FAQ
Mortgage Questions, Answered
What areas does Rebel Lending serve?
We are licensed in Ohio and Pennsylvania. We're based in Poland, Ohio, and all Pennsylvania loans are handled by Luke Schuster, NMLS #562548.
Do you serve Youngstown, Boardman, Warren and the rest of the Mahoning Valley?
Yes. We're based in Poland, Ohio and help buyers and homeowners across Mahoning and Trumbull counties, including Youngstown, Boardman, Austintown, Canfield, Poland, Warren and the rest of Trumbull County, plus other Ohio cities.
Do you help with mortgages in Sharon and Hermitage, PA?
Yes. Rebel Lending is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (Mortgage Broker License No. 119575), and all Pennsylvania loans, including Sharon, Hermitage and the rest of Mercer County, are handled by Luke Schuster, NMLS #562548.
Are you a bank or a mortgage broker?
Rebel Lending Mortgage Company LLC (NMLS #2758542) is a mortgage broker. We compare loan options from multiple lenders instead of offering just one bank's programs.
Can you help with FHA and VA loans in the Youngstown area?
I'm self-employed. Can I still get a mortgage?
Often, yes. Bank statement loans can use your business or personal bank deposits to show income instead of tax returns. Terms and eligibility vary by lender.
Do you help first-time home buyers?
Yes. We work with FHA, conventional, VA and USDA loans, and eligible buyers may qualify for Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) or Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) programs.
What loan types can you help with?
FHA, VA, USDA, conventional, jumbo, bank statement / self-employed loans, OHFA and PHFA programs, and refinancing.
Who are Rebel Lending's loan officers?
Luke Schuster (NMLS #562548), Isaac Schuster (NMLS #1949316), O'Keal Gist (NMLS #2016576), Brittney Nicholson (NMLS #2698105) and Jason Peterson (NMLS #2812619). See our team page for contact details.
Is Rebel Lending licensed?
Yes. Rebel Lending Mortgage Company LLC is NMLS #2758542, holds Ohio RMLA Certificate of Registration No. RM.805501.000 and PA Mortgage Broker License No. 119575. You can verify us on NMLS Consumer Access.
How do I get pre-approved?
Fill out the short contact form on our homepage, start the full online application, or call (330) 406-3008. Pre-approval requires a completed application, credit review and documentation.
Rebel Lending Mortgage Company LLC, NMLS #2758542. (330) 406-3008. Ohio RMLA Certificate of Registration No. RM.805501.000; PA Mortgage Broker License No. 119575. NMLS Consumer Access. Equal Housing Opportunity. This is not a commitment to lend. All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting guidelines and property eligibility; programs, rates and terms vary by lender and may change without notice.