Mortgage Broker in Leesburg, FL
Home loans, mortgage pre-approval and help buying or selling a home in Leesburg, with one local professional who handles both the loan and the home search.
Looking for a mortgage broker in Leesburg?
William McElhill is a mortgage loan originator with NEXA Lending and a Realtor who helps buyers, sellers and homeowners in Leesburg and across Lake County. Leesburg sits between Lake Harris and Lake Griffin in Lake County, with lake homes, established neighborhoods and nearby 55+ communities.
Whether you need a home loan, a mortgage pre-approval in Leesburg, or help buying or selling a home, you can work with one person from your first question to the closing table.
Why work with a mortgage broker?
- Loan options compared from multiple wholesale lenders, not just one bank
- Pre-approval based on a real review of your file
- One contact for your loan and your home search
- Local knowledge of Leesburg and Lake County
Home loans in Leesburg
As a mortgage broker, William can compare loan options from multiple wholesale lenders, making it easier to match the loan to your goals, whether you are buying your first home in Leesburg, moving up, refinancing or investing.
FHA loans in Leesburg
Flexible credit guidelines that many first-time buyers use.
Learn more →VA loans in Leesburg
For eligible veterans, service members and surviving spouses.
Learn more →USDA loans
For homes in eligible areas. Parts of the Leesburg area may qualify, so check the USDA eligibility map first.
Learn more →Conventional loans
For established credit, for primary homes, second homes and rentals.
Learn more →Jumbo loans in Leesburg
For homes priced above the conforming loan limit.
Learn more →First-time home buyer loans
First-home options and down payment assistance where you qualify.
Learn more →Refinance in Leesburg
Change your rate or term, or use a cash-out refinance for home equity.
Learn more →DSCR & investment loans
Investment property loans that look at the rental income.
Learn more →Buying or selling a home in Leesburg
Because William is also a Realtor, he can help you search for homes for sale in Leesburg, write and negotiate your offer, and line up the financing at the same time.
- 55+ communities
- Lake homes
- Relocation to Leesburg
Selling first?
William can help you price your home, plan the timing of your sale and your next purchase, and talk through what your home may be worth in today's Leesburg market.
One team for your loan and your home search
Working with a realtor and loan officer in Leesburg who understands both sides of the deal means fewer handoffs, clearer timelines and one person to call. See how buying with one team works.
Plan & pre-approve
Set your budget and get a pre-approval before you shop.
Find your home
Search homes for sale with a price range that matches your approval.
Make your offer
Offer with your financing already reviewed.
Close
Inspection, appraisal and loan approval tracked by one person.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get pre-approved for a mortgage in Leesburg?
Start with a short conversation and an online application. William reviews your income, assets and credit, then issues a pre-approval letter based on a real review of your file. Having it before you tour homes in Leesburg shows sellers you are ready and helps you set a comfortable budget.
Can the same person be my realtor and my loan officer in Leesburg?
Yes. William is both a mortgage loan originator and a Realtor, so one person can guide your home search and your financing. You are always free to choose a different lender or a different agent at any time.
What loan programs are available for buying a home in Leesburg?
Common choices include FHA, VA, conventional and jumbo loans, plus USDA loans for homes in eligible areas. Investors often look at DSCR loans. The right program depends on your credit, down payment, the property and how you plan to use it. William compares the options with you side by side.
How long does it take to close on a house in Leesburg, Florida?
Many purchases close in roughly 30 to 45 days after a contract is signed, but timing depends on the loan program, appraisal, title work and how quickly documents come in. Getting pre-approved first and having your paperwork ready is the easiest way to keep your Leesburg closing on schedule.
Ready to buy or refinance in Leesburg?
Talk to William about your home loan or your home search in Leesburg.
William McElhill, Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS #2176490. NEXA Lending, NMLS #1660690. Licensed in Florida, Georgia and Texas. This is not a commitment to lend. All loans are subject to credit and property approval; programs, rates and terms change without notice and not every borrower will qualify. You are always free to choose your own lender and your own real estate agent.