Mortgage FAQ

Mortgage Questions, Answered for Minnesota Buyers

These are the questions people ask us most before they call. The answers are general — your options depend on your credit, income, savings, the home, and the program. When you're ready for answers about your own situation, contact us or start an application.

Down payment

Frequently Asked Questions

Credit

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Working with a broker

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Closing costs

Frequently Asked Questions

Timeline and pre-approval

Frequently Asked Questions

Refinancing

Frequently Asked Questions

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I have yet to actually buy a house myself, mostly due to my own questions on what I want, but Jay came highly recommended from a trusted co-worker. He has helped me through multiple choices, questions, potential properties, and helped my sister with her mortgage too. I would highly recommend Jay and his team!

Justin M.
Crystal, MN
Purchase / Pre-approval
April 2024
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"Seamless Home Buying Experience"

Jay and Madeline were incredible to work with from start to finish. As first-time homebuyers, we had endless questions and they walked us through every option patiently. They found us a rate we couldn't get anywhere else and closed right on schedule!

Sarah & Mark T.
Maplewood, MN
Conventional Purchase
March 2024
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THANK YOU to Molly and the Jay Dacey Team! During a refinance of my mortgage loan for lowering my interest rate, lowering my mortgage payment, and squaring away my escrow account! Engaged and responsive! Handled a difficult purchase previously and executed flawlessly.

Paul S. & Odin
Shell Lake, WI
Refinance
February 2021

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