Purchase Your New Home
Whether you are purchasing your first home, moving up, downsizing or buying a second home or investment property, we have the mortgage solutions for you.
Our mortgage professionals are focused on helping you achieve financial wealth and independence through homeownership. There’s never any obligation, just simple conversations to find the best mortgage solution for your unique financial story.
Your First Step to Buying a Home
Get pre-qualified for your new home loan today.
Even before beginning your search, it is important to understand what you can afford. By seeking home loan pre-qualification not only will you be confident in the type of home you can afford but also have a strong offer for the sellers giving you a competitive advantage.
Why George Mason Mortgage
George Mason Mortgage’s foundation is built on the goal of helping families in our communities develop financial wealth and independence through homeownership. We serve both our clients and business associates with the products, technology and experience to provide the best solutions for your unique financial story.
Having navigated decades of changing economic environments, our employees have the experience and are able to provide flexible, personalized solutions you can only get from a nationally recognized, local lender supported by the strength and stability of United Bank.
We are honored to be a trusted mortgage lender with a dedicated local presence throughout the communities we serve.

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Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance
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Purchase Loan Options
GMM Grants
Conventional Mortgage Options
High Balance & Jumbo Loans
GMM Cares Grants
Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance Programs
Do you dream of owning a home, but have limited funds for a down payment and closing costs? GMM is committed to helping underserved neighborhoods through our GMM Cares Grant Programs.
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Knowledge Base

The Building and Financing Process
There are several important steps you should take to ensure a successful building and financing process.

One-Time Close Construction Loans
One-Time Close Construction Loan Program GMM’s One Time Close is available for New Construction and Renovation projects. This program offers you the benefit of …

What Is A Mortgage Recast?
You have probably heard of refinancing your mortgage as a way to potentially lower your monthly mortgage payments. There is also another possible option called …

How Do Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance Programs Work?
Who Can Receive Down Payment Assistance? While many down payment assistance programs are often paired with loan options for first-time homebuyers, this is not always …

Home Inspections
Home inspections give you the opportunity to have the home thoroughly examined by a professional before you spend any money to purchase it. Paying for …

10 Homebuying Terms Everyone Should Know
Here is a list of frequently used homebuying terms and their definitions. What is an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)? An adjustable-rate mortgage is a type of …

What Is Commonly Negotiated When Buying A Home?
With homebuying, everything is negotiable, from repairs and closing costs to furniture and appliances. Offers and counteroffers can negotiate on a mix of these factors. …

7 Ways to Stand Out as a Potential Homebuyer
With rates near all-time lows, the housing market is buzzing with potential buyers! Low rates mean more affordable payments or more home for your money, …

5 Tips for Making an Offer on a Home
1. Check your emotions Buying a home can be both exciting and stressful. And, after a long home search, it’s easy to overlook some red …

Get Your Cash Back
Paying cash for a home has benefits. Take advantage of being a cash buyer to give the seller confidence the transaction will close quickly and …

The Lowdown on Down Payments & Mortgage Insurance
Many first time home buyers believe they must put 20 percent down on a home. But that is far from the truth! In 2019, NAR …

9 Tips for Purchasing Your First Home
Beginning the home buying process can be a very exciting, yet nerve-wracking experience for anyone starting off. These tips will help answer some questions to …

Home Improvement Projects with the Best ROI
Whether you’ve purchased a fixer-upper or are thinking about selling your home in the near future, it’s important to determine which renovations or upgrades can add value to your property.

Homebuyer Options
Low Down Payment Programs & Grants George Mason Mortgage has the program options to fit your story and our experienced mortgage professionals will help find …

Moving Checklist
6-8 Weeks Before Moving Budget for moving expenses and obtain estimates from moving companies Call insurance companies to identify record changes Cancel or transfer gym, …

ICE Mortgage Technology Case Study
In an effort to improve the mortgage lending experience, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae required significant changes to the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) used …

Refinancing 101
Rates have hit an all-time low and have left homeowners scrambling to refinance their mortgages. You have most likely heard in casual conversations with friends …

Your Journey Home
Knowing the path will travel together helps the journey go more smoothly. We have outlined some important highlights so you know what to expect along …

Homebuyer Tips
Our goal is to make your home buying experience as smooth as possible. We have highlighted some best practices to help keep your finances in …

Getting Started
Whether you are buying your first home, right-sizing now that the kids are gone, navigating the jumbo luxury market, renovating your home, or working with …

Choosing The Right Down Payment
A down payment is the amount you pay toward the home yourself. You put a percentage of the home’s value down and borrow the rest …

Built Just For You
NEW CONSTRUCTION, CUSTOM HOME & RENOVATION HOME LOANS Our extensive knowledge of the new construction and renovation loan market allows us to offer a wide …

Finding The Right Mortgage
There are many different types of home loans available. The one that’s best for you will depend on your personal financial situation and homeownership goals. …

Know Your Credit Score
When applying for a mortgage loan, your credit score will be one of the key factors in whether you’re approved and it will help determine …