VP of Mortgage Lending
Real answers from a real loan officer, with a clear, no pressure path from first call to closing day.

A verified approval up front, so sellers take you seriously. We do the underwriting work early, so you can shop with confidence.
Get started →*PowerBid Approval terms and conditions apply.
Get your documents in early and you can have a loan approval within one business day. Less waiting, more house hunting.
See if you qualify →**Timing depends on document submission.
Home Loan Options
A few of our most-requested loan options and niche lending programs.
For agents · Agent Advantage
Watch the quick overview of Agent Advantage, then head to Rate's agent hub to see how partnering works.
Explore Agent Advantage →My method
Five plays I run for the agents I partner with, built to grow your business, not just close your buyers.
I'll walk you through all five, live.
Just here to learn?
The whole mortgage process in plain English: how loan programs compare, what drives rates, where closing costs come from, and what underwriters actually look for. No forms, no pressure.
Explore the learning hub →A comprehensive, plain-English guide to the mortgage process, from your first call to closing day.
In-depth answers to the trickiest questions, broken down by loan program.
Calculators and side-by-side comparisons built by a loan officer, not a marketing team.
Send me your Loan Estimate before you commit. Within one business day, you'll know whether your lender's offer is competitive. Free, no credit pull, no obligation.
Email or text a copy of your Loan Estimate. No application, no credit pull.
Side by side against what I can actually offer: monthly payment, cash to close, and what each option costs over five years and the life of the loan.
Stay or switch. And if your close date is too tight to switch safely, I'll say that too.
If your lender did right by you, I'll tell you to stay put. That's the whole deal.
A second opinion is a review of the Loan Estimate you provide. It is not a loan application, a rate quote, a preapproval, or a commitment to lend. Any comparison depends on your qualifications and market conditions at the time of review. Nick Peters, NMLS #1119524.
“I’ve gotten the pleasure of working with Nick in a couple different capacities. I’m a realtor in Northeast Arkansas and have done roughly 40 deals with Nick including on the purchase of my own home. I genuinely do not believe there is a better loan officer than Nick. I would recommend him to anyone looking to get a mortgage loan.”
Talk to Nick directly. No call center, no runaround.