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Florida's real estate market has seen tremendous growth in home values since 2000. Four of Florida's cities rank among the top 20 metropolitan areas in the United States for the largest increases in home prices. Miami, in particular, experienced the highest rise in property values nationwide, with a 299% increase. If you're considering purchasing a home in Miami, explore our detailed guide to mortgage options on our Miami mortgage broker page.
Overall, Florida ranks fifth among U.S. states for the largest increase in home values since the year 2000. Home prices across the state have grown by 248%, with the typical value rising from $111,863 to $389,325 by 2023. This increase has made Florida a competitive housing market, but also one full of opportunities for both buyers and investors. On Mortgage is here to guide you through the mortgage process and ensure you get the best possible terms, whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to refinance.
The largest increase in the U.S., with home values jumping from $118,450 in 2000 to $472,711 in 2023—a 299% rise.
Ranked fifth, Tampa saw a 254% increase in home prices, with values rising from $105,392 in 2000 to $372,746 in 2023.
Coming in eighth, Orlando's home values surged by 217%, moving from $121,519 in 2000 to $384,720 in 2023.
Ranked 15th, Jacksonville experienced a 158% increase in home prices, with values going from $118,209 to $305,615 in 2023.
When you work with licensed mortgage brokers in Florida, you are working with professionals held to state standards, carrying the required education and bonding, and verifiable through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS). On Mortgage is a licensed Florida mortgage broker serving buyers and homeowners in every corner of the state, from the coasts to Central Florida. Unlike a single bank, our Florida mortgage brokers shop a wide network of lenders on your behalf, which means more loan programs, more competitive rates, and a better chance of approval when your situation is not cookie-cutter. Looking specifically for broker help with a home loan? See our dedicated home loan broker services. We also serve local markets statewide, including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and West Palm Beach.
Ask ten Florida homeowners who the best mortgage lenders in Florida are and you will get ten different answers, because the right lender depends entirely on your loan. A first-time buyer with a modest down payment, a self-employed borrower, a jumbo buyer in Miami, and a retiree refinancing in Tampa are each best served by a different lender. That is exactly why working with a broker beats guessing. Instead of applying to one of the top mortgage lenders in Florida and hoping it fits, we compare dozens at once and bring you the one with the best terms for your specific scenario.
As your Florida mortgage broker, On Mortgage does the comparison shopping for you. We weigh rate, fees, turn times, and program guidelines across our full lender network, then present your strongest options side by side. You get the buying power of the top mortgage lenders in Florida without the legwork of chasing them one at a time, and without your credit taking multiple hits. It is the simplest way to be confident you are getting a genuinely competitive Florida mortgage rate.
A Florida mortgage broker is a licensed intermediary who compares loan programs and rates across many lenders on your behalf, rather than offering the products of a single bank, and guides your loan from application to closing.
Yes. On Mortgage is a licensed Florida mortgage broker registered through the NMLS, which you can verify by our license number. Licensing means we meet state education, bonding, and conduct requirements.
Often, yes. Because we compare many lenders, we frequently find lower rates and fees than a single bank can offer, and in most cases the lender pays our compensation, so there is no direct cost to you.
All of them. From Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach to Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and beyond, our Florida mortgage brokers serve buyers statewide.
Michael Schoonover was born in Kansas City, where he honed his skills on the football field, wrestling mat, and lacrosse field during his high school years. Despite humble beginnings, Michael is the first in his family to pursue higher education, a journey that led him to Florida. Determined to finance his studies independently, he juggled multiple jobs, facing the challenges of navigating a new state.
His entry into the mortgage industry marked a pivotal moment in his career trajectory, with stints at esteemed institutions such as PNC Bank, EverBank, Citi Bank, and TIAA. Michael keenly observed the limitations imposed by rigid lending criteria, recognizing the barriers it posed for deserving borrowers. Motivated by a commitment to foster inclusive homeownership, he ventured into entrepreneurship, founding his own mortgage brokerage 2019.
Michael's ethos revolves around a profound belief that lending should transcend mere numbers, acknowledging the unique circumstances of each client. His innovative approach revolutionized lending practices, extending opportunities to self-employed individuals, those with lower credit scores, and modest down payments. Rejecting the one-size-fits-all mentality of traditional banks, Michael champions a personalized, empathetic approach to fulfill his clients' dreams of homeownership.
Beyond business, Michael's passion for community service and dedication into supporting the Miami Rescue Mission, a local organization dedicated to aiding the homeless. Additionally, he finds solace and community in his religious affiliation, attending St. Patrick Church alongside his wife, Yanitza Schoonover, a respected attorney in Miami.
