HELOC
- Access to funds
- Draw as needed during the draw period; repaid credit can become available again.
- Interest rate
- Usually adjustable; payments can change.
- Planning question
- Can your budget handle rate changes and the repayment-period payment?
Mary KatunguMKAT Lending
Mortgage Loan Officer · NMLS #1878014
Works with 300+ banks & lenders to help you explore more loan options.
Access through NEXA’s lender network. Availability varies by program and state.
Mary Katungu is a multistate Mortgage Loan Officer with NEXA Lending. She helps first-time buyers, military families, self-employed borrowers, real estate investors and business owners understand financing choices and prepare a strong application. Mary speaks English and Swahili and also communicates in American Sign Language (ASL).
Mary Katungu
Mortgage Loan Officer · NMLS #1878014
NEXA Lending · Company NMLS #1660690
Licensed states: CO, TX, WA, OR, OK, MO, MN, AR
5559 S. Sossaman Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212
Profile and licensing details supplied in Mary’s attachments. Program availability varies by state and lender.
Open the supplied images for the original profile, biography, and homebuyer readiness worksheet. The interactive worksheet is available below.
Home & property
Construction
Business & commercial
Take the homebuyer worksheet or the refinance checklist. Get a clear, color-coded preparation range and practical next steps — without submitting a loan application.
Answer each question: Yes = 2 points, Not sure = 1 point, No = 0 points. Complete all 11 questions to see your preparation score and next steps.
Homebuyer questions and score ranges follow the attached worksheet. This checklist is a conversation starter, not a list of universal mortgage requirements.
Answer each question: Yes = 2 points, Not sure = 1 point, No = 0 points. Complete all 11 questions to see your preparation score and next steps.
The refinance questions are a general planning checklist using the same 0–22 preparation scale. They do not predict approval or whether refinancing will save money.
Six focused calculators in three simple tabs. Enter your own figures in USD. All fields are required; enter 0 only when an expense does not apply. No rates or lender terms are preset.
Work backward from your comfortable monthly housing budget. This is a budget estimate, not a lender qualification or preapproval.
Taxes and insurance are fixed dollar estimates here and may change with the property price. Closing costs, reserves, utilities, repairs, debt-to-income limits, and eligibility are not included.
Estimate principal, interest, property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA dues, and any monthly mortgage insurance.
Fixed-rate, fully amortizing illustration. Upfront financed fees, closing costs, utilities, repairs, adjustable rates, and future escrow changes are excluded.
Illustrative residential DSCR = gross monthly rent ÷ monthly principal, interest, taxes, insurance and HOA. Separately estimate cash flow after vacancy and operating allowances.
Lender DSCR methods and requirements vary. Commercial underwriting may use net operating income instead. Negative cash flow is possible. This is not a profitability forecast or loan approval.
Compare monthly payment savings with net refinance costs. Enter payments on the same basis (principal, interest, and mortgage insurance), excluding taxes and homeowners insurance.
Simple payment-based estimate only. It does not compare lifetime interest, remaining balances, taxes, cash-out proceeds, or the interest cost of financing fees. A lower payment can still cost more over a longer term.
Compare your own quoted or assumed figures side by side. Enter FHA/VA upfront fee estimates (including any exemption) and monthly mortgage insurance from an actual quote; no program terms are preset.
This scenario finances the FHA upfront premium and VA funding fee into the loan. VA has no monthly mortgage insurance in this illustration. Exemptions, eligibility, insurance duration, closing costs, limits and actual quotes require individual review; this tool does not recommend a program.
Estimate remaining cash to close using your down payment, quoted closing costs, prepaids/escrow, deposit already paid, and eligible credits.
Credit eligibility and limits depend on the program. Credits cannot cover down payment in this illustration. Do not double-count deposits, prepaid items, or fees. Reserves and moving costs are excluded. Use your Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure for actual figures.
Planning estimates only, not a Loan Estimate, quote, eligibility decision, investment advice, or commitment to lend. These tools run in your browser; your figures are not submitted or saved.
Mortgage payments use standard fixed-rate amortization; a 0% rate uses principal divided by the number of payments. Break-even uses net costs divided by positive monthly savings, rounded up to a whole month. DSCR here uses gross rent/PITIA; confirm your lender’s method. Comparison fees and insurance are entered by you, not advertised program terms.
Browse the financing topics below or search by name. Topic listings are not a confirmation of program availability through MKAT Lending.
