The Highlander Mortgage Team

Highlander Mortgage is a full-service mortgage company located in Austin, Texas. We have been in business since 2008 and we are still going strong today by providing you with the lowest mortgage rates you'll find anywhere on the following home loans:

  • Conventional loans
  • FHA loans
  • VA loans
  • Jumbo loans
  • Home Equity loans
  • Purchase-money second liens
  • Primary Residence, Second Home, Investment Properties

We have a very simple operation with low overhead, so we are able to deliver the best possible service at the lowest possible price.  Also, we use the latest technology to ensure that your personal information stays secure. When it comes to security, most of our competitors do not have anything close to what we have!

 

We're not just loan officers - we're homeowners too!

We're not some call center guy in West Palm Beach who sees you as a number - we are Austin-area homeowners just like you are, or want to be! In fact, we were even first time home buyers once! We have bought homes, sold homes, made mortgage payments, called electricians and plumbers (after unsuccessfully trying to do our own repairs), made home improvements, mowed our own lawns, hired people to mow our lawns for us - you name it.

Our philosophy regarding home loans is very simple: no two clients are exactly alike and no two situations are exactly alike; therefore, a one-size-fits-all approach to mortgages is never in the best interest of our clients.

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We are long-term thinkers who advise our clients against "quick fixes" and in favor of long-term stability and personal wealth-building. The more money we can save our clients over the long term, the better. Our goal is to deliver a mortgage experience that is second-to-none so you will want to tell all your friends and family about us. We can't do that unless we provide exceptional customer service and rates that are the lowest in the marketplace.

At Highlander Mortgage, we believe that our first-class service should not stop once the transaction is complete. So we make sure that all of our clients understand that they can call us any time they have a question about anything related to mortgages. (Of course they can ask us a question about anything else, but we only claim to be experts when it comes to mortgages!)

Ashby McDonald, the owner, has over fifteen years of experience in the mortgage industry as a loan officer and broker. After obtaining a bachelor's degree in Finance from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, Ashby spent six years in corporate finance in the area of strategic planning and mergers and acquisitions. Then he found his true calling: to help individuals, rather than large corporations, achieve their financial dreams.

First-Time Home Buyers
If you are a first time home buyer, there are certain programs that Highlander Mortgage wants you to know about:

FHA loans only require 3.5% down!

FHA is the way to go if you have a steady job but not a lot of savings. You only need a 620 credit score and 3.5% down payment. What's even better: that 3.5% down payment can come from a family member!

A low-cost home loan with only 3% down is closer than you think!

With an uncertain economy and the lowest interest rates in history, 3% down is the way to go if you can qualify, and qualifying is a lot easier than you think with our low-cost 3% down options, designed to save you money now and in the future. There are income limitations for this type of loan, so click here for more details!

Austin Home Loan Information
Highlander Mortgage wants you to be armed with as much information as possible to make an informed decision about your Mortgage. That's why we have created a Texas Mortgage Crash Course that can answers some basic questions about Texas home loans.

Do You Have Mortgage Questions or Concerns?
If you have any home loan questions or concerns, please call us at (512) 501-3624 and speak with one of our experienced Loan Officers today or use our Ask an Expert interface and we will get back with you as soon as we can!

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Loan Programs

We can help you make a purchase, lower your payment, take cash out, or consolidate debt.

FHA Loans

VA Loans

Conventional Loans

Home Refinance Loans

Jumbo Home Loans

Home Purchase Loans

What our clients are saying

  • Look no further, Scott is the most professional Lender I've worked with. He's the most responsive and effective at getting my customers the best rate possible and then to... read more

    Steve Mullins Avatar Steve Mullins

    Highlander Mortgage helped me refinance my existing loan. Ashby worked quickly and efficiently to get me pre-approved. The closing process was fast and well-organized. His online portal made it very... read more

    Eunice Duong Avatar Eunice Duong

    Ashby was great to work with! The process was easy. I fully expected it to be difficult going into it, but Ashby made it seamless! I highly recommend Highlander mortgage... read more

    Christina Hladik Avatar Christina Hladik

    We worked with Mr. Scott Dill and just closed on our financing last Friday. As a self-employed individual, with banking having tightened up so much during the pandemic, Scott... read more

    Puru Agrawal Avatar Puru Agrawal
  • Ashby is so easy to work with and very helpful. He was able to get us a great interest rate in a tough market. I cannot recommend him enough.

    Konleigh Kemnitz Avatar Konleigh Kemnitz

    As a first time homebuyer, I can't recommend Ashby at Highlander Mortgage enough. Ashby's understanding of the nuances surrounding an ever changing market was key to us securing a good... read more

    Ivan Chow Avatar Ivan Chow

    Ashby truly is the best and I must say that from beginning to end my experience was nothing short of exceptional. Ashby was committed to efficiency and meticulousness and was... read more

    An Nguyen Avatar An Nguyen

    Ashby was great to work with as a first time homebuyer! He patiently explained many aspects of the borrowing process. He did all the behind the scenes work... read more

    Alex Santiago Avatar Alex Santiago
  • Our realtor recommended Scott Dill, and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the service he provided. We had some time constraints that he satisfied successfully, while getting us... read more

    Lillian Mayers Avatar Lillian Mayers

    I had a fantastic experience working with Ashby Mcdonald on the purchase of my new home. From start to finish, they made the entire process smooth, efficient, and stress-free. I... read more

    Roberto Campos Avatar Roberto Campos

    I had a great experience with Highlands Mortgage. As first time homebuyers, we were very grateful for Ashby‘s expertise. He made things full proof and kept us in line step-by-step... read more

    Stan Galanos Avatar Stan Galanos

    Ashby is incredibly sharp and was very helpful throughout our first home purchase. He guided us through every step with clear answers and sound advice. From proactively monitoring market rates... read more

    Ryan O'Leary Avatar Ryan O'Leary
  • Ashby and Highlander Mortgage are the best! We have worked with them on multiple homes over the years, and every time it has been a good experience. Ashby specifically is... read more

    Matthew Twite Avatar Matthew Twite

    I have had great experiences with Ashby on both of our transactions. We got condo mortgages from him twice, and he had the best rates and lowest fees. ... read more

    Nathan Hood Avatar Nathan Hood

    I was referred to Scott by a close friend. He was able to process and close my refinance within 3 weeks (after I had wasted 4 months with a... read more

    Rosie Johnson Avatar Rosie Johnson

    I rarely provide feedback. But in this instance, having received such a great service I am compelled to write. From the time I made the call to inquire on rates to... read more

    Rahul Desai Avatar Rahul Desai
  • I’m a first time homebuyer and Ashby was recommended to me by my mother, therefore, I knew I was in good hands. All I can say is wow! Ashby made my... read more

    Gabriel Ivarra Jr Avatar Gabriel Ivarra Jr

    First let me say it is rare to find someone in the industry who is honest and forth right. We were referred to Mr. Scott Dill by a friend he... read more

    illuminated revelation Avatar illuminated revelation

    Ashby was incredibly easy to work with and made the process smooth. He was able to find me a great rate and his communication was a 10/10 keeping me informed... read more

    Anudaan Arora Avatar Anudaan Arora

    Ashby was refreshingly straightforward and pragmatic. Having someone local and with his many years of experience made the process run smoothly. There were never any hoops to jump through or... read more

    Curtis E. Gardner Avatar Curtis E. Gardner