UpLending vs Veterans United: Broker vs Direct VA Lender Compared

This UpLending vs Veterans United comparison breaks down the structural difference between an independent mortgage broker and a direct VA lender, showing with a real dollar example how shopping wholesale rates through Duane Buziak’s Coast2Coast Mortgage LLC brokerage can affect your VA loan pricing versus applying directly.

7 Mortgage Strategies for Self-Employed Individuals Buying a Home in 2026

This guide breaks down the best self-employed individuals mortgage strategies for 2026, including bank statement loans and Non-QM programs, so business owners and 1099 contractors can qualify without traditional W-2 documentation. Broker Duane Buziak, NMLS #1110647 of Coast2Coast Mortgage LLC, matches self-employed borrowers to the wholesale lender program that fits their actual income picture.