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Maine Home Loans
Mortgage Broker in Maine | Travis Penny
From Portland to Presque Isle, I help Mainers buy and refinance homes. FHA, VA, USDA, conventional, jumbo, and self employed loans, all under one roof.
Reviewed by Travis Penny, NMLS 1649161
Last reviewed October 13, 2026
Travis Penny is a licensed mortgage broker (NMLS #1649161) with Vision Mortgage, LLC (NMLS #1286953), based at 352 Warren Avenue, Suite 6, Portland, Maine. He brokers FHA, VA, USDA, conventional, jumbo, and self employed home loans for buyers in every county in Maine, plus DSCR investor loans in the states listed on my Licensing page. Started in 2004 and I'm still here. Call or text (207) 615-7770.
What does a mortgage broker in Maine do?
I am Travis Penny, a mortgage broker with Vision Mortgage in Portland. I compare wholesale loan programs and guidelines for buyers and homeowners across Maine, rather than offering only one bank's loans. Call, text, or email me about your property and I will explain which options fit your file.
All loans are subject to credit and underwriting approval. Not all applicants will qualify. Program terms and availability can change. This page is for general education and is not a loan offer or a commitment to make a loan. Travis Penny, NMLS ID #1649161, is a mortgage broker with Vision Mortgage, LLC, NMLS #1286953. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Born and based in Maine
I have closed loans across every Maine county, and I know the lenders, the appraisers, and the quirks that come with each one.
Every major loan type
I work with FHA, VA, USDA, conventional, jumbo, and non QM programs. I'll match you to the right program, not the easiest one.
Real human, no call center
You reach me directly throughout the process, at the same number from application to keys, without a call center.
Your home in Maine or Florida, plus rentals in 38 states
I can do your primary or second home in Maine or Florida and your rental properties in 38 states with DSCR loans, all with one broker. DSCR loans are for investment properties only. Your own home is financed separately, with a loan program that fits how you'll live in it. Call or text 207-615-7770.
Why Maine buyers work with me
Buying in Maine is its own thing. Older housing stock, well and septic, oil tanks, mobile home parks, hunting camps, you name it. I know what underwriters will trip on before you ever write the offer. That alone saves deals. You can read more about Travis Penny and how I work, and agents can use my buydown sheet and preapprovals when writing offers.
Looking at a camp or home on leased land? Here's how I review leased land home loans.
Broker, bank, or mortgage company in Maine
A bank generally offers its own mortgage products. Some mortgage companies in Maine originate their own loans, while a broker works with multiple wholesale lenders. With Vision Mortgage, I compare available programs and guidelines for your credit, income, property, and down payment. The right fit depends on your file, not the name on a storefront.
Programs I close in Maine
- Maine FHA loans with 3.5% down for a score of 580 or higher
- Maine VA loans for eligible veterans and active duty (no down payment required with full entitlement)
- Maine USDA loans which doesn't require a down payment for eligible buyers in qualifying rural areas within income limits
- Conventional and jumbo loans for higher loan amounts
- second home loans in Maine
- Maine refinance options for homeowners reviewing an existing mortgage
- Self employed loans with bank statement and 1099 options
- Maine HELOC
- Maine home equity loans
- Maine bridge loans and HELOC options for buy before you sell scenarios
Tools while you shop
Run the numbers with the Maine mortgage calculator or read how Maine mortgage pricing works. Call, text, or email me afterward to talk about what fits your file.
Looking for land to build your own home? My Maine land loans guide covers buying the lot and building with one closing.
Specialty loan guides
Explore bank statement loans, 1099 mortgages, and other specialty programs. If you work in healthcare, compare nurse mortgage options and physician loan programs (often called doctor loans), or request a healthcare homebuying session.
Cities I work in across Maine
Local pages with real loan limits, neighborhood notes, and price ranges:
Don't see your town? I cover every Maine county. Just call.
Thinking about a move south?
A lot of my Maine clients eventually look at Florida. If that's you, I am licensed in both states, so I can map the whole transition. Read my Maine to Florida relocation guide, or compare costs side-by-side at Maine Florida Collective.
Buying in Old Orchard Beach?
OOB is its own market with its own rules: flood zones, seasonal rentals, condo conversions. My deep-dive town guide lives at oobhomes.com with neighborhood maps, comps, and short term rental rules.
Quick checklist
- Government and conventional programs
- Self employed loan options
- First time buyer guidance
- Refinance and cash out options
- Eligible gift funds and seller concessions

Frequently asked questions
Are you licensed in Maine?
Yes. I am Travis Penny, NMLS #1649161, a mortgage broker with Vision Mortgage, LLC, licensed in Maine and closing in every county in the state.
Which loan programs do you place in Maine?
FHA, VA, USDA, conventional, jumbo, and self employed programs including bank statement and 1099 options. I match your file to the program that actually fits, not the easiest one to push through.
Do you work with self employed Mainers?
Yes. Self employed buyers are a big part of what I do. Bank statement loans and 1099 only programs are available when tax returns do not tell the full story.
Do you serve buyers outside of Portland?
Yes. I cover every Maine county, from York to Aroostook. If you do not see your town listed, just call.
Keep exploring
This information is general education, not a loan offer or a commitment to lend. Down payment and credit requirements vary by client, property, and lender, and program guidelines change. For your own numbers, call or text me at (207) 615-7770 or email Travis@travis.mortgage.
What clients say
Read all reviewsTravis was great to work with. We were able to close in less than three weeks.
Travis by far is the best Mortgage Broker I have ever worked with. I am happy to refer Travis to friends and family.
Not sure which loan fits?
Answer seven quick questions and I'll point you to the right program.
Want a real human to walk you through this?
I'll lay out your options in plain English. No pressure, no scripts.