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    Matt Stein

    @mattstein

    6+ Years of expertise

    Certified Mortgage Planner | NMLS# 2003380

    Delmar Mortgage

    Mortgage Loan Officer

    Overland Park, KS
    3Articles
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    About Matt

    Matt built a 20-year career in automotive retail, including 13+ years managing dealership operations, before moving into mortgages. Since 2020, he's brought that same customer-first approach to his work as a Mortgage Planner, helping clients understand their options and choose the loan that truly fits their needs. A Kansas City native, Matt's a diehard Royals (no matter how bad they are) and Chiefs fan. Off the clock, he's usually traveling, golfing or spending time with his wife and three kids.

    Matt's Articles

    Best Home Buyer Loans 2026: Rates, Points & Fees Compared

    Best Home Buyer Loans 2026: Rates, Points & Fees Compared

    Mortgage Planning
    First-Time Buyer

    by Matt Stein

    Jul 23, 2026
    10 min read
    6
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    Mortgage Pre-Approval: The Power of Upfront Transparency

    Mortgage Pre-Approval: The Power of Upfront Transparency

    Mortgage Finance
    Home Buying

    by Matt Stein

    Jul 21, 2026
    6 min read
    7
    1
    How DSCR Loans Work: A Guide for First-Time Investors (2026)

    How DSCR Loans Work: A Guide for First-Time Investors (2026)

    Real Estate
    Mortgage Loans

    by Matt Stein

    Jul 21, 2026
    4 min read
    5
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    Chad Wagner• 1 months agoRe:Mortgage Pre-Approval: The Power of Upfront Transparency

    Matt, the "Friday afternoon disaster" framing really lands, that late-stage DTI surprise is exactly what buyers don't see coming. Question on the 401(k) loan point: when a buyer takes one out to cover down payment or closing costs, does the repayment count against DTI the same way other debt does, or is it treated differently since they're essentially paying themselves back? Trying to understand whether that move helps or hurts qualification.

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    Matt Stein

    Chad, great question about the 401 (k) loan. That doesn't count against the DTI. The lender will just need documentation showing that the loan was taken out.

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