Mortgage Insights

I'm Andrew Meyers, a licensed mortgage broker (NMLS #2320581) in Thompson's Station, TN. These guides cover the questions buyers in Franklin, Spring Hill, Columbia and Maury County actually ask me — first-time buyer programs, down payment assistance, USDA loans, and refinancing — in plain English. Updated for 2026: rates, USDA maps, and down payment programs all shift year to year, so I revisit these guides regularly rather than letting them go stale.

Q: Which of these actually applies to me? Send me your town and I'll point you to the right guide -- most buyers only need two or three of these.

Historic Columbia, Tennessee neighborhood at sunset for a home-touring preparation guide serving Maury County buyers.
By Andrew Meyers August 28, 2026
Use this pre-tour checklist for Columbia and Mount Pleasant homes: financing, budget, pre-approval, property questions, and offer-readiness steps.
By Andrew Meyers August 28, 2026
Learn how self-employed Middle Tennessee buyers can document income, prepare a mortgage application, and compare conventional and alternative loan options.
By Andrew Meyers August 28, 2026
Compare FHA and USDA loans for Mount Pleasant-area buyers, including down payment, occupancy, property eligibility, income limits, and loan costs.
By Andrew Meyers August 15, 2026
Should you refinance your Thompson’s Station, TN home? A local broker walks through refinance goals, closing costs, break-even math, PMI, and cash-out considerations.
By Andrew Meyers August 14, 2026
Looking for a mortgage broker in Spring Hill, TN? Independent access to 40+ wholesale lenders, new-construction comparisons, USDA & VA guidance. Local, on Hwy 31.
By Amy Meyers August 10, 2026
DSCR loans in Nashville & Middle Tennessee: qualify on rental income, not tax returns. A local broker's guide for investors in Franklin, Spring Hill & Maury Co.
A mule grazing in a green pasture on a Middle Tennessee farm, evoking Columbia's Mule Town heritage
August 5, 2026
Looking for a mortgage broker in Columbia, TN? Independent access to 40+ lenders, USDA & FHA options, and local guidance from Andrew Meyers.
Comparison chart: an independent mortgage broker shops 40+ wholesale lenders versus a single bank of
By Amy Meyers July 28, 2026
What a mortgage broker actually does for Franklin, TN buyers — and when a broker beats your bank. Independent, local, 40+ wholesale lenders.
How extra principal payments cut years and interest off a mortgage, how to do it correctly with your servicer, and when the money is better used elsewhere.
July 13, 2026
How extra principal payments cut years and interest off a mortgage, how to do it correctly with your servicer, and when the money is better used elsewhere.
July 13, 2026
Is 20% down always the right move? A Middle Tennessee broker walks through the honest math - PMI, cash reserves, and opportunity cost - with no sales pitch.
July 12, 2026
What escrow is, why lenders require it, and why your mortgage payment can change even with a fixed rate. Plain-English answers from a Middle TN broker.
By No author July 12, 2026
A Middle Tennessee mortgage broker explains PMI and FHA MIP in plain English - what it costs, when it goes away, and how to remove it. Free payment estimate.
FHA, USDA, VA and conventional down payment options for Columbia TN first-time home buyers
By Andrew Meyers July 11, 2026
Compare first-time home buyer programs in Columbia, TN, including FHA, USDA, VA, conventional loans and down payment assistance considerations.
USDA Loan Eligibility: five-step checklist with green check icons and white text boxes
By Andrew Meyers July 11, 2026
How USDA loan eligibility works near Spring Hill, TN, and why it depends on the exact address, household income, occupancy, and current program guidelines.
By Andrew Meyers July 11, 2026
Multiple down payment assistance options exist for Columbia and Spring Hill, TN buyers - grants, forgivable seconds, and more. See what fits you.
USDA-eligible areas in Maury County, TN: Culleoka, Santa Fe, Mt. Pleasant and surrounding rural areas
By Andrew Meyers July 11, 2026
Yes — most of Maury County still qualifies for zero-down USDA loans in 2026. See which areas near Columbia & Spring Hill are eligible, from a local broker.
Comparison chart: independent broker vs. single bank, with two side-by-side white panels on a beige background
By Andrew Meyers July 11, 2026
Looking for a mortgage broker in Thompson's Station, TN? Local, independent, 40+ lenders. What a broker does differently - and why local matters.
March 31, 2026
Thinking about refinancing? A Middle Tennessee broker walks through when a refi makes sense - rate-and-term, cash-out, and the break-even math that decides it.
March 31, 2026
New to home buying? A Middle Tennessee broker breaks down conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA options in plain English so first-time buyers can choose with confidence.
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