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Your Trusted Mortgage Partner

 Taylor Kite brings personalized mortgage expertise to Springfield, combining local market knowledge with national loan shopping power to guide homebuyers and refinancers through every step of their journey 
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My mission is to help individuals, families, and investors make confident financial decisions through honest guidance, education, and access to mortgage solutions tailored to their goals. I believe financing should never feel rushed, confusing, or transactional. It should feel strategic, personal, and built around a clear plan for both today and the future.

I’m committed to building lasting relationships with clients and referral partners by leading with integrity, communicating with transparency, and delivering an experience that creates confidence from the first conversation to the closing table. My goal isn’t simply to close loans. It’s to help people build wealth, create stability, and move forward with clarity.

 

"Highly impressed with Taylor! He kept us informed regularly, let us know what was needed, answered all our questions, and he made sure we were comfortable."  - Larry

 

Discover Your Loan Options

 A Federal Housing Administration mortgage can be a great option for buyers who need a little more flexibility when it comes to credit, down payment, or past financial bumps in the road. FHA loans are backed by the government and are designed to help make homeownership more accessible, often allowing qualified buyers to purchase with as little as 3.5 percent down while offering more flexible credit and debt to income guidelines than many conventional programs. FHA also allows options like gift funds and seller concessions, which can make getting into a home a little easier. Like any loan, it is not a one size fits all solution, and my job is to help you understand the numbers, compare your options, and build a game plan that fits your goals both now and down the road. 

 A conventional mortgage is one of the most common financing options for homebuyers and can be a great fit for borrowers with strong credit, stable income, and solid financial footing. Conventional loans offer competitive interest rates, flexible loan terms, and in many cases lower overall borrowing costs compared to government backed options. Depending on the scenario, qualified buyers may be able to purchase with as little as 3 percent down, and once enough equity is built, mortgage insurance can often be removed which can lower your monthly payment over time. Conventional financing also gives borrowers access to a wide range of property types and occupancy options. Like any mortgage, it is not about finding just a loan, it is about finding the right strategy, and my job is to help you compare the numbers, understand your options, and build a game plan that fits your goals both today and down the road. 

 A U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs home loan is one of the most powerful benefits available to eligible veterans, active duty service members, and in some cases surviving spouses. VA financing was designed to make homeownership more accessible for those who have served, often allowing qualified buyers to purchase with no down payment, competitive interest rates, and no monthly mortgage insurance. VA loans also offer flexible credit guidelines and can be more forgiving when it comes to debt to income in the right scenario, making them an incredible option for many military families. Like any mortgage, the key is understanding how to structure it the right way, and my job is to help you navigate the guidelines, compare your options, and build a game plan that fits your goals both now and down the road. 

 A United States Department of Agriculture home loan can be an incredible option for buyers looking to purchase in eligible rural and many suburban areas while keeping as much cash in their pocket as possible. USDA financing was designed to make homeownership more accessible for low to moderate income households, often allowing qualified buyers to purchase with no down payment, competitive interest rates, and flexible credit guidelines. Many buyers are surprised to learn that a lot of areas they would never consider rural may still qualify. USDA also comes with household income limits and property eligibility requirements, so it is important to know the rules before falling in love with a home. My job is to help you navigate the guidelines, verify eligibility, compare your options, and build a game plan that fits your goals both now and down the road. 

Specialized Non QM financing can be a powerful solution for borrowers whose income or financial picture does not fit neatly inside traditional mortgage guidelines. This can include self employed business owners, entrepreneurs, real estate investors, commission based professionals, or high net worth borrowers who may write off a large portion of their income on paper but have strong cash flow in the real world. Programs like bank statement loans allow income to be qualified based on personal or business bank deposits rather than tax returns, opening doors that many borrowers assume are closed. There are also options like DSCR loans, asset based financing, and interest only programs depending on your goals. These loans are not for everyone, and the structure matters, which is why my job is to dig into the full financial picture, understand the story behind the numbers, and build a game plan that fits your goals both now and down the road. 

 Investment financing is a completely different game, and the right loan structure can make all the difference when it comes to scaling a portfolio, protecting cash flow, and moving quickly when the right opportunity hits. Whether you are buying your first rental or building a serious real estate business, there are financing options built around the deal, not just your personal income. Programs like debt service coverage ratio loans (DSCR) can qualify based on the property's cash flow, fix and flip financing can help you acquire and renovate properties with speed, and short term rental programs are designed with todays vacation and furnished rental investors in mind. For larger projects, mixed use properties, apartment buildings, office space, retail, and other income producing assets, commercial financing opens up even more possibilities. My job is to help you look at the numbers, structure the financing around your strategy, and build a lending game plan that helps you grow both now and down the road. 

"If you turn over every stone, you might just find a gem on the other side"

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Taylor Kite

Mortgage Advisor NMLS 2127979

Frequently Asked Questions

Accordions are great for answering frequently asked questions.

Why should I get pre-qualified before looking at houses?

Getting pre-qualified is like buying a horse before the cart. You need to know what you've got to work with before wasting time down the wrong path. Who knows, you may qualify for more than you thought. 

How long does it take to get pre-qualified?

Completing an application can take as like as 30 minutes. We have options to complete it online or go old school and do it over the phone or in person. Most people prefer to complete it online and then follow up with a phone consultation to review the details. If you would like to get started, click on the apply now button at the top of the page.

I'm not ready now, why should I speak with you?

My job isn't just helping customers who are "ready" but to also help those that aren't. You need someone to review the obstacles with you and set a clear path towards becoming "ready". This ensures you aren't leading yourself blindly down the wrong path.

Won't my bank offer me the best deal?

 One of the biggest myths in mortgage lending is that your bank is going to offer you some special rate or product simply because you have been banking there for years. The truth is, unless you are a high net worth client with significant assets or part of a private banking relationship, most borrowers are typically being offered the same products and pricing that any qualified customer could access, regardless of how long they have had that checking account. And even when relationship incentives do exist, banks often work from a much narrower menu of loan options. A mortgage broker, on the other hand, has access to dozens of wholesale lenders, a wider range of products, and the ability to shop the market based on your goals, not just what happens to be sitting on one institutions shelf.

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