Denver metro mortgage lender
Home loans for Denver-area buyers and homeowners
I'm Peter Pritchard, owner of Animas Mountain Mortgage. My office is in Durango, and my Colorado license lets me help buyers and homeowners anywhere in the state, including Denver and the surrounding metro area. I've closed loans for clients in Denver and nearby communities, and the process is the same as it is at home: I compare multiple lenders, recommend the option that fits, and stay your single point of contact through closing.
If you live on the Front Range and are also shopping for a second home or cabin in Southwest Colorado, I can help with that loan too.
- Purchase loans: conventional, FHA, VA and jumbo
- Refinancing, including cash-out
- Condo financing and building reviews
- Reverse mortgages for homeowners 62 and older
Areas I serve
Serving Denver and the surrounding area
- Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster and Thornton
- Littleton, Englewood, Centennial and Highlands Ranch
- Parker, Castle Rock and Douglas County
- Broomfield, Boulder and the rest of the metro area
Loan options include FHA, VA, jumbo, refinancing and reverse mortgages. Buying in the mountains too? See second home loans.
Good to know
Good to know before you buy in the Denver area
Metropolitan districts
Many newer subdivisions around Denver are in metro districts, which add their own property tax. That tax counts when a lender figures what you qualify for, so I look at the actual tax bill for the home you're considering.
Condo approvals
Some condo buildings don't meet FHA or conventional lender requirements. Knowing a building's status early can save you an appraisal fee and a lost contract.
Older homes
If the house you love needs work, a renovation loan (FHA 203(k) or Fannie Mae HomeStyle) can include the cost of repairs in the mortgage. See FHA loans.
See areas I serve in Colorado.
Steps for a Denver-area purchase
- Get pre-approved so your offer can compete
- Looking at condos? I check the building's lender approval status early
- I compare lenders and walk you through the options side by side
- You get updates at every step through closing
Visit my Durango office
My office is in Durango at 1099 Main Ave, Suite 305, but Front Range clients don't need to make the drive. We work by phone, email and video, and you close at a title company near you and the property, or virtually with advance notice.
“As a first-time homebuyer I really appreciated how patient and knowledgeable he was.”
— Wes W.“He's extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and patient.”
— Karen B.Read more reviews or see them on Google.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Why use a Durango lender for a Denver-area home?
My license covers the whole state, and like a broker, I compare multiple lenders for you. You get one point of contact who answers the phone and keeps you updated from application to closing.
Can you help with a Denver home and a mountain property?
Yes. I can help with a primary home on the Front Range and with a second home or cabin in Southwest Colorado.
No obligation
Buying or refinancing on the Front Range?
Call or text 970-828-1610 or start your pre-qualification online. We work by phone, email and video, and you close at a title company near you.