Colorado Mortgage Guide

Field notes from 20+ years of guiding families home — what the market is actually doing, what loan structures really cost over ten years, and how to think about big decisions.

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  August 6, 2026 · 6 min read

  Buying a Colorado Home With a Well and Septic: What Actually Holds Up the Loan

  You found the place with the well and the septic tank, and suddenly your loan has opinions. Here is what lenders actually check, in what order, and how to keep it from killing your closing.

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  June 23, 2026 · 2 min read

  How to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage in Colorado (and What You Actually Need)

  Starting your Colorado home search? Here's exactly what you need to get pre-approved, how long it takes, and how to start with a 2-minute quiz.

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  June 14, 2026 · 3 min read

  DENIED for a Mortgage Approval? Here's How We Fix That

  When complex business tax returns stopped other lenders cold, Diane Beaumont found the income in hours. A Colorado deal rescue case study.

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  June 13, 2026 · 2 min read

  Can I Buy a Mountain Property in Colorado With an FHA Loan?

  Yes — but there are a few catches. Diane Beaumont explains FHA rules for Colorado mountain homes, what qualifies, and what trips buyers up.