Wilmington, NC home loans, HELOCs & investor financing
Wilmington's coastal market — Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, downtown historic district, and Mayfaire — sees everything from first-time-buyer FHA to coastal jumbos and DSCR-financed short-term rentals. Tom serves all of New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties.
What Wilmington buyers and investors come to Tom for
Wilmington HELOCs in 5 days
Soft credit pull, no in-person appraisal, up to 85% CLTV. Fund renovations or wipe out high-rate debt without giving up your low Wilmington first mortgage.
DSCR loans in Wilmington
Qualify on the rent — not your tax returns. 30-year fixed and LLC-friendly. Perfect for Wilmington-area investors stacking rental doors.
Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo
Tom does the full menu of programs across Wilmington and the surrounding New Hanover County.
All loan programs available in Wilmington
HELOC
Tap up to 85% of your home's equity in days. Soft pull, no in-person appraisal, fund in as little as 5 days.
DSCR Investor Loan
Qualify on the property's rent — not your tax returns. 30-year fixed, LLC-friendly, no portfolio limits.
Conventional
The classic 30-year fixed, with competitive rates for buyers with strong credit and predictable income.
FHA
Low 3.5% down payment, flexible credit guidelines, and great for first-time buyers.
VA
Zero down, no PMI, and competitive rates for active-duty military, veterans, and eligible spouses.
USDA
Zero-down financing in eligible rural and suburban areas of North Carolina.
Jumbo
Financing above the conforming loan limit for higher-value homes — common in Wilmington's coastal markets.
Non-QM
Bank-statement, P&L, and asset-depletion loans for self-employed buyers and investors.
Construction & Renovation
One-time-close construction loans and renovation financing for major remodels.
Working with a Wilmington, NC mortgage broker
An independent mortgage broker shops your loan across multiple lenders. That means better pricing, more program options, and an advisor who actually knows the Wilmington market — not a call-center rep working a script.
Tom Laakmann has been doing this long enough to know which products actually fit which scenarios in Wilmington. He'll tell you straight whether a HELOC, a cash-out refi, or a DSCR loan is the right answer for your situation.
Whether you're a Wilmington first-time buyer, a move-up family, a veteran, a self-employed business owner, or an investor scaling a rental portfolio — start with a quick email and Tom will route you to the right program.
Ready to talk Wilmington home financing?
Or email Tom directly at thomas28403@gmail.com