Central Texas Mortgage Guide · Every Loan Type
Every loan Central Texas needs - from your first home to your last.
Mark Hairston closes every kind of home loan for Austin-area families - Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo, Non-QM, DSCR, Bank Statement, HELOC, and the reverse mortgages he’s known statewide for. One trusted guide, forty years in Central Texas.
- Conventional
- FHA
- VA
- USDA
- Jumbo
- Non-QM
- DSCR
- Bank Statement
- HELOC
- Reverse (HECM)
- Counties
- 5
- Cities
- 16+
- Categories
- 12
“Finally - a local resource that doesn't start with a sales pitch.”
Resource Directory
Twelve trusted categories.
One Central Texas hub.
Financial Planning
Retirement income, Social Security, long-term care, and tax planning for the years ahead.
FinancialMedicare Guidance
Plain-language help with Medicare, supplements, and annual enrollment in Central Texas.
FinancialReverse Mortgage Education
Honest answers about how reverse mortgages work - pros, cons, and when they fit.
LegalEstate Planning
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and Texas-specific probate guidance.
LegalElder Law
Guardianship, asset protection, and protecting seniors from financial exploitation.
VeteransVeterans Benefits
VA aid & attendance, healthcare, and benefits for Central Texas veterans and surviving spouses.
HousingHousing & Senior Living
Independent living, assisted living, memory care, and 55+ communities across the region.
HousingAging in Place
Home modifications, CAPS contractors, and planning to stay safely at home longer.
HealthcareHealthcare Navigation
Geriatric primary care, specialists, home health, and hospice resources locally.
CareCaregiver Support
Practical help for adult children and spouses navigating the caregiving journey.
HomeHome Services
Vetted local contractors for the things that keep a home running and safe.
LifestyleLifestyle & Community
Senior centers, faith communities, classes, travel, and ways to stay connected.
Mark’s Specialty
Reverse mortgages, explained honestly.
Mark Hairston has built his career on education-first HECM conversations for Austin-area homeowners 62+. No pressure - just a straight answer on whether a reverse mortgage actually fits your plan.
- Eliminate your monthly mortgage payment
- Line of credit that grows over time
- FHA-insured, non-recourse loan
- Keep title and stay in your home
Loan Guide
Every loan option, side by side.
HECM, HELOC, cash-out refi, VA, jumbo, HECM for Purchase - a plain-English overview of which loan fits which situation, and how to decide well.
Aging Well Academy
Plain-language guides for real questions
The 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment Guide for Austin Seniors
Key changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D in Central Texas - and the four mistakes we see every fall.
Protecting the Family Homestead in Travis County
Texas homestead law, over-65 exemptions, and how to keep the home in the family without a probate nightmare.
Surviving Central Texas Summers: A Senior Safety Protocol
Hydration, medication storage, and when to call for a wellness check during 100°F weeks.
Community Events
Workshops & community gatherings - coming soon
Mark is planning free, no-pressure local workshops on reverse mortgages, home loans, and aging-in-place resources across Central Texas. Want to host one, suggest a topic, or be the first to know when dates are set?
Suggest a topic or hostBe the first to know
Get notified when events are scheduled
No spam. Just a short note when a new workshop, radio appearance, or local resource goes live.
From Central Texas families
Real conversations, real outcomes
“Mark and his network walked our family through Mom's Medicare, her downsizing, and the reverse-mortgage question - all without ever pitching us anything. I've never had a financial conversation feel less like a sale.”
Beverly K., adult daughterWestlake, TX “The Round Rock Medicare workshop saved us about $1,800/year in drug costs once Mark's advisor reviewed Dad's Part D plan. Everything was free and there was zero pressure.”
Tom & Patricia R.Round Rock, TX “When my husband passed, the Probate Help Desk and Claire Benavides got me through the homestead paperwork in two weeks. I would have been lost without this network.”
Mary Lou H., surviving spouseGeorgetown, TX “We were 800 miles away and Dad was failing. Yolanda came out the same week, made a plan, and managed the move to assisted living. Worth every penny.”
The Nguyen familyCedar Park, TX
As heard on Central Texas radio
Broadcast partner: The Bridge Austin
Mark is a recurring voice on The Bridge Austin — 101.1 FM & 1120 AM (KTXW), a licensed Central Texas radio station reaching listeners from Austin to Round Rock, Georgetown, and the surrounding Hill Country.
On-air conversations cover reverse mortgages, retirement housing decisions, and how Central Texas families can plan the next chapter with clarity.
FM
101.1
AM
1120
Call sign
KTXW
Market
Austin, TX
Coverage
Central Texas
Format
Talk & Faith
An FCC-licensed local station — a real broadcast partnership, not a paid placement. Hear Mark on the air or stream his show page at thebridgeaustin.com.
Local Directory
Resources, city by city
The Central Texas Senior Advisory Council
Trusted advisors, not vendors, across every aging-related field.
Attorneys, geriatricians, senior realtors, Medicare specialists, caregivers, and more. Each member is vetted and publishes plain-language guidance you can actually use.