Author

Dan Silva

Vice President, Marketplace Lending

Dan is the Vice President of Marketplace Lending at Own Up. Throughout his career, he has held executive leadership positions in the mortgage and banking industry.

Dan possesses a deep understanding of mortgages and residential lending. He leverages his expertise to help improve financial outcomes for homebuyers and supports the team of home advisors at Own Up.

He strongly believes in Own Up's mission to help people avoid overpaying for their mortgages and is dedicated to making mortgage shopping and comparison easy for all customers.

Dan earned a BA in Business Economics from Eastern Connecticut State University.

Articles by Dan Silva

First Home Loan

What Is A Condo Questionnaire and Do I Need to Complete One?

A condo questionnaire is a document required by lenders to finance a property designated as a condominium or townhouse that is a part of a homeowners association. The document provides evidence that the condominium project is in compliance with lender’s underwriting requirements.

Mortgage Comparison

How To Find And Choose The Right Mortgage Lender For Your First Home Loan

There are many factors that can impact your overall home price; finding the right lender is key to ensuring you’re getting the best bang for your buck.

Mortgage Comparison

How Does a Mortgage Calculator Work?

Learn about the different parts of a mortgage calculator and how you can use it to figure out your monthly costs.

First Home Loan

8 Cautionary Notes for a First-Time Homebuyer

Going through the homebuying process for the first time can feel mysterious, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are eight mistakes to avoid as a first-time homebuyer.

First Home Loan

Find Your Dream Home: A How-To Guide

Finding your dream home takes hard work. Read this how-to guide to learn what to look for.

First Home Loan

How To Make An Offer On A House

Deciding how to come up with the right first offer on a house can be challenging. Here's everything you need to know to come up with your first offer.

First Home Loan

How to Buy a House from Out of State

Buying a house in another state can be difficult. Learn what to do and what to avoid.

First Home Loan

How To Budget For A House

Figuring out how much mortgage you can afford can be difficult. Use this simple guide to learn how to budget for a house.

First Home Loan

House Inspection Checklist

A good house inspection checklist can save you money when buying a house. Check out this complete guide.

First Home Loan

Purchase and Sale Agreement 101

Everything you need to know about your purchase and sale agreement.