Mike has been in the mortgage industry since 2003 and believes that owning real estate, beginning with owning a home, is the foundation to the American Dream. Prior to working with mortgage, Mike spent over five years as a financial adviser; seeing the impact real estate ownership has on a family’s wealth. He was licensed to offer securities and insurance products, and his territory was in bank branches in the northeast suburbs of Philadelphia. He moved to Atlanta and got into the mortgage business as a loan officer in 2003 and worked his way up to branch manager in 2007, managing branches until 2015. He moved out of management role to focus on origination full time.
Mike is focused on removing the uncertainty and fear around mortgage financing, allowing home buyers and investors to confidently make informed real estate decisions. Using systems refined over 20 years; he focuses on education, clearly set expectations, and proactive communication throughout the lending process. All efforts are aimed at navigating a complicated process and delivering results, while making it seem simple.
Over the years, Mike has helped thousands of families with their financing needs and has grown a like-minded team who all work to support this vision. He has also been able to build a network of top Realtors and professionals who believe the same things and strive to help people achieve their dreams the right way.
Mike was born in New Jersey and has lived in St. Louis, MO, Bluefield, West Virginia, Lancaster and Philadelphia, PA, and in 2003 moved to Atlanta, GA to get into the mortgage business. In 2011, he moved to Denver and is still there and loving it. Mike received his education at West Virgina University obtaining a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, with Business Concentration. He also played Rugby at WVU.
Mike is also involved in his community; he is on the board of the Colorado Homeownership Coalition (CHChelps.org) and has been volunteering both time and money with this non-profit since 2017. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association (CMLA) and has been since 2020.
Mike has been married to his wife Valerie since 2010. They have 3 children. He enjoys spending time with his family and traveling, playing golf, game nights, getting together with friends, coaching the kids’ teams, cooking (especially grilling and BBQ), watching their favorite sports teams (Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, West Virginia University Athletics teams, and the Colorado Rockies). They love to vacation in the Florida Keys, the Rocky Mountains and visiting family back east in Georgia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The BBQ that he loves doing himself would be his favorite (Brisket, Pulled Pork, Chicken, and Smoked Salmon). A great Tiramisu is one of his favorite desserts.
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