King COUNTY · WASHINGTON
Mortgage Broker in Burien, WA
A room used as a bedroom in a listing does not by itself settle its permitted status or how an appraiser will treat it.
Mortgage Lending Group LLC serves Burien from 123 2nd Ave S, Suite 230, Edmonds, WA 98020. Enrique Pelayo Jr, AMP · NMLS #131435 · English & Spanish.
Educational guidance · Updated 2026-09-28 · Our content standards
MORE THAN TWO DECADES OF EXPERIENCE
Enrique Pelayo Jr, AMPFounder of Mortgage Lending Group LLC. Personal guidance for home purchases, refinancing and equity decisions, in English and Spanish. Serving Seattle and nearby communities from Edmonds.
NMLS #131435 · Mortgage Lending Group LLC · CL-1157983
What does the AMP designation mean?
AMP stands for Accredited Mortgage Professional. The Mortgage Bankers Association awards this designation to graduates of its three-course School of Mortgage Banking. It represents additional professional education in the mortgage business.
That education complements Enrique’s hands-on experience explaining costs, choices and the mortgage process. The designation is separate from a state license and does not guarantee approval or a particular rate.
View Enrique’s AMP credential ↗ · MBA program requirements ↗BEFORE YOU CHOOSE A LOAN
Resolve permit questions on converted space
A room used as a bedroom in a listing does not by itself settle its permitted status or how an appraiser will treat it. Bring questions forward before a short financing deadline. Budget separately for any repair or documentation the lender requires, and avoid assuming all work can be completed after funding.
Will a recent remodel eliminate property-condition questions?
No. A remodel may still raise questions about permits, workmanship or unfinished items. The appraisal and lender review determine loan-specific conditions; the inspection serves your own evaluation of the home.
A local source for your property research
Burien’s Permit Center includes a permit-activity map and information about construction permits. When a listing shows converted space, an addition or a recently remodeled layout, compare the seller’s documentation with the city record and ask about any unresolved work.
Burien Permit Center ↗Source checked 2026-09-28 · Source publication date not provided. This is planning guidance, not a new-policy announcement.
Compare mortgage rates and assistance in Burien
Use the same property details, down payment and lock period when comparing Seattle and Washington mortgage rates. Include taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance and any association dues in your budget.
Considering help with closing cash? Read the WSHFC Home Advantage guide and ask a Commission-trained lender to confirm eligibility and participation. Assistance is a separate obligation; compare the repayment terms alongside the first mortgage.
Which loan limit applies to this property?
For 2026, the one-unit conforming limit in King and Snohomish counties is $1,063,750. The limit applies to the loan amount, not the purchase price. Auburn properties in Pierce County have the same 2026 one-unit limit. Verify the parcel’s county and number of units before choosing a program.
For example, a $1,100,000 purchase with 10% down produces a $990,000 base loan. That is below the county limit, but it does not establish eligibility or make a conforming loan cheaper than every jumbo alternative. Compare actual written offers and the cash left after closing.
Loan limits, high-balance loans and jumbo comparisons · FHFA’s current official tables
2026 figures checked September 28, 2026. No 2027 limit is assumed.
MAKE IT YOURS
Does the monthly cost fit your life?
Put an actual Burien property alongside your comfort limit. Use a lender estimate for principal, interest and mortgage insurance; add the costs it may leave out.
Fill in all six amounts to see the comparison. Enter 0 only for costs that do not apply.
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ALREADY OWN IN BURIEN?
Your next move might be staying put.
If you already own in Burien, start with a specific goal and your current loan statement. Compare keeping the existing mortgage with a refinance or a separate equity loan. Include the fees and remaining balance at your expected move date, and investigate the property questions above before committing funds to improvements.
The sample uses fictional numbers. A home-value estimate is not an appraisal, and equity is not automatically available to borrow.
Check the details at the source.
- Burien Permit Center ↗ — starting point for city services and property questions; a mailing address does not establish jurisdiction.
- CFPB: compare loan offers ↗ — compare the full terms and costs.
- Washington Commerce: homeownership resources ↗ — independent assistance and counseling resources.
These resources are independent of Mortgage Lending Group LLC. They do not endorse this guide. Availability, eligibility and property rules require current confirmation.
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This is a service-area guide, not a branch-office listing. Mortgage services are provided through Mortgage Lending Group LLC. Educational planning is not a rate quote, commitment, approval or individualized tax or legal advice. Rates, costs, eligibility and values vary. Professional background and licensing.