Mortgage Broker in Lakewood, CO
Jefferson County · Denver–Aurora–Centennial metro
Lakewood's housing stock runs from mid-century ranches in Applewood to new townhomes near Belmar. Jefferson County has its own title and recording cadence, and Rich's team closes Jefferson transactions weekly. Purchase, rate-term refi, and cash-out refi all supported.
Loan programs in Lakewood
- Conventional — 2026 baseline conforming loan limit is $806,500 for a 1-unit home. Some counties exceed the baseline; check the current limit for Jefferson County at searchconformingloanlimits.com.
- FHA — low down payment (as little as 3.5%), flexible credit. FHA loan limits are set at the county level and change yearly.
- VA — 0% down for eligible service members and veterans, no mortgage insurance. County VA limits no longer apply to borrowers with full entitlement.
- Jumbo — for purchases above the conforming limit in Jefferson County. Rates and guidelines vary by lender; we shop the options.
- Refinance — rate-and-term and cash-out refinances on your Lakewood property.
Lakewood neighborhoods we serve
- · Belmar
- · Green Mountain
- · Bear Creek
- · Applewood
- · Lakewood Heights
- · Union Square / Federal Center
Not listed? We finance homes throughout Jefferson County.
Why a broker — not a big-bank retail LO
As a broker, RICH Home Loans shops the same loan across multiple wholesale investors on your behalf. Big-bank retail loan officers can only sell their own bank's product, whether or not it's the best fit. For a purchase in Lakewood, that often means a lower rate, lower closing costs, or both.
Rich Blanchard is a 30-year mortgage veteran. The numbers on your quote are the numbers you close at — no bait-and-switch.
Closing Checklist
The 84-item checklist Rich uses to review every Closing Disclosure before you sign.
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