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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The 20% Myth: Understanding Down Payments
Most would-be homeowners believe that it’s necessary to pay 20% up front as a down payment when you purchase a home. This would be a major hurdle to homeownership for most people, but the good news is that it isn’t always true. Learn more about the 20% myth so you can better plan to buy…
The Homebuying Process from Beginning to End
Buying a home is the most significant investment most of us will make in our lifetimes. Given this, it may not come as a surprise that the process involved with becoming a homeowner is much more complicated than the everyday purchases we make at the grocery store or even the car dealership. If you’ve never…
What Does a Rate Cut Mean for Mortgages? How to Interpret News Stories About Interest
The Federal Reserve often responds to major economic events by raising or lowering interest rates. While these moves have a big impact on the economy as a whole, they have a different impact on consumers than they do on financial institutions. Learn more about how to interpret interest-focused news stories with this guide. Financial News…