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Kris Brian Named a Non-QM Hero by eRESI Mortgage

Kris Brian Named a Non-QM Hero by eRESI Mortgage

Apr 30, 2026

Lake Forest, IL, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation (DRMC) is proud to announce that SVP of Specialty Mortgage Products Kris Brian has...

Paul Diamond and Diana Whitmire Named Among the Most Influential Mortgage Executives of 2025

Paul Diamond and Diana Whitmire Named Among the Most Influential Mortgage Executives of 2025

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Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation Named a Top 50 Best Mortgage Company to Work For

Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation Named a Top 50 Best Mortgage Company to Work For

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The Market Shifts As the Fed Cuts Rates Again

The Market Shifts As the Fed Cuts Rates Again

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Trigger Leads Reform Becomes Law

Trigger Leads Reform Becomes Law

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What Homebuyers in Lake Orion Should Know About Property Taxes & Insurance

What Homebuyers in Lake Orion Should Know About Property Taxes & Insurance

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How Much Home Can You Afford in Denver?

How Much Home Can You Afford in Denver?

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Understanding the Latest on Mortgage Trigger Leads: New Developments and What It Means for You

Understanding the Latest on Mortgage Trigger Leads: New Developments and What It Means for You

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2025 Conforming Loan Limits Increase: What Homebuyers Need to Know

2025 Conforming Loan Limits Increase: What Homebuyers Need to Know

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Why Netting Your Escrow Account During a Refinance Can Be a Smart Move

Why Netting Your Escrow Account During a Refinance Can Be a Smart Move

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Understanding the Latest on Mortgage Trigger Leads: New Developments and What It Means for You

Understanding the Latest on Mortgage Trigger Leads: New Developments and What It Means for You

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How to Switch Homeowners Insurance (Without the Headache)

How to Switch Homeowners Insurance (Without the Headache)

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Navigating the New Realtor Commission Rules: DRMC’s Commitment to Clarity and Support

Navigating the New Realtor Commission Rules: DRMC’s Commitment to Clarity and Support

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Ways To Use Your Home’s Equity To Pay For Home Improvements

Ways To Use Your Home’s Equity To Pay For Home Improvements

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HUD Announces Changes To Its FHA 203(k) Program – For Better or Worse?

HUD Announces Changes To Its FHA 203(k) Program – For Better or Worse?

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Staying Afloat in Shifting Tides: Understanding Commission Policies Post-NAR Settlement

Staying Afloat in Shifting Tides: Understanding Commission Policies Post-NAR Settlement

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An Open Letter to Our Realtor Partners

An Open Letter to Our Realtor Partners

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What the Super Bowl Can Teach You About Buying a Home

What the Super Bowl Can Teach You About Buying a Home

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Happy MLK Day

Happy MLK Day

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Navigating the World of Mortgage Trigger Leads: Insights from Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation

Navigating the World of Mortgage Trigger Leads: Insights from Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation

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2024 FHFA Mortgage Loan Limit Increase: Maximize Your Home Buying Potential

2024 FHFA Mortgage Loan Limit Increase: Maximize Your Home Buying Potential

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Happy Thanksgiving from DRMC

Happy Thanksgiving from DRMC

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Stars, Stripes, and Liberty: Celebrating the 4th of July

Stars, Stripes, and Liberty: Celebrating the 4th of July

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How the Recent MIP Cut Can Make Homeownership More Affordable for You

How the Recent MIP Cut Can Make Homeownership More Affordable for You

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Maximizing Your Home Loan Experience: Why Choosing a Local Lender Matters

Maximizing Your Home Loan Experience: Why Choosing a Local Lender Matters

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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa from all of us at Diamond Residential

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa from all of us at Diamond Residential

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Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation Loan Officer Partners With Local Non-Profit To Help Feed Children

Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation Loan Officer Partners With Local Non-Profit To Help Feed Children

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Tips to Lower Your Energy Bill

Tips to Lower Your Energy Bill

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Factors That Affect Property Value

Factors That Affect Property Value

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Buying a home as an unmarried couple

Buying a home as an unmarried couple

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Non-QM in a nutshell

Non-QM in a nutshell

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What is private mortgage insurance (PMI)

What is private mortgage insurance (PMI)

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Do Mortgage Pre-Approvals Expire?

Do Mortgage Pre-Approvals Expire?

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Does your home need a curb appeal boost?

Does your home need a curb appeal boost?

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7 Easy and Painless Ways to Save Up for a House

7 Easy and Painless Ways to Save Up for a House

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Mind Your DTI

Mind Your DTI

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When Refinancing Is Strongly Recommended

When Refinancing Is Strongly Recommended

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Mistakes To Avoid As A First Time Homebuyer

Mistakes To Avoid As A First Time Homebuyer

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Factors to Consider When Buying Your First Home

Factors to Consider When Buying Your First Home

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What is a Virtual Open House and Should I Have One?

