Patterson Home Team · Brent Patterson

Home Buying Tools, Market Insights & Mortgage Guidance

Use these tools to explore payment options, understand property values, and make smarter home buying decisions.

TX · LA · FLLicensed States
5 ★Google Reviews
NMLS# 1593908Certified Mortgage Advisor
Run Your Numbers

See what you can afford.

Interactive tools updated with live market data — use them now, no sign-up needed.

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You could afford a home up to
$351,370
Loan amount $321,370 · est. $2,725/mo
DTI 43% · Stretched
P & I$2,031
Taxes$527
Insurance$167
HOA$0
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Estimates only, based on a 43% debt-to-income guideline. Actual qualification depends on credit, program, and full underwriting. Not a commitment to lend.

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Free Credit Guides · Patterson Home Team

Grab the guide built for your score.

Eight guides, one for every credit score range. Pick the one that matches where your score is today and we'll get it to you — plus direct access to Brent and the team for the questions that come up next.

Built to inform you. Not to qualify you.

These guides exist to invest in your knowledge, not to pitch you. No pressure. No surprise calls. Just the information you need to walk into your mortgage conversation in the strongest position you can be in.

No credit pull

We don't need to check your credit to send the guide.

No obligation

Read it on your own time. No pressure, no follow-up calls you didn't ask for.

Built for where you are

Each guide is matched to a specific score range, not generic advice.

Important Disclosure

This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, tax, or credit repair advice. No guarantee of credit score improvement, loan approval, specific interest rate, or loan terms is implied or expressed. Individual results vary based on personal financial circumstances, credit history, market conditions, and lender underwriting requirements. Patterson Home Team and NEXA Mortgage, LLC DBA NEXA Lending are not credit repair organizations and do not provide credit repair services. Consult a qualified financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

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5-Star Reviews from Home Buyers

Real feedback from clients Brent has helped navigate home financing with confidence.

"I can't tell you how grateful we are to have Brent. He is not a loan officer who talks to you once and you never hear from again until closing. Brent cares for the people he serves."

Brandi H. — Google Review

"My fiancé and I were in the market to find our first home together. Brent was awesome — he made the whole process smooth and stress-free."

Mike T. — Google Review

"Brent helped us lock in a good rate during a challenging time and kept the loan process moving so we closed on our date without delays. We definitely recommend him!"

Julie M. — Google Review
About Brent

Helping Families Build Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

I help families understand their home financing options and begin building generational wealth through homeownership. As a Certified Mortgage Advisor licensed in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida, I focus on clear guidance, smart loan strategies, and smooth closings for both clients and real estate partners.

As a husband, father, grandfather, and caregiver for my elderly parents, I've seen firsthand how the right financial decisions can benefit generations — and I'm passing that wisdom on to my children and grandchildren. It's never too late to start building a strong foundation.

Texas · Louisiana · Florida · NMLS# 1593908 · Empowered by NEXA Lending
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