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Everything you need to feel confident before, during, and after your home purchase.
Homebuyer Guide
A practical step-by-step guide covering the path to homeownership, mortgage process tips, application checklist, and notes pages you can keep handy.
Included topics
- • Benefits of buying a home
- • The road to homeownership
- • Mortgage application checklist
- • Mortgage process do’s and don’ts
- • Picking the right loan structure
Refi Watch List
Already a homeowner? Let Ana watch the market for you. We monitor rates against your current loan and reach out the moment a refinance could lower your payment, shorten your term, or unlock equity — completely free, no credit pull.
How it works
- • Share your current loan details
- • Ana monitors rates & your loan
- • Personal call when savings are real
- • No obligation, cancel anytime
Frequently asked questions
How much do I need for a down payment in Texas?+
Many buyers qualify for as little as 0% (VA) or 3-3.5% down. Texas also offers down payment assistance through TSAHC and TDHCA — Ana can help you see if you qualify.
How long does pre-approval take?+
Most files are reviewed same-day with a formal pre-approval letter within 24 hours of receiving your documents.
Can self-employed buyers qualify for a mortgage?+
Absolutely. Ana works with bank statement loans, 1099 income programs, and traditional conventional loans tailored to self-employed borrowers.
¿Habla español?+
Sí, Ana ofrece servicio y explicaciones cada paso del proceso en español.
Does it cost anything to get pre-approved?+
Pre-approval with Ana is completely free. You only pay closing costs once your loan is finalized — and Ana will explain each one upfront.