What is a Virtual Open House and Should I Have One?

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Top Five Tips on How to Stage Your Home For a Quick Sale

Top Five Tips on How to Stage Your Home For a Quick Sale

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7 Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

7 Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

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Happy Holidays from Diamond Residential

Happy Holidays from Diamond Residential

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7 Home Buying Tips For The Single Homebuyer

7 Home Buying Tips For The Single Homebuyer

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How to get a mortgage loan if you are self-employed

How to get a mortgage loan if you are self-employed

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Making Your Home Senior Friendly

Making Your Home Senior Friendly

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Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

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How often can you refinance your home

How often can you refinance your home

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Let's talk about credit. What Is a Good Credit Score?

Let's talk about credit. What Is a Good Credit Score?

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Fall is A Beautiful Time of Year

Fall is A Beautiful Time of Year

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What are Mortgage Closing Costs?

What are Mortgage Closing Costs?

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8 Tips for Closing on Your Home Quickly

8 Tips for Closing on Your Home Quickly

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Is Mortgage Life Insurance Really Worth It?

Is Mortgage Life Insurance Really Worth It?

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The 8 Different Types of Interior Design

The 8 Different Types of Interior Design

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What Is A Contingent House Listing

What Is A Contingent House Listing

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What Is A Bridge Loan And What Can You Use It For

What Is A Bridge Loan And What Can You Use It For

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Understanding the Defaulting Process on a Mortgage

Understanding the Defaulting Process on a Mortgage

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5 Ways In Which Buying A Home Can Go Wrong

5 Ways In Which Buying A Home Can Go Wrong

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Back to Basics: Purchase Vs. Refinance

Back to Basics: Purchase Vs. Refinance

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What to Know Before You Sell Your Home As a Short Sale

What to Know Before You Sell Your Home As a Short Sale

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Six Easy Summer Home Projects to Boost Your Curb Appeal

Six Easy Summer Home Projects to Boost Your Curb Appeal

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How to Make An Offer On A Home

How to Make An Offer On A Home

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Getting Your Backyard BBQ Ready For The Summer

Getting Your Backyard BBQ Ready For The Summer

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Benefits Of Owning a Rental Property

Benefits Of Owning a Rental Property

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Calculating How Much Home You Can Afford

Calculating How Much Home You Can Afford

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Top 6 Questions To Ask Your Real Estate Agent

Top 6 Questions To Ask Your Real Estate Agent

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Choosing The Right Mortgage Lender

Choosing The Right Mortgage Lender

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8 “Must Nots” During The Home Loan Process

8 “Must Nots” During The Home Loan Process

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5 Common Mistakes New Homeowners Make

5 Common Mistakes New Homeowners Make

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The Most Essential Tools You Will Need As A New Homeowner

The Most Essential Tools You Will Need As A New Homeowner

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Renting versus Buying a Home - Which one is right for you?

Renting versus Buying a Home - Which one is right for you?

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Be Alert: Red Flags When Touring Homes

Be Alert: Red Flags When Touring Homes

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What Documents Will I Need to Apply For a Mortgage?

What Documents Will I Need to Apply For a Mortgage?

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What Is A Mortgage Credit Report?

What Is A Mortgage Credit Report?

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Spring Home Checklist: Top 7 Items

Spring Home Checklist: Top 7 Items

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The 3 Items Underwriters Check When Reviewing Your File

The 3 Items Underwriters Check When Reviewing Your File

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Should You Use A Real Estate Agent or Sell Your Own Home?

Should You Use A Real Estate Agent or Sell Your Own Home?

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Ways in Which You Can Use Your Tax Return

Ways in Which You Can Use Your Tax Return

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Reasons to Use A Local Lending & Real Estate Team

Reasons to Use A Local Lending & Real Estate Team

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Decluttering Your Home In 5 Steps

Decluttering Your Home In 5 Steps

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6 Tips To Keep Your Personal Information Safe

6 Tips To Keep Your Personal Information Safe

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20% Down - Is That A Myth Or Is It Reality?

20% Down - Is That A Myth Or Is It Reality?

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Deciding Where To Live: What Items To Consider

Deciding Where To Live: What Items To Consider

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Bringing You Up to Speed About “Escrow”

Bringing You Up to Speed About “Escrow”

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Your Timeline for an Easy and Stress-Free Move

Your Timeline for an Easy and Stress-Free Move

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Thinking About “Shopping Your Mortgage Lender”?

Thinking About “Shopping Your Mortgage Lender”?

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Breaking Down Your Mortgage Payment in 4 Letters

Breaking Down Your Mortgage Payment in 4 Letters

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What to Do After You Get Pre-Approved

What to Do After You Get Pre-Approved

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The Difference Between Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval

The Difference Between Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval

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