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Your Regional Sales Leader!

We make the home loan process as simple as possible by guiding you through every step.

Terry Lockery

Regional Sales Leader

NMLSR: 120128

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Terry Lockery (NMLSR ID: 120128) is a Mortgage Consultant and Regional Sales Leader with over 20 years’ experience in the Mortgage Industry. His extensive experience has prepared him to handle any and all lending situations, rather it be guiding and educating a first time home buyer through their first purchase or traversing the complexities of a jumbo loan for luxury properties. Terry excels and takes pride in finding the right loan for all his clients. Refinances, Purchases, Government loans, Terry can do them all.

Terry believes in fostering long term relationships and that communication is key. It is this approach that has allowed him to be a leader in the industry year over year and empowered him to become the preferred lending partner for Houlihan Lawrence.   He is always available for questions throughout the loan process, as well as after closing.  His knowledge and experience are never limited a single transaction or ceases once the loan is closed. Terry will exceed your expectations every step of the way! 

When Terry finds spare time, he enjoys golfing, grilling and going to the beach for a nice BBQ and family time.
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Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Mortgage Origination Companies

Home financing tailored to meet your needs

We have a full suite of mortgage programs to meet your needs and give you a competitive edge:

  • 01
    Fixed & adjustable rate mortgages
  • 02
    Federal Housing administration loans (FHA)
  • 03
    Veterans affairs loans (VA)
  • 04
    Renovation financing
  • 05
    Jumbo loans

Know Your Monthly Mortgage Payment

Mortgage Amount, $
270,000
Total Cost Of Mortgage, $
703,080.00
Monthly payment:
1,953.00
P&I
Insurance
Taxes
PMI
HOA

Rental information

Property information

Loan information

Taxes and insurance information

Financial analysis
Plain English help
Rent
Buy
Total rent or P&I payments, $
129,992
68,300
Taxes and insurance, $
6,000
47,500
Total Mortgage Insurance, $
0
6,750
Total maintenance and HOA dues, $
0
5,000
Total payments
135,992
127,550
Rent
Buy
Average Monthly Payment, $
2,267
2,126
Monthly Rent Savings, $
141
Total income tax savings, $
0
19,375
Total Rent Details
-27,817
House Appreciation Value, $
382,884
Proceeds Minus Selling Costs, $
22,973
Minus Loan Balance, $
240,047
Recover Initial Down Payment, $
30,000
Recover Loan closing Costs, $
10,000
Home Purchase Benefits
79,864

Is it financially better to buy a home or to rent? The answer to this question depends upon how much the home costs, how much you are paying for rent, and how much you will have to pay each year in order to maintain your home.

If you were to pay 2,000 per month, for example, and the average rental payment increase was 4, you would pay 135,992 in a 5 year period toward rent and insurance. If you purchased a home and borrowed 270,000 with a 3 interest rate, and you paid 5,000 every year toward its maintenance/HOA dues, you could expect to pay a total amount of 127,550 in a 5 year period. For property taxes and insurance, you pay 7,500 in taxes each year and your annual insurance amount is 2,000.

When you consider your tax benefits and the appreciation of your home, however, you will actually MAKE money by purchasing a home. If your home shows an annual appreciation of 5 and your selling cost is 6, your house appreciation value will be 382,884. As a result, your total home purchase benefit will amount to 79,864.

What my clients say...

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Katherine Konopka

5.0

Rye, NY

Mar 22, 2025

Great communication and worked hard to overcome obstacles

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Patricia D. Geoghegan

5.0

Rye, NY

Mar 13, 2025

Despite issues from Coop management, problems were solved and loan closed on time

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Nancy B. Kennedy

5.0

Croton On Hudson, NY

Feb 18, 2025

Super easy transaction from beginning to close

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Carlos Bermudez

5.0

Newburgh, NY

Dec 15, 2024

The entire process was seamless and great.

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Ryan Brown

5.0

Darien, CT

Nov 29, 2024

Service and advise were exceptiona.l.

SH

Sarah Hnath

5.0

Stratford, CT

Oct 20, 2024

Communicative, supportive, and overall made a large purchase as smooth as possible. Not to mention Terry and his team were a pleasure to work with! In the words of my lawyer who has been doing this for 40 years, this mortgage broker has been one of the most efficient and on top of things group I’ve ever dealt with.

