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Quick answer: Brooke Fields (NMLS #1484840) is a Mortgage Loan Consultant with First United Mortgage Group at 1400 W. Main St. in Durant, OK. She's worked in mortgage lending since 2013 and helps buyers with first homes, move-up homes, FHA, VA and conventional loans, construction and renovation loans, and refinancing in both Oklahoma and Texas. Call her at (580) 367-0593. We're glad to welcome her as a Love My Texoma Home preferred lender.
🏡 Meet Brooke Fields: A Durant Lender Who Makes the Money Side Make Sense
Brooke Fields, Mortgage Loan Consultant at First United Mortgage Group in Durant. Photo courtesy of Brooke Fields.
Buying a home around Lake Texoma is exciting, but the money side is where most people get nervous. What will my payment be? Can I even qualify? What happens after I apply? This Vendor Spotlight is Brooke Fields with First United Mortgage Group in Durant, a lender whose whole approach is built around answering those questions clearly.
👋 Who Is Brooke Fields?
Brooke has been in the mortgage industry since 2013, and she hasn't stayed in one lane. She's worked in processing, in production management and in lending. That matters to you as a buyer. When your lender has sat on the processing side, she knows what's happening behind the scenes on your file and can tell you what's coming next instead of leaving you guessing.
Outside the office, Brooke is a wife and a mom of two, and her business runs on relationships. She wants to be the person you can still call after closing day, whether it's a question about your loan, a thought about refinancing down the road or a friend who's starting their own search.
💙 Who Is First United Mortgage Group?
First United Mortgage Group is the mortgage arm of First United Bank, a name most folks in Durant already know. One thing worth knowing as a buyer: First United keeps underwriting, processing, closing and funding under one roof instead of handing your file off to outside companies. Fewer handoffs usually means fewer surprises.
Brooke works out of the Durant office at 1400 W. Main St. If you're relocating, our Moving to Durant, Oklahoma articles are a good place to get your bearings.
🏦 What Can Brooke Help You With?
Brooke told us she focuses on four main situations, and her First United profile lists the loan types she works with:
- Financing your first home: walking you through what you qualify for and how to get there. Our first-time home buyer programs guide is a good primer before you call.
- Buying your next home: moving up, downsizing or relocating. If you also need to sell, see selling your Texoma home.
- FHA loans: a common route for buyers with a smaller down payment.
- VA loans: for eligible veterans and service members. Past clients have specifically praised her VA closings.
- Conventional loans: the traditional path for many purchases.
- Construction loans: for building from the ground up.
- Renovation loans: for buying a home that needs work and financing the updates.
- Refinancing: lowering a payment, changing your term or adjusting your rate.
Eligibility and terms depend on you and the property, so the best next step is a conversation with Brooke.
🌱 Why First-Time Buyers Are Her Favorite
Ask Brooke what she loves most about her job and first-time buyers come up fast. She loves teaching, and she loves showing people that owning a home may be closer than they think.
Plenty of would-be buyers assume they need more savings, a better score or a different job before they can even start. Sometimes that's true. Sometimes it isn't. The only way to know is to sit down with someone who will walk through your real numbers and give you a straight answer.
🤝 Real Conversations, Clear Explanations, No Pressure
Brooke's approach is simple, and it's one we appreciate:
- Real conversations. You talk with a person, not a script.
- Clear explanations. You should understand your options, and it's always okay to ask questions.
- No pressure. You move at a pace that feels right.
She also says getting approved is only part of the job. Making sure the payment actually fits your life matters just as much. A loan that works on paper but stretches your monthly budget isn't a win, and we like that she keeps that front and center.
💬 "If I'm Not Worried, Then You Don't Get to Be Worried!"
That's what Brooke tells her clients, and it says a lot about her style. Buying a home can feel overwhelming. Her goal is to make it manageable by explaining what happens next at every step.
🔨 Building or Renovating Near the Lake
A lot of people come to Texoma wanting to build their own place or fix up an older home. Brooke handles both construction and renovation financing, and one of her past clients told the story of switching to her after a rough start elsewhere and finally getting their construction loan closed. Before you start, read our new construction guide, our guide to buying land in Texoma, and our spotlights on Ward Construction and Clark Excavation.
📍 Buying in Durant, Denison, Sherman and Around Lake Texoma
Lake Texoma sits right on the state line, and plenty of our buyers are looking on both sides of it. Brooke told us she works with clients in both Oklahoma and Texas, which helps if you're comparing a home in Durant with one in Denison or Sherman. Just mention the property's location when you call.
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❓ Questions to Ask Any Lender Before You Buy
- Which loan options fit my budget, credit and down payment, and what are the tradeoffs?
- What will my full monthly payment look like, including taxes and insurance?
- What documents will you need from me, and when?
- What's the typical timeline from application to closing?
- Do you lend on rural, acreage or lake properties, and does the property's state matter?
A good lender welcomes these questions. If you're a tribal citizen, also read our guide to Native American homebuyer programs in Oklahoma and ask any lender which programs they offer. Once you're under contract, read up on which contingencies to include when buying on Lake Texoma and how the closing process works in Texas and Oklahoma.
📞 How to Reach Brooke Fields
Brooke's "Borrow With Brooke" banner. Image courtesy of Brooke Fields.
- Loan officer: Brooke Fields, Mortgage Loan Consultant
- Phone: (580) 367-0593
- Office: (580) 634-6050
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 1400 W. Main St., Durant, OK 74701
- Facebook: Borrow with Brooke
- Licensing: Brooke Fields NMLS #1484840 | First United Mortgage Group NMLS #490126. Verify at nmlsconsumeraccess.org.
When you call, let her know you found her through Love My Texoma Home. You can also see all of our trusted partners on our Texoma Preferred Lenders & Vendors page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brooke Fields' office?
Brooke works out of First United Mortgage Group at 1400 W. Main St., Durant, OK 74701.
How long has Brooke Fields been in the mortgage business?
Since 2013. Her background includes processing, production management and lending.
What types of home loans does Brooke work with?
First-time buyer and move-up purchases, FHA, VA and conventional loans, construction loans, renovation loans and refinancing.
Does Brooke do VA loans?
Yes. VA loans are on her list, and past clients have praised her VA closings. Ask her what you'll need to show your eligibility.
Can Brooke finance a home I want to build near Lake Texoma?
Yes. She works with construction loans. Call (580) 367-0593 to talk through your land, your plans and your timeline.
Does Brooke work with buyers in Texas?
Brooke told us she works with clients in both Oklahoma and Texas. Mention the property's location when you call so she can walk you through your options.
Do I have to use Brooke if I'm working with Love My Texoma Home?
No. You're free to compare lenders and choose whoever you're most comfortable with. See our full Preferred Lenders & Vendors list for more options.
You choose: you're never required to use any lender or vendor we feature. Compare options and choose who you're comfortable with. First United Bank is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. This article is general information, not a loan offer or commitment to lend.
