Eric Hoolihan
Eric Hoolihan, a graduate of the University of North Dakota, has been an airline pilot for over 14 years having flown the D-328Jet and EMB-145. Currently, he is a San Francisco-based Airbus 320 first officer for a legacy carrier. As a mortgage broker, Eric has helped numerous pilots with their home financing needs. Licensed as a loan officer in Minnesota and Texas, with access to over 25 different lenders, Eric is able to find the right lender for each client’s unique situation. Eric lives in Houston with his wife and two children.
Mortgage Wrap-Up
Can you believe it’s fall already! I’m not sure what happened to 2021 but it’s almost gone.
On the mortgage front, we are now finding...
Mortgage Preparation
I can’t think of many pilots I know who would walk into a checkride without taking at least a little time to review the...
The Mortgage Process, Part 2
In my previous column, we were looking at the steps of a mortgage “pre-approval.” With a pre-approval in hand, you are now officially able...
Demystifying the Mortgage Process
Whether you decide to purchase a home or refinance the one you’re in now, the mortgage process generally follows the same flow for all...
Understanding VA Loans
Conventional and FHA loans are generally available to anyone with a qualifying credit score. There is another type of loan, guaranteed by the United...
FHA Loan Programs
In my previous column, we started looking at loan programs, with conventional mortgages getting the first introduction. This month, I’m going to cover another...
Conventional Mortgages
Think back to a time when you made a major purchase; maybe it was a car or some new appliances. You may have financed...
Interest Rates Explained – Part Three
Over the past couple of months, we’ve been looking at the factors affecting pricing for mortgage interest rates. The general financial market, your credit...
Mortgage Rate Influencers – Part Two
Last month, we examined some of the factors (most of which are out of our control) that have an effect on your mortgage interest...
Mortgage Rate Influencers
“What are today’s mortgage interest rates?” is a question I’m often asked. With a mortgage likely the largest debt a person has, the interest...
