@itsjontaw — Mortgage Broker
ARLINGTON · TARRANT COUNTY 

MORTGAGE BROKER IN
ARLINGTON, TX.

Right in the middle. Loans that go both ways.

Arlington sits in the sweet spot between Dallas and Fort Worth, which means buyers here often commute either direction — and need a lender who understands both job markets and both county tax structures. I do. 140+ lenders, every program from FHA first-timer to DSCR investor.
NMLS# 2607503DFW-based140+ lenders
The Arlington file

ARLINGTON BUYERS don't fit one box.

Arlington's housing stock is the most varied in the metroplex — entertainment-district condos, UTA-area starter homes, South Arlington new construction, established North Arlington families, and big-lot Mansfield-adjacent homes on the south end. The right loan program depends entirely on which Arlington you're buying in.

I see a lot of dual-income files here where one spouse works Dallas-side and the other Fort Worth-side. Conventional underwriting handles it fine — I make sure both incomes get counted correctly so you don't undershoot your number.

Arlington tax note: Tarrant County effective tax rates run ~2.2-2.5%. Arlington ISD vs Mansfield ISD vs Grand Prairie ISD all have slightly different rates — I quote with your specific address's effective rate so the monthly is real, not a guess.

Process

HOW WE GET YOU CLOSED.

01

15-min call.

Tell me about the file. I'll tell you straight what's possible.

02

Pre-underwrite.

Real pre-approval letter, not the printable kind. Typically within 24 hours of documents in.

03

Close.

21-day average from accepted contract to clear-to-close.

FAQ

ARLINGTON, ANSWERED.

Yes — North Arlington, South Arlington, the entertainment district, UTA area, and out toward Mansfield, Grand Prairie, and Kennedale.

Yes — very common in Arlington. Both jobs get documented the standard way; both incomes count toward DTI.

Everything. Lots of FHA first-time and conventional 97 in South Arlington and UTA area. VA files near base communities. DSCR for investors targeting Arlington's strong rental demand.

I'm DFW-based and run loans across Arlington weekly. Virtual or in-person meetings — your call.

It's not if - it's when

Let's talk.
Fifteen minutes.

Bring me your file - even if three other brokers said no. We'll run the numbers, structure it right, and figure out the path. No pressure, no script.

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Book a 15-min call

I'll review your situation and tell you straight what's possible. Same-day slots usually open.

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For DIYers

Apply online

Full secure application in ~12 minutes and document submission, if turned in before 12pm. I'll have a pre-approval letter in your inbox tomorrow morning.

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JT

Jon Taw · Mortgage Broker & Advisor

NMLS #2607503 · Last updated May 2026