@itsjontaw — Mortgage Broker
DENTON · DENTON COUNTY 

MORTGAGE BROKER IN
DENTON, TX.

College town, growing market, USDA-eligible just outside city limits.

Denton sits at the north edge of DFW with two universities (UNT and TWU), a strong rental market for investors, and a quietly growing first-time-buyer crowd. Step outside the city limits toward Sanger, Krum, or Argyle and a lot of homes qualify for zero-down USDA — most LOs forget to check.
NMLS# 2607503DFW-based140+ lenders
The Denton file

DENTON BUYERS don't fit one box.

Denton has three distinct files I see weekly: investors buying near UNT or TWU for student rentals (DSCR fits perfectly), first-time buyers in established Denton neighborhoods like Robson Ranch-adjacent or older central Denton, and outer-county families heading toward Argyle, Justin, and Krum for bigger lots.

The student-rental angle on UNT- and TWU-area properties cash-flows well — Denton's rental demand stays steady year-round. DSCR loans qualify the property, not your income, so investors stacking 3-5+ units don't hit the conventional 10-property wall.

USDA opportunity: a meaningful chunk of Denton County outside the city limits qualifies for zero-down USDA loans — Sanger, Krum, much of Aubrey/Pilot Point, and parts of Justin. Income caps apply, but if you qualify you can buy with literally nothing down. I check USDA eligibility on every outer-Denton-county file.

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

DENTON, ANSWERED.

Yes — significant portions outside Denton city limits qualify. I check the USDA eligibility map on every outer-county file and flag if your address qualifies for zero down.

Yes — UNT and TWU rentals are a steady DSCR play. I match the loan to the property's rental income, not your DTI.

Yes — Denton is still one of the more affordable DFW metros for first-time buyers. FHA at 3.5% down, conventional 97 at 3% down, or USDA at 0% down for eligible addresses.

Denton County effective rates run ~2.0-2.3%, varying by ISD. Quoted with the real escrowed full monthly payment, always.

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

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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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Jon Taw · Mortgage Broker & Advisor

NMLS #2607503 · Last updated May 2026