Driven by a profound sense of purpose, Michael Schoonover epitomizes the spirit of entrepreneurship, compassionate leadership, and altruism, striving to make the American dream of homeownership a tangible reality for all.
Caroline Da Silva from Miami Mortgage Brokers just got us approved for our first mortgage, and we would definitely work with her again after this experience! From the moment our broker connected us with Caroline, she was always several steps ahead throughout the process and had everything set in place - from the mortgage team to her recommendations for inspections, everyone was on hand to help move the purchase along. Even when issues arose that weren't caused by Caroline, she found solutions to fix them and keep things moving. We were impressed that Miami Mortgage Brokers had us clear to close a week early, despite the seller causing a slight delay. They also worked hard to find us a good rate. I researched it afterward, and they actually got me the best rate on the market. On top of all that, their fees came in below what they initially disclosed, so we ended up saving a couple of grand. After this experience, I would recommend Miami Mortgage Brokers to anyone needing a reliable lender. They made our first home buying process smooth and stress-free, and we're grateful for their expertise and dedication.
Javier listened to our story and made a recommendation that has led my wife and I to an improved financial lifestyle. No more shopping around. Javier has a lifetime customer here!
Chris was outstanding throughout the entire transaction! Always accessible and was able to provide the best financing option when others could not! I would highly recommend him and hope to do more transactions with him.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Chris as my loan officer, and I cannot speak highly enough of his exceptional service. From the moment I reached out, Chris demonstrated an impressive level of knowledge and expertise in the lending process. He guided me through every step with clarity and patience, ensuring I understood the intricacies of the loan process. What truly sets Chris apart is his remarkable efficiency. Not only was he incredibly responsive to my inquiries, but he also expedited the loan process, resulting in the quickest and smoothest transaction I’ve ever experienced. His dedication to providing a seamless experience is truly commendable. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with Chris’s assistance, and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a loan officer who is not only knowledgeable but also goes above and beyond to deliver outstanding service. Thank you, Chris, for your invaluable help!
Very Profecional,help full, she work very hard to be able to get what I want she’s is good always contacting me for any questions on point I personally recommend her.
Nos sentimos felices con. Carolina. por la total ayuda q hizo posible para la compra de nuestra primera casa. En todo momento demostró profesionalismo y entrega en conseguir los mejores costos y beneficios para nosotros . Quedamos totalmente agradecidos
Chris, Working with you on my Miami dream was an absolute blessing. Your dedication and persistence made the impossible happen, turning my dream into a reality. I'm genuinely grateful for your commitment to securing the best deals and ensuring I understood every step of the process. You're remarkable, and I eagerly anticipate making all my future business decisions with loans through you. Without a doubt, I highly recommend Chris for anyone seeking a reliable and dedicated professional in this field.
Caroline is amazing as a loan officer. She is my preferred lender. If you're looking for someone that will remain on top of the process, answer all your questions when needed, answer your phone call and emails quickly, someone that puts your interest first before their own, call Caroline! She'll get you a lower rate and cost... you won't go wrong! No need to worry, She's constantly working your file. Must say, she also has a team of expect to help get through almost any obstacles presented in the process. Don't wait, call Caroline for your next purchase!
Caroline was able to close my loan within 3 weeks and offered a great rate with no points. I was initially working with another bank but I am happy I switched over as the process was smooth. Caroline was very professional and responded quickly.
First time I get a loan. Chris made it simple, fast, and hazle free. Above all, he had the patience and took the time to explain things to me as everything was new to me. Would absolutely recommend working with him. I will absolutely use him in my next purchase.
Chris was extremely professional, informative, caring and upfront broker I have worked with in a while. He cared about the client's needs and offered help at all times throughout the transaction. He is very easy to get a hold of and replies within minutes. I look forward to working together again in the near future.
Christian was extremely prompt and professional from start to finish. I will definitely be going back to him to refinance when rates do drop. Excellent service.
Chris is an excellent lender on top of being an even better person. In working several loans personally as well as professionally, Chris consistently delivers a smooth transaction on top of providing the best customer service in the industry. I would strongly recommend working with him on new purchases, refinancing, or any other mortgage and financing needs.
I’ve done 22 loans w about 12 different lenders of the last 20 years and Chris is the best. He gets great rates w no headaches and you NEVER have to worry about getting the job done quickly. He ALWAYS delivers.