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Francis Salem

5.0

Stamford, CT

Sep 26, 2024

Terry did what he said he was going to do and was pleasant and supportive the whole way through. He communicated regularly and worked to get us the best deal. Would highly recommend him and his team-they were all great.

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Ann Salem

5.0

Stamford, CT

Sep 24, 2024

We had a short window to get this loan completed and it was able to be completed on time

SJ

Susan Janart

5.0

Stamford, CT

Sep 18, 2024

Terry is professional, knowledgeable, and always available to answer any questions. He was able to close on my clients within a short period of time and was true to his word.

DG

Dipali Gujarathi

5.0

Greenwich, CT

Sep 5, 2024

Great service

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George Benitez

4.8

Darien, CT

Sep 3, 2024

This was our first time purchasing a home, and Terry's dedication made us confident every step of the way.

BG

Bradford Ganz

5.0

Weston, CT

Aug 26, 2024

Wonderful communication and able to answer all questions/concerns promptly

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Susil Subudhi

5.0

Greenwich, CT

Aug 24, 2024

Professionalism was at good level

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Nebojsa Kezunovic

5.0

Stamford, CT

Jul 17, 2024

Personalized approach that guided us through this process.

TC

Toni Chrystal

5.0

Scarsdale, NY

Jul 17, 2024

I recently enjoyed working with Terry Lockery, a mortgage broker, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. Terry was incredibly responsive and easy to reach throughout the entire process. His expertise and knowledge were evident from start to finish, ensuring everything went smoothly. My client was equally impressed and very satisfied with the level of service Terry provided. I highly recommend Terry Lockery for anyone needing a top-notch mortgage broker. He's the best. Toni C.

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George Salame

5.0

Mount Vernon, NY

Jun 20, 2024

See you on the Next purchase. Best Regards

MP

Moinak Paul

5.0

Greenwich, CT

Jul 17, 2024

Terry guided us through the entire process step by step . Being first time home buyers we had lots of questions which he patiently answered. His entire team was great . I highly recommend their service.

President and CEO - Justin Messer

Justin Messer

President and CEO

"Our mission is to provide financing solutions that positively impact lives and make a difference in the communities where we lend."

4.93 of 5.00

Our average client rating. YTD 12/2021 on experience.com

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I'm here to answer all
your mortgage questions

  • Do I need to save for a 20% down payment?

    No! With FHA loans you can get approved for as little as 3.5% down, VA and USDA loans can offer you $0-down options, and with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) you can get into your new home with less than a 20% down payment. Whatever your situation, you have options.

  • Are Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval the same thing?

    No. Pre-qualification and pre-approval are two different things. Pre-qualification means that a mortgage lender has reviewed your financial records and believes you will qualify for a loan. A pre-approval is a conditional committment from a lender that they will lend you the money for a mortgage.

  • What's the difference between an adjustable and a fixed rate mortgage?

    A fixed rate mortgage means that the interest rate is set when you take out the loan and will not change. With an adjustable rate mortgage, the interest rate may go up or down after a certain amount of time. Many adjustable rate mortgages will start at a lower interest rate than fixed rate mortgages.

  • What is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

    Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is a type of insurance you may be required to pay if you are taking out a conventional mortgage with a downpayment that is less than 20% of the home's overall value. If you refinance your home with a conventional loan and your equity is less than 20% of the home's value, you may also be required to pay PMI. Private Mortgage Insurance protects the lender in the event that you stop making payments on your loan.

  • Can I access my home equity before I finish paying off my loan?

    Yes! Your mortgage advisor can help you find the right refinance and reverse mortgage options to help you access your home equity before you've finished paying off your loan. This can help with covering the cost of remodels, college tuition, long-term care plans, and more! Talk to your mortgage advisor to find out how you can access your home equity to cover any of your life's needs.

  • What do I do if I can't afford my mortgage payment anymore?

    The first thing you should do in the event that you can't afford your mortgage payements anymore is reach out to your lender. An experienced mortgage advisor can help you find options, such as refinancing or restructuring your loan, to help you keep up with your payments. Always reach out to your lender to ensure that you can keep up with your payments and stay in your home.

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Terry Lockery

Terry Lockery

Regional Sales Leader

NMLSR: 120128

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