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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Direct Talks Episode #4 | Navigating Tricky Mortgages w/ Dawn Carter
Senior Mortgage Specialist Dawn Carter (NMLS – 127668) sits down with us to talk about navigating tricky mortgages and finding creative solutions to getting buyers through the home loan process.
Buying a Rental Property in 2021
Buying a rental property can be a great investment and perhaps even a source of income. A home’s value typically appreciates over time, so in addition to collecting monthly rent payments, you stand to make a profit should you ever decide to sell the property. However, buying a rental property is a major financial (and…
Direct Talks Episode #3 | Understanding Underwriting w/ Scott Hale
Scott Hale, Associate Vice President of Underwriting at Directors Mortgage, sits down to talk mortgage lending guidelines and the underwriting process, along with how buyers can best situate themselves to have their loan approved. Subscribe to Direct Talks: More Than a Mortgage podcast on Apple Podcasts today.