I highly recommend Christian and OnMortgage. The rates they offer are unbeatable in this market, and the attentiveness of Chris and his partners is second to none. In a time when there are so many options, the good ones like Chris stand out. Could not recommend enough.
Michael and his team were incredibly efficient and thorough. Just when I thought I was not going to get the loan for my dream condo he made it happen. There were lots of parameters and he surpassed them all. I would highly recommend him for all your lending needs.
I am a first time home buyer, so all of this is new to me. Caroline helped me every step of the way, I'm so grateful because of her it was possible to own this house that I am so excited to create into my home where many memories will be made. Thank you again Caroline, I am so glad we had the opportunity work together you are a wonderful person! I would definitely work with you again for any future business.
Mike at On Mortgage has been INCREDIBLE during our mortgage experience. We last minute wanted to move up the date by 2 weeks and he made everything happen very smoothly. They are incredible, very nice, respond very fast to all the questions we had, and get everything in order really fast as well! Mike at On Mortgage definitely made what I thought would be a stressful time, very easy going and smooth process. Thank you Mike and team for all your help! Will 1000% use your services again!
Chris and his team were outstanding. I recommend him to anyone looking for a mortgage broker. I am 100% certain we wouldn’t have been able to close the deal on our property if it hadn’t been for him. He provides superior customer service! He was incredibly responsive (day, night, weekends). He reached out to us personally if we had any questions or needed clarity. We felt cared for as he walked us through the mortgage entire process and he was even able to expedite our closing in less than 30days. He made the process of buying a home seamless and easy! I wouldn’t ever work with anyone else other than Chris at OnMortgage! I highly recommend him and we are very grateful to him and his team as we wouldn’t have our home without him!
Chris was super responsive throughout the mortgage process. Always communicating quickly and clearly from beginning to end, explaining the expectations at each step.
"Mike went above and beyond and got the job done. Buying a home is a very stressful process so I appreciated someone explaining things to me in a direct, informative manner. There were a lot of unknowns in the process but Mike helped immensely. He also got me a really great rate which I am happy about. I recommend Mike for all of your mortgage needs."
"I must say that I am happy and satisfied with the services. I was able to close on my mortgage for my apartment in Edgewater. The loan process is quite stressful & back and forth so be patient and yet proactive . Be ready to provide documents/ files that you probably never had opened nor heard of but you will. Make sure you read prior to applying. Mike C. & Michael S. are both good with responding emails, answering questions you may have, or always looking out what the best mortgage option is for you . Every file is unique and personal . I highly recommend this company to anyone whose dream is to buy a home . Thank you both !"
"Mike was a great asset as I went through the mortgage process a few months ago. He basically did everything for me to make sure I was prequalified. He even recommended a mortgage insurance company because I was in unfamiliar territory. He continues to monitor and update me on any potential changes in the market. I highly recommend Mike to oversee your mortgage loan process."
"I recently closed on my loan for our house in the Key's and I must say the transaction was as easy and smooth as can be from start to finish. Mike Collada our loan officer and Mike Schoonover Partner/owner (Mike N Mike) were in constant communication with myself and all parties involved with my purchase. Moreover, I even paid down debt for a better rate, which required a credit re-score and these guys got it done fast. This helped us close on time. So big thanks for making our home ownership dream come true."
"I'll highly recommend to family, friends, coworkers to everybody. Miami Mortgage Brokers offer impeccable services and really looked out for my best interest. Mortgage Mike guided me through the entire loan process and was always honest with me."
"I can definitely recommend Mike. We went from finding a property to closing in 30 days! Mike is a true professional who puts his clients first-even following up with us while on vacation. Great personalized service. Mike is a pleasure to work with."
"Mike was great and helped me with my loan when I was turned down by a prior bank who did not review my tax returns. Highly recommend Mortgage Mike for all your home loan needs."
At On Mortgage, we proudly provide mortgage solutions to homebuyers and investors throughout Florida. Here are some of the cities we serve near Miami, but we aren’t limited to these locations:
• Boca Raton • Boynton Beach • Cape Coral • Clearwater • Coral Springs • Davie • Daytona Beach • Deerfield Beach • Doral • Fort Lauderdale • Hallandale Beach • Hialeah • Hollywood • Homestead • Jacksonville • Kendall • Lauderdale Lakes • Miami • Miami Beach • Miramar • Orlando • Parkland • Pembroke Pines • Pine Hills • Plantation • Pompano Beach • Port Saint Lucie • Saint Petersburg • Sunrise • Tallahassee • Tampa • West Palm Beach • Weston