# Utah Mortgage Resource > Independent mortgage broker serving Utah homebuyers and homeowners. Dana Anghel, NMLS #1047955, helps clients get low wholesale mortgage rates with fast closings and personalized service — without the impersonal experience of big banks or retail lenders. Utah Mortgage Resource LLC is based in Bountiful, Utah. Dana Anghel has over 10 years of experience as a licensed mortgage broker in Utah. As an independent broker, Dana works for the borrower — not a specific lender — shopping wholesale rates across multiple lenders to find the best fit for each client's situation. Purchase loans can close in as little as 2 weeks. Refinances typically close in about 3 weeks. Company NMLS: #1838283 | Individual NMLS: #1047955 Phone: (801) 473-3154 Email: Dana@UtahMortgageResource.com Address: 2941 S 100 W, Bountiful, UT 84010 Website: https://www.utahmortgageresource.com ## Loan Programs Offered - Conventional loans - FHA loans - VA loans (veterans and active military) - USDA loans (rural housing) - Utah Housing Corporation loans (down payment assistance) - Purchase loans - Refinance loans ## Key Pages - [Home](https://www.utahmortgageresource.com/): Overview of services, low rates, fast closings - [About Dana](https://www.utahmortgageresource.com/about/): Background, philosophy, and why an independent broker beats a bank - [Mortgage Blog](https://www.utahmortgageresource.com/category/mortgage/): Educational articles on Utah home buying, mortgage tips, and loan guidance - [Where to Get a Mortgage Loan](https://www.utahmortgageresource.com/where-to-get-mortgage-loan/): Comparison of mortgage sources - [Why Mortgage Brokers Do It Better](https://www.utahmortgageresource.com/mortgage-brokers-do-it-better/): Dana's case for independent brokerage vs. retail banks ## Blog Content Topics Utah home buying tips, mortgage loans for self-employed buyers, refinancing guidance, Utah Housing down payment assistance, FHA vs conventional comparison, relocating to Utah (California to Utah), true cost of renting vs. owning, builder preferred lender pitfalls, seller's market strategy, divorce and mortgage refinancing, the hidden costs of Utah housing. ## About Dana Anghel Dana Anghel is a licensed Utah mortgage broker and real estate agent (Eleven11 RE) with 10+ years of experience. She is known for transparent communication, fast closings, and genuinely working in the client's best interest. Every article on the site is written by Dana personally, drawing on real loan scenarios and guideline knowledge. Dana does not spam or use automated email marketing. ## Service Area Primary: Utah, with focus on Salt Lake County, Davis County, and surrounding Wasatch Front communities including Bountiful, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, and surrounding areas.