Southfield's Independent Mortgage Broker

Your home.
Your terms.

As an independent broker, Lawrence Karmo shops your loan across multiple lenders to find the rate and structure that actually fits — not just whatever one bank has on the shelf that day. Straightforward guidance, fast pre-approvals, and a broker who picks up the phone.

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Lawrence Karmo, Owner, Prime Home Lending
98%
Approval rate
$500M+
Loans funded
2000+
Families home
98%
Approval rate
15+ yrs
In Michigan
Loan Products

The right loan for the life you're building.

As an independent broker, Lawrence isn't limited to one lender's menu — he structures the deal around your situation, not the other way around.

Government-Backed
FHA

Low down payment, flexible credit options.

VA

Zero-down for veterans and active service members.

Conventional

Stable, long-term financing for primary homes.

Jumbo

Financing above conforming loan limits.

Rate Structures
Fixed Rate

Payments that never change for the life of the loan.

Adjustable ARM

Lower initial rate that shifts with market conditions.

Interest Only

Pay interest only for a set period upfront.

Refinance

Lower your rate, your payment, or cash out equity.

How It Works

From application to keys
in four clear steps.

No surprises, no runaround — just a straightforward path to closing.

1
Apply in Minutes

Complete our secure online application in about 10 minutes. No paperwork required upfront — just the basics to get started.

2
Get Pre-Approved

Lawrence reviews your application and shops it across our lender network to find the right fit, often within 24 hours.

3
Lock Your Rate

Once you find the right property, we lock your rate and move straight into underwriting. No surprises, no delays.

4
Close & Move In

We coordinate every detail through to closing day. Then the keys are yours.

Credentials
  • Owner & CEO, Prime Home Lending
  • Licensed Mortgage Broker, State of Michigan
  • Independent broker — access to multiple lenders, not just one bank's rate sheet
  • NMLS# 978733 · Company NMLS# 2622490 · Verify license
About

Honesty first,
a loan that fits second.

Lawrence founded Prime Home Lending on a simple idea: borrowers do better when their broker works for them, not for a single bank. As an independent mortgage broker, he isn't boxed into one lender's products or pricing — he shops your loan across a network of lenders to find the structure and rate that actually fits your situation.

Whether you're a first-time buyer trying to make sense of the process, refinancing to get out from under a high rate, or exploring options a previous lender couldn't offer — Lawrence and the Prime Home Lending team will walk you through it in plain language, from application to closing day.

Independent
Multi-Lender Access
Owner-Led
Direct Access to Lawrence
Michigan
Locally Based
Southfield Town Center skyline, Southfield, Michigan
Southfield Town Center, Southfield, Michigan
Local Expertise

Based in
Southfield, Michigan.

Prime Home Lending is headquartered in Southfield, serving borrowers across Michigan. When you work with Lawrence, you're working directly with the owner — not getting routed through a call center.

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Estimate Your Payment

What will your mortgage cost?

Get a quick estimate before you apply. Reach out for a precise quote tailored to your situation.

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Get a Real Quote

For illustrative purposes only. Results are not a loan offer or commitment to lend. Actual rates and payments depend on creditworthiness, loan type, and market conditions. Contact Lawrence Karmo (NMLS# 978733) for a personalized quote.

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FAQ

Questions we hear every day.

A bank can only offer you its own loan products at its own rates. As an independent broker, Prime Home Lending works with multiple lenders and shops your loan to find the best fit — often resulting in better rates or terms than a single bank could offer.
Most purchases close in 21–30 days from a complete application. Refinances are often faster. The biggest factor is how quickly we can gather your documents — the sooner you provide what we need, the sooner we can close.
It depends on the loan type. Conventional loans typically require a 620+ score, FHA can go down to 580, and VA has no set minimum. The best way to know where you stand is to apply — we can often find a path even when the score is lower than expected.
Pre-qualification is a quick estimate based on self-reported information — useful for ballpark planning but not taken seriously by sellers. Pre-approval involves a full credit check and income verification, and carries real weight when you make an offer. We issue full pre-approvals, not just pre-quals.
Prime Home Lending is based in Southfield, Michigan and primarily serves Michigan borrowers. Reach out and we can confirm whether we're licensed to help in your specific situation.
Let's Talk

Ready when
you are.

Honest answers, multiple lenders to choose from, and a real human on the other end of the phone.

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