortgage rate is a fundamentally different instrument that does not move in automatic lockstep with Fed decisions.

What Actually Drives Your Thirty-Year Mortgage Rate

Thirty-year mortgage rates follow mortgage-backed securities and the ten-year Treasury yield. Those markets respond to inflation expectations, labor market conditions, and where institutional bond investors collectively believe the economy is heading over a long time horizon. They are forward-looking instruments that price in anticipated conditions rather than simply reacting to policy decisions after the fact.

The practical result is that when the Fed hikes rates your mortgage rate does not automatically move by the same increment. Sometimes it barely moves at all because the bond market had already priced in the expected decision before the announcement. Sometimes rates actually fall after a Fed hike if the market interprets the action as sufficient to contain inflation. And sometimes rates have already moved significantly in the days leading up to the meeting as markets position around what they anticipate.

The Fed headline is not the number that determines your monthly mortgage payment.

What to Focus on Instead

Your payment strategy is what changes your monthly number and those tools are available right now regardless of what the Fed just announced.

Seller concessions in the current market are being built into accepted offers more regularly than during the competitive peak. A seller-funded temporary rate buydown reduces the payment during the early years of the loan. The right loan program for your specific timeline and financial profile changes the payment calculation in ways that have nothing to do with this week’s Fed decision.

All of those tools are still on the table.

Send Danh Bui a message and he will run the numbers on what a purchase actually looks like for your specific situation in the current rate environment. No pressure. Just clarity.


Sources

FederalReserve.gov
TreasuryDirect.gov
MortgageNewsDaily.com
ConsumerFinancialProtectionBureau.gov
Investopedia.com

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Danh Bui

Danh Bui Mortgage Advisor

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Mortgage Calculator

See your total mortgage payments using the tool below.

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$1,685.20
Your estimated monthly payment with PMI.
PMI:
$208.33
Monthly Tax Paid:
$200.00
Monthly Home Insurance:
$83.33
PMI End Date:
Dec 2027
Total PMI Payments:
27
Monthly Payment after PMI:
$1,476.87
🏠Mortgage Details
Loan Amount:
$250,000.00
Down Payment:
$50,000.00 (16.67%)
Total Interest Paid:
$179,673.77
Total PMI to :
$5,416.67
Total Tax Paid:
$72,000.00
Total Home Insurance:
$30,000.00
Total of 360 Payments:
$537,298.77
Loan pay-off date:
Sep 2055
⚖️Monthly Vs Bi-Weekly Payment
$1,476.87
Monthly Payment
Sep 2055
Pay-off Date
$179,673.77
Total Interest Paid
$738.44
Bi-weekly Payment
Aug 2051
Pay-off Date
$151,482.12
Total Interest Paid
Total Interest Savings: $28,191.64
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This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a loan offer or commitment to lend. Results are estimates; actual rates, payments, taxes, and insurance will vary based on individual circumstances. Not financial or legal advice — consult a licensed mortgage professional.

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Danh | Vice President | West Capital Lending, Inc. | NMLS# 846180 | WCL NMLS #1566096 | (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org)

Cal. DRE #02074769 | WCL DRE #02022356 | Equal Housing Lender.

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