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    Dave Cook

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    26+ Years of expertise

    Branch Manager / Loan Officer

    Denver Mortgage Lounge | A Division of Luminate Bank

    Mortgage Loan Officer

    201 Columbine St, Suite 300Denver, CO 80206
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    About Dave

    I'm Dave Cook, founder of Denver Mortgage Lounge, a Division of Luminate Bank. With 26+ years in mortgage lending, I help individuals and families nationwide make confident mortgage and real estate decisions. My approach is simple: educate first, then help you find the strategy that fits your goals. I share practical mortgage insights, market education, homebuying strategies, and ways to build long-term wealth through real estate. NMLS #274175

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    Dave's Articles

    I Have a Great Mortgage Rate but Need Cash. Should I Use a HELOC?

    HELOC

    I Have a Great Mortgage Rate but Need Cash. Should I Use a HELOC?

    Millions of homeowners have substantial equity but don't want to give up a low first-mortgage rate. A HELOC can provide access to that equity without refinancing the existing mortgage—but that doesn't mean it's always the right move.

    Sep 10, 2026·7 min read·10
    HELOC
    Home Equity
    Buying a Home in Denver Right Now? Don't Let the Mortgage Rate Make the Decision for You

    Denver Real-Estate

    Buying a Home in Denver Right Now? Don't Let the Mortgage Rate Make the Decision for You

    Mortgage rates matter—but they're only one part of the homebuying equation. Here's why Denver buyers should consider the price, competition, negotiating leverage, monthly payment and long-term plan before deciding whether to buy or wait.

    Sep 8, 2026·6 min read·20
    Denver Real-Estate
    Mortgage Rates
    Seller Concessions: The Homebuying Tool More Buyers Should Be Using Right Now

    Home Buying

    Seller Concessions: The Homebuying Tool More Buyers Should Be Using Right Now

    Seller concessions are showing up in nearly two-thirds of Denver-area home sales—and smart buyers are using them for more than just closing costs. Learn how seller money can potentially reduce your cash to close, buy down your mortgage rate, or make a home more affordable.

    Sep 4, 2026·9 min read·150
    Home Buying
    Mortgage Planning
    I Have a 3% Mortgage Rate. Am I Crazy to Move?

    Mortgage Rates

    I Have a 3% Mortgage Rate. Am I Crazy to Move?

    Millions of homeowners are holding onto historically low mortgage rates—and wondering whether moving would be a huge financial mistake. A 3% mortgage is incredibly valuable, but your interest rate shouldn't make every other decision for you.

    Aug 29, 2026·9 min read·60
    Mortgage Rates
    Real Estate
    Should I Buy a House Before I Sell My Current One?

    Real Estate

    Should I Buy a House Before I Sell My Current One?

    Found your next home but haven't sold your current one yet? Learn the different ways homeowners can buy before selling, how existing equity can potentially help fund the next purchase, what happens when you have two mortgage payments, and why selling first isn't always your only option.

    Aug 26, 2026·10 min read·70
    Real Estate
    Mortgage Rates
    Should I Buy a Home or Keep Renting? 7 Questions to Ask Yourself

    Real Estate

    Should I Buy a Home or Keep Renting? 7 Questions to Ask Yourself

    Buying isn't automatically better than renting—and renting isn't automatically wasting money. Here are seven questions to help you decide whether buying a home makes sense for your finances, lifestyle and long-term goals.

    Aug 24, 2026·7 min read·60
    Real Estate
    Home Buying

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