Trip Ritchie · Mortgage Loan Originator · Edge Home Finance
Licensed Mortgage Professional · Licensed in SC, NC, FL, GA, TN, TX & CA
Edge Home Finance · NMLS #408256

The clear path to your new home starts here.

Clear to close in an average of 12 days. Straight answers, fast pre-approvals, and a loan officer who actually picks up the phone.

Fully Licensed & Insured Equal Housing Lender South Carolina
Trip Ritchie
Trip Ritchie Mortgage Loan Originator · NMLS #408256

Fast Answers

Pre-approvals turned around quickly so you can shop with confidence.

Straight Guidance

Plain-English advice, no jargon, no pressure, no surprises at closing.

Real Support

One point of contact from application to keys, communication you can count on.

More Programs

Conventional, VA, FHA, USDA, DSCR & more, matched to your situation.

Trip Ritchie
Meet Your Loan Officer

Guidance you can trust, from someone in your corner.

Hi, I'm Trip Ritchie, Mortgage Loan Originator with Edge Home Finance. My job is simple: make the mortgage process clear, fast, and stress-free, whether you're buying your first home, moving up, or refinancing.

You'll get honest numbers up front, a plan built around your goals, and a real person to call whenever you have a question. No call centers. No runaround.

NMLS#408256
LocalSouth Carolina
LicensedSC, FL, GA, NC, TX, TN, CA
Loan Programs

The right loan for where you are.

Every buyer is different. Here are the programs I use most to get clients to the closing table.

Conventional

Competitive rates and flexible terms for buyers with solid credit and steady income.

FHA

Lower down payments and flexible credit guidelines, ideal for first-time buyers.

VA Loans

$0-down financing and strong benefits earned by our veterans and active service members.

USDA

$0-down financing for eligible buyers in qualifying rural and suburban areas.

DSCR & Non-QM

Flexible qualifying for investors and self-employed borrowers, built around your income story.

Construction & Reverse

Financing to build your dream home, plus reverse options for eligible homeowners 62+.

Programs available through Edge Home Finance: Conventional, VA, FHA, USDA, DSCR, Construction, Non-QM, Reverse

How It Works

Three simple steps to your keys.

1

Get Pre-Approved

Apply online in minutes. I'll review your goals and give you a clear, honest number to shop with.

2

Find Your Home

Shop with confidence knowing exactly what you qualify for. I'm on call for you and your agent.

3

Close With Confidence

I manage the details and keep you updated at every step, right up to the day you get your keys.

Free Tools & Resources

Plan before you shop.

Mortgage Calculator

Estimate your monthly payment, taxes, and insurance in seconds.

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First-Time Buyer Guide

The step-by-step guide to buying your first home with confidence.

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Trusted by homebuyers across South Carolina.

Don't take my word for it, see what clients say about working together.

Get In Touch

Let's talk about your goals.

Fill out the form and I'll reach out personally, usually the same day. Prefer to talk now? Call or email anytime.

Request Your Free Consultation

Quick and easy, no obligation, no impact to your credit.

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Trip Ritchie, Mortgage Loan Originator
NMLS #408256

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Equal Housing Lender. All loans are subject to credit approval. This is not a commitment to lend.

Edge Home Finance, LLC · Company NMLS #891464 · Trip Ritchie NMLS #408256

Licensed in SC, NC, FL, GA, TN, TX & CA

5860 Baker Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345

Rates and terms shown are estimates only, subject to change without notice, and are not a commitment to lend or a guarantee of approval.

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