Buying a home
Know your options
before you shop.
Talk through your budget, compare loan programs, and take the next step toward a pre-approval.
Explore home loans ↗Estimate a monthly paymentArizona mortgage brokerDan Friel · NMLS #2071232
Your next chapter.Let's get you home.
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Meet your mortgage broker
A big decision.
A real person to call.
Hey, I'm Dan. I'll help you understand the next step. We’ll compare loan options, review costs and work toward closing together.
Book a 15-minute call ↗Dan Friel · NMLS #2071232 · Barrett Financial Group · NMLS #181106How working with me works
I can assist in 49 states, excluding New York. We’ll start with your goals and work through the next steps together.
Arizona is home. My reach goes further.
Based in Arizona.
Here to help in 49 states.
I can assist with your home loan in 49 states, excluding New York.
From your first questions through closing, I’ll work alongside you.
Explore service coverage ↗Start with the property location.
Tell me where you’re buying or refinancing, and we’ll build a plan around your goals.
Tell me about your plans ↗I can assist in 49 states. New York is excluded.
Make room for what's next.
Your goals come first. Start with the questions that matter to you.
Know your options
Refinancing
Run the numbers
before you decide.
Compare the upfront costs with potential savings and see how long it could take to break even.
Try the break-even calculator ↗Home equity
Your home.
More possibilities.
Explore a home equity line of credit or cash-out refinance and discuss the tradeoffs with Dan.
Explore home equity options ↗Where are you starting?
A couple of quick choices will help us start the conversation.
Start with a conversation. You can complete an application when you're ready.
In their own words
Real questions. Real experiences.
What clients have shared about working with Dan.
A first home
Room for every question.
“From start to finish, he was knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly patient in answering all of our questions.”Caroline D. · Google review, June 2026
A change of lender
Getting back on track.
“We had to switch lenders mid process due to loan program rules and the results of the appraisal. Dan and team dropped everything and put in a lot of work to get us back on track, and everything went very smoothly.”Derrick M. · Google review, April 2026
A first-time buyer
Guidance along the way.
“As a first time home buyer Dan was amazing. He was able to guide us through the process and made this home buying experience a walk in the park.”Preston M. · Google review, 2025
Arizona local guides
Based in Arizona.
Know your local options.
Arizona is where I’m based. Explore local guides below. For a property elsewhere, I can assist in 49 states, excluding New York.
More northeast Valley communities
Get answers before you apply.
Practical resources for the questions that come up along the way.
Buying a Scottsdale condo ↗Start with the property and financing questions.Financing in Cave Creek ↗Explore the existing local guide.Mortgage options when you're self-employed ↗Learn about available approaches before discussing your situation.Compare loan programs ↗Get oriented, then talk through the tradeoffs.Phoenix first-time homebuyer guide ↗Plan your budget and understand the steps to your first home.Understand your closing costs ↗Learn what to budget beyond the down payment.
Explore the guides, then bring your questions to Dan.
Your next move starts here
You don't need it
all figured out.
Tell me where you're starting. I'll help you work through the next step.
Before we talk
A few questions you may have.
Can you help if my property is outside Arizona?
I can assist with your home loan in 49 states, excluding New York. We’ll talk through your options together.
Do I need to know which loan I want?
No. Tell me what you're hoping to do, and we'll work through the options together.
Can I talk to you before I find a house?
Yes. That's a useful time to discuss your budget, timeline, and what to expect before making an offer.
How do I know if refinancing is worth it?
We'll compare the costs, potential savings, and how long you expect to keep the loan. You can start with the refinance break-even calculator.