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Wells Fargo
Main office 727-535-3429

Mortgage Consultants
Jennifer Banez 727-430-1806
Jeff Mioduszewski 813-300-7610
Jeffrey Scott 727-688-4760
Mark Whitehall 727-488-1887

Mortgage Brokers and Loan Consultants

Here are some mortgage brokers and consultants I have worked with in the past -- in no particular order...

Janine Cook
FHA-203K Specialist
Prospect Mortgage
813-546-0921
(send email)
Mike Craig
Buccaneer Mortgage
727-898-2827
Joseph Dobrowolski
Mortgage Broker

Homexpress Lending, Inc.
750 94th Ave N Suite 212
St Petersburg, FL 33702
727-510-1768 cell
(send email)

David Scharrer
Senior Loan Officer

IBERIABANK Mortgage
3550 Buschwood Park Dr, Suite 320
Tampa FL 33618
727-726-8515
(brochure) (send email)

When you contact one of these mortgage brokers, please let them know you saw their information on my website. (So I get the brownie points!)

Now that you've called a mortgage broker or lender to get pre-qualified
and are waiting for the results, click here to view properties.


Waiting periods required for significant derogatory credit events (foreclosure, short sale, deed in lieu) (2011)

Information about FHA and VA loans (2008)

The Ten Eleven Commandments when Applying for a Mortgage Loan

  1. Thou shalt NOT change jobs, become self-employed or quit your job.
  2. Thou shalt NOT buy a car, truck or van or you may be living in it!
  3. Thou shalt NOT use credit cards excessively or let your accounts fall behind.
  4. Thou shalt NOT spend money you have set aside for closing.
  5. Thou shalt NOT omit debts or liabilities from your loan application.
  6. Thou shalt NOT buy furniture.
  7. Thou shalt NOT originate any new inquiries into your credit.
  8. Thou shalt NOT make large deposits without first checking with your loan consultant.
  9. Thou shalt not change bank accounts or transfer monies between existing accounts.
  10. Thou shalt NOT co-sign a loan for anyone.
  11. Thou shalt NOT purchase other properties during this transaction.
Thank you in advance for not making any drastic changes in your finances while going through the mortgage process. If you have any questions about the “do’s and don’ts” while buying or refinancing your home, please call your loan consultant before you make any decisions that could ultimately affect the outcome of your financing.


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