33 topics found
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
A mortgage not insured or guaranteed by a government loan program. Agency-eligible and lender portfolio loans can have different rules.
Review income, debts, assets, occupancy and property eligibility. First-time buyer and low-down-payment options depend on the product and underwriting findings.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Fannie Mae’s low-down-payment conventional mortgage for income-qualified buyers; eligible limited cash-out refinances are also permitted.
Primary residence; qualifying income generally cannot exceed 80% of the area median income. Property, income documentation, debt and education requirements apply. Required homeownership education must be completed before closing.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Freddie Mac’s conventional mortgage designed for low- and very-low-income borrowers, with flexible sources of down-payment funds.
Primary residence; qualifying income limited to 80% of area median income. Income, property and debt eligibility must be reviewed. Homeownership education is required for applicable first-time buyer transactions.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
HELOC vs. home equity loan: a HELOC is revolving credit secured by your home. Draw funds as needed within your limit during the draw period; repaid credit can become available again. Rates are usually adjustable. A home equity loan provides a lump sum instead.
Review the draw and repayment periods, minimum draws, fees, rate caps and whether payments increase when the draw period ends. Document income, existing mortgages, equity, taxes and insurance. Do not rely on continued access to the line.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
A home equity loan gives you a single lump sum secured by your home, repaid over a set term. It may have a fixed or adjustable rate. Unlike a HELOC, repaying principal does not replenish a revolving credit line.
Compare the payment, interest rate, term and total costs with a HELOC and cash-out refinance. The lender reviews income, existing liens, property valuation and repayment ability. Existing mortgage payments generally continue.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Replace an existing mortgage with a new one to change terms or, when eligible, access equity. Lower monthly payments do not always mean lower lifetime costs.
Compare your current balance, rate and remaining term with the new loan, fees and break-even period. Cash-out, rate-and-term and streamline programs have different equity, appraisal and documentation requirements.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
What is a reverse mortgage? It lets eligible homeowners borrow against home equity. FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are generally for homeowners age 62 or older. No scheduled monthly principal-and-interest payments are required, but interest and fees add to the balance, reducing equity.
For a HECM, discuss HUD-approved counseling and financial assessment. Keep the home as your principal residence, maintain it, and pay property taxes and insurance. The loan generally becomes repayable after sale, permanent move-out or death of the last borrower, subject to eligible non-borrowing spouse protections. Failure to meet obligations can lead to foreclosure. Proprietary reverse mortgages have different rules.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Investment-property financing that evaluates rental income against debt service. It is not the same as an owner-occupied mortgage.
Confirm how the lender calculates DSCR, the required ratio, rental documentation, occupancy restrictions, reserves and any prepayment penalty. Calculator results are not approval criteria.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
A condo whose project meets the applicable agency and lender eligibility rules. Both your application and the condominium project are reviewed.
Project review can include association finances, insurance, structural condition, litigation and ownership mix. A qualifying borrower alone does not make a project eligible.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
A condo project that does not meet the applicable agency eligibility rules. A specialist or portfolio lender may consider it, but availability is not guaranteed.
Identify why the project is ineligible and whether a lender accepts that condition. Project insurance, safety, litigation and association documents remain important.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Explore whether this financing topic fits your goals. A directory listing does not confirm that a program is available through MKAT Lending.
Ask Mary about eligibility, income documentation, property or business requirements, debt limits and availability in your state. Use a secure application channel for sensitive documents.
Educational guidance, not an offer or approval. Guidelines can change; lender requirements may be stricter. Confirm current terms with Mary.
Search the directory and identify the financing question you want to discuss.
Send an inquiry with your preferred language and the kind of follow-up you need.
Discuss program availability, requirements, documentation, and an appropriate application process before proceeding.
Schedule a meeting through Calendly, call or text Mary directly, or use this form to request follow-up. The inquiry form is not a loan application and does not confirm an appointment.
Schedule 30 minutes(opens a new tab)NEXA Lending · Equal Housing Lender. All loans are subject to approval; not all borrowers will qualify. Program guidelines, credit scores, down payments, rates, fees and availability vary by lender, borrower, property and market conditions. This website provides general planning information and is not a commitment to lend. Calculator results are illustrations based on your inputs, not quotes or loan offers. Readiness scores measure self-reported preparation only; they are not credit scores or approval decisions. Confirm current program terms and applicable licensing with Mary before applying.
