Buying property through an LLC guide for investors: financing, underwriting, title, tax and mortgage strategy before you make an offer for smarter deals.

This article explains what makes Duane Buziak’s approach to mortgages different from big lenders, detailing how his broker model shops loans across hundreds of wholesale lenders rather than one rate sheet. It also covers a worked payment example and state-specific considerations for borrowers in Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia.

When financing a home, choosing between a mortgage broker and a bank is one of the most consequential early decisions you’ll make. This article breaks down seven key strategies to help borrowers — especially those who are self-employed, carrying student debt, or pursuing specialized programs like VA or USDA loans — understand how each channel works and which one is most likely to deliver the best rate, program fit, and overall experience.

This article explains why past and present clients refer to Duane Buziak as The Mortgage Mastermind, tracing the nickname to his VA Broker of the Year recognition, top 1% national ranking, and broker model of shopping hundreds of wholesale lenders across eight states. It shows how his process and credentials translate into a genuinely different borrower experience versus single-shelf lenders or big banks.