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

  • As a first time buyer, I am very happy to have worked with Highlander Mortgage. Ashby was very responsive and helpful, answering my many questions and making sure I thoroughly... read more

    John Pappas Avatar John Pappas

    I literally never write reviews, but my experience with Ashby deserves more than 5 stars. As a first time home buyer, he made the whole process a breeze. He proved... read more

    Caleb Theimer Avatar Caleb Theimer

    5 Stars! I've done 2 mortgages and 2 Refi's with Scott and his team, and they are fantastic to work with. Scott is super responsive and on top... read more

    Scott Gilger Avatar Scott Gilger

    Scott was a pleasure to work with, he was extremely responsive and proactive throughout the entire process and he went above and beyond to ensure we close the deal as... read more

    Balint Kurnasz Avatar Balint Kurnasz
  • 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

    First-time homebuyer here! I gotta say I was STRESSED. Scott was there to reassure me the whole way. He always answered calls and texts, had ALL the answers, worked hard... read more

    Heather England Avatar Heather England

    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

    Scott is the man for the lowest interest rates and high level of service. When partnering with a Lender for a home purchase you need someone with professionalism... read more

    Ainsley Mullins Avatar Ainsley Mullins
  • I can’t say enough great things about my experience working with Ashby as my mortgage consultant! From start to finish, he was incredibly helpful, professional, and most importantly—educational. As a... read more

    John Marques Avatar John Marques

    I worked with Ashby at Highlander on a refinance for my home. It was my first time going through a refinance and Ashby was a great resource for answering my... read more

    Kelsy Kliesen Avatar Kelsy Kliesen

    I had a great experience with Ashby and Highlander Mortgage. They not only had the lowest rate, he was very responsive to my questions as well. Much better experience than... read more

    Justin Hallonquist Avatar Justin Hallonquist

    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 and the team here were very helpful in securing a loan for a home purchase. He helped offer advice on the best approach to navigating both a sale and... read more

    Jim Chesters Avatar Jim Chesters

    I can’t say enough about the exceptional service I received from Ashby and Highlander Morgan. My wife and I had a unique financial situation that didn’t fit the standard lending... read more

    Tiffany Solis Avatar Tiffany Solis

    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

    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
  • 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

    Transparent and efficient!

    Wanda Hernández Avatar Wanda Hernández

    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

    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