Washington-licensed mortgage loan originator

The path to your first set of keys.

I help first-time and credit-rebuilding homebuyers across Washington get mortgage-ready and into a home — including the buyers other lenders turn away.

5.0 on Zillow · 6 reviews Reviewed “Low Credit Score” 17+ years originating Serving WA statewide
What I help with

Programs for buyers who need a real path forward.

Rates and eligibility vary by borrower — the best way to find your fit is a quick, free call.

FHA

3.5% down with credit scores from 580. The most flexible path for buyers rebuilding credit or stretching into a first home.

VA

Zero down, no PMI, and competitive rates for service members, veterans, and qualifying spouses.

Conventional

As little as 3% down for qualified buyers, with flexible term options to fit your budget.

HomeReady

Low down payment and reduced mortgage insurance for income-eligible first-time buyers.

Home Possible

Freddie Mac's affordable path — low down payment, reduced MI, and flexible sources of funds.

Refinance

Lower your rate or payment, or tap your equity, when the timing is right for you.

Self-employed or past a credit event?

Bank-statement income and flexible options for self-employed buyers, or those a few years past a bankruptcy or foreclosure. There's often a path others miss.

Brad Haines, mortgage loan originator
About

The right loan for the right person, even when it's harder.

Most loan officers chase the easy file — high credit scores, big down payments, fast closes. I built my practice around the opposite. The buyer with a 640 score who's been saving for two years. The single parent on the cusp of qualifying. The veteran using their benefit for the first time. The buyer no other LO returned the call to.

With 17+ years across origination and processing — through every market cycle since before 2008 — I know how to structure a difficult file, what underwriters need to say yes, and how to keep a nervous borrower calm from the first call to closing. If your credit needs work, we'll build a clear, no-judgment roadmap to mortgage-ready.

For real estate agents

Got a buyer you can't get to the finish line?

Send me the buyer you'd normally have to set aside. I'll do the credit coaching and the patient work to get them mortgage-ready, then hand them back to you ready to write an offer. You keep the relationship and the closing — I handle the part in between. My goal is simple: turn your “not yet” buyers into “ready now” buyers.

Let's talk about your buyer →

First-time buyers

A step-by-step plan tailored to where they actually are today.

Buyers rebuilding credit

A clear, no-judgment roadmap to mortgage-ready.

Veterans & service members

Making sure their VA benefit gets used, and used well.

Self-employed buyers

Bank-statement and flexible-income paths when tax returns don't tell the whole story.

Common questions

Straight answers, no jargon.

Can I get a mortgage with a low credit score?
Often, yes. FHA loans can work for credit scores starting at 580, and there are other paths depending on your situation. If your credit needs work first, I offer free credit coaching to build a realistic plan to get you mortgage-ready. Approval depends on a full review of your credit, income, and the program — nothing here is a guarantee.
I'm a first-time buyer and don't know where to start.
Start with a free, no-pressure call — no application required to begin. We'll talk through your goals, where your credit and finances stand, and your clear next steps. You'll leave with a plan.
Do you charge for a consultation?
No. The first conversation is always free, and there's no application required to book it.
What areas do you serve?
I'm licensed to serve homebuyers across Washington State, and I'm based in the Renton and Mukilteo area.
I'm self-employed. Can I still qualify?
Often, yes. There are bank-statement income and other flexible options designed for self-employed buyers whose tax returns don't tell the whole story. The right fit depends on your specific situation, which we can review together.
My credit needs work. How long until I'm ready to buy?
It varies by person — some buyers are ready in a few months, others take longer. The goal of credit coaching is a realistic, no-judgment roadmap based on where you actually are, so you know what to work on and roughly how long it may take. Timelines are estimates, not promises.
What loan programs do you offer?
FHA, VA, conventional, HomeReady, Home Possible, refinance options, and flexible bank-statement options for self-employed buyers. Which program fits best depends on your credit, income, and goals — that's what the call is for.
Get in touch

The conversation is always free.

Whether you're ready to apply, six months out, or just trying to figure out where you stand — call, text, or email. No pressure, no runaround. Just a real conversation about what's actually possible.

Phone & text
Office
505 S 3rd St, Unit B
Renton, WA 98057
Hours
Mon–Fri 8a–6p
Sat by appointment