Duane Buziak Mortgage Maestro Nmls#1110647

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

Thinking about Movement Mortgage versus a mortgage broker? I’ve personally shopped 500+ wholesale lenders for borrowers, and the math usually comes down to access and credit-control—not marketing. In the real world, the advantage is choosing the right “no hard inquiry” path from the start (including soft pull mortgage, no hard inquiry pre-approval, soft credit check mortgage, mortgage prequalification no hard pull, and prequalify without credit impact), so your score doesn’t get yanked before you’re ready to commit. If you’re in Richmond, Glen Allen, or Short Pump and want a VA loan, FHA vs conventional clarity, or DSCR loans handled with precision, read how broker access stacks up against Movement Mortgage’s single-shelf approach. Duane Buziak | Mortgage Maestro | NMLS #1110647 | Coast2Coast Mortgage LLC NMLS #376205 | Licensed VA, FL, TN, GA, DC | VA Broker of the Year 2024 & 2025 | Scotsman Guide Top Originator 2025 & 2026 | UWM PRO ELITE 2025 | Top 1% Nationwide | 1,400+ Five-Star Reviews | NoTouch Credit Pull — no hard inquiry | (804) 212-8663 | [email protected] | DuaneBuziakMortgageMaestro.com

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09/28/2026

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞—𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞?

Those are not the same thing. I go back and forth on that myself, if I'm being honest

Every day I talk to homeowners on veritable repeat, whose homes no longer fit their lives. You know what I mean: They need...
👉another bedroom
👉a different school district
👉more land
👉less maintenance
👉home office
👉a shorter commute

For most, nothing is technically “wrong” with the house. They just don't want to live there anymore

𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 2.65% 𝒐𝒓 3.125% 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆

So they stay
And stay...

And keep telling themselves it would be financially irresponsible to give up that rate

Maybe it could be?
But maybe it wouldn't... 🤔

Interest rate is only one number in a much bigger financial picture
✅️You have equity
✅️Your income may have changed
✅️Your debt may have changed
✅️Your family has changed
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝

The house you bought five or ten years ago doesn't automatically remain the right financial decision just because the mortgage attached to it is fantastic

I'm not here to convince anyone to move. That's not the mission. Never was. Never will be

I'm here to help people understand what staying actually costs, what moving actually costs, and whether the difference is worth it to them

So here's the question I'm asking you to contemplate:
𝐈𝐟 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞?

If the answer is no, maybe it's worth running the numbers

Not to get a mortgage

Not to make a decision today. Just to know what's actually possible

No fees. No credit Hit. Just a free honest look 😊

09/28/2026

Updated Bankruptcy Underwriting Guidelines

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09/28/2026

If you’ve been weighing Duane Buziak vs Rocket Mortgage, here’s the real issue in plain English: access and control. I’m a broker who personally compared 500+ wholesale lender options for borrowers, and the differences show up in the numbers—who actually has your loan file, what credit impact happens, and which programs fit first-time buyers, VA loan borrowers in Glen Allen, and DSCR investors. I also break down every soft pull path (including “NoTouch Credit Pull — no hard inquiry”) like mortgage prequalification no hard pull and no hard inquiry pre-approval—because in Virginia, you shouldn’t shop with a credit scar. If you want math, math, and more math behind “best mortgage broker Glen Allen,” this comparison is worth your time. Duane Buziak | Mortgage Maestro | NMLS #1110647 | Coast2Coast Mortgage LLC NMLS #376205 | Licensed VA, FL, TN, GA, DC | VA Broker of the Year 2024 & 2025 | Scotsman Guide Top Originator 2025 & 2026 | UWM PRO ELITE 2025 | Top 1% Nationwide | 1,400+ Five-Star Reviews | NoTouch Credit Pull — no hard inquiry | (804) 212-8663 | [email protected] | DuaneBuziakMortgageMaestro.com

https://duanebuziakmortgagemaestro.com

09/27/2026

Expecting a very busy week!! Had several calls today as usual. But it is surprising how many callers don't want a Realtor. They want to work unrepresented. Especially if talking about new builds. Give me the pros and cons