
About Mike Burns
Mike obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a major in finance from Central Washington University and jumped into a successful career in the wine distribution business. Over the past 30 years, Mike has received recognition as a 15 time Mortgage Originator Magazine Top 100 originator, 25 time Chairman’s Circle member, and a two time National Originator of the Year. He has also been a Seattle Police reserve officer for the last 20 years and currently serves as an executive board member on the Seattle Police Foundation.
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Factors Affecting Home Loan Applications
Buying a home is a significant investment and, for most people, the largest made in a lifetime. So, naturally, questions about financing will arise, and one of the most common is – how much can you afford to invest? The answer depends on each individual’s financial situation, which a lender measures during the first…
Consider Your Relocation Assistance Options
There are numerous reasons for relocating to a new city. It could be a career opportunity, a significant life change, or simply the need for a new beginning. However, new job opportunities are the most common factor behind relocation moves, which can be professionally exciting and personally nerve-wracking all at once. Whatever the…
Mortgage Rate Predictions for 2022
The past couple of years has been nothing short of unpredictable, thanks to the effects of a global pandemic that persisted longer than most believed possible. Fortunately, as vaccinations continue and covid-related hospitalizations decline in most areas, life as we knew it before 2020 is slowly returning. Unfortunately, the rebounding economy has been tainted by…