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| Mike Durr | ||
| 20 yrs as Loan Officer, Credit Scoring Specialist | ||
| location_on Kingwood, TX — Kingwood Mortgage Guy | ||
| NMLS #318989 | insert_link KingwoodMortgageGuys.com | |
| web Mike Durr's (dmikey) Blog | ||
I'm a Old School Christ Lover, been helping people finance homes for the last 20 years. I have a passion for athletics, my favorites are ping pong & tennis. I played adult soccer till I was in my late 40's, since my soccer wheels feel off, I have competed at the lower levels of USTA Team tennis. Been married for 38 years, not sure why she still puts up with me. I am a total optimist, and one of the few mortgage guys that doesn't smoke, cuss or drink. I love helping people buy their first home. I love my job, 98% of the time!
How To Choose The Right Mortgage Professional In Houston My name is Mike Durr and I want to thank you for taking a couple minutes to watch this video. You are watching this because you are considering buying or refinancing a home and you want to know how to choose a mortgage professional. If you have spoken to anyone that has either purchased or refinanced recently, you have probably heard how painful the process was. It is painful, Nobody likes going through a process where you basically go under a microscope and have to reveal in minute detail exactly how you are doing financially. Even if you are doing financially great the information is your private information, and you don’t want that information exposed. You know all mortgage companies are not the same and all mortgage people are different too. I am reminded of, one of the memorable moments in the Tom Cruise Movie “Jerry Maquire”. It was the writing of “The Mission Statement”. Tom Cruise as Jerry Maquire quotes his mentor, Dicky Fox, saying that “The key to this business is the Relationships”. Jerry Maquire interprets that as less clients. One of my clients and I were talking recently, and he shared with me one of the key things he felt made my service superior to the other mortgage professionals he had interviewed to help him with his mortgage. Here is what he said, Mike you don’t pass me off to one of your assistants or processors, you are the one that answers my questions and actually helps me. It’s true, I deal with all of my client’s personally. I don’t pass you on to someone else. When you call I am the one that answers your call. When you choose to do business with me,…you get me. I am not a big bank guy, I have worked with large financial institutions and found that the culture in the ones I was involved with was counter-productive to giving great customer service. I also do not work in a big office, I run a small branch office of a national lender with a couple team members that are committed to giving our clients extraordinary service by, holding their hands, and guiding each through the process and offering my eighteen years of experience and advice and access to me during the loan process. I can only do that with a limited number of clients each month, because I am focused on building a long term relationship with each client. So, if you would like someone who takes personal responsibility and is committed to offering 5 star service every time, I encourage you to call me and let’s see if we share similar beliefs that might be a foundation for building a relationship. My number is 281-348-9899
My chief skill is helping people who have had some kind of life trauma, get back on the path to building their credit so that they can qualify for a mortgage with today's guidelines.
| Kevin Ruelas |
| 03/08/2016 |
| Finding Mike was just by chance and its not usual that you just happen to find someone so amazing. Mike and his team were wonderful to work with. They were very professional and always available to us no matter what time of day he always answered his phone or emails. I would highly recommend him for any loan purposes he will definitely get the job done and be a pleasure to work with. |
| Laura Maynard |
| 03/04/2016 |
| My husband and I highly recommend Mike when purchasing or refinancing your home. We have used him twice, first when we bought our home 3 years ago, and again, just recently for the refinance of our home. The process was smooth, Mike is very knowledgeable and helpful, and everyone on his team was great to work with. Having someone local help us was important, not just a voice on the phone, but someone we could sit down and talk with when we needed and who cared about helping us. I would not hesitate to use him again and recommend his services to anyone. |
| Jim Weaver |
| 03/03/2016 |
| We are very thankful to have come across Mike during our home buying process. He was very highly recommended by our realtor Lori King. Mike had a way of taking the stress out the whole process. I would recommend his services to anyone who is looking for a lender. Thank you, Jim and Melissa Weaver |
| Justin Cordill |
| 02/27/2016 |
| I stumbled upon Mike's business (Kingwood Mortgage Guy, Nations Reliable Lending) through google reviews. The reviews were terrific, and Mike was local, so my wife and I scheduled a time to talk with Mike. We were wanting to buy, but weren't certain we were in the position to do so at that time. When we met with Mike, he led us step by step through the process and answered all of our questions. We decided to move forward, and now have no regrets as we are the new owners of a house we love. Mike is very personable and knowledgeable. We felt like he was someone we could trust. In addition, Nations Reliable, the underwriter of our mortgage, moved quickly and we closed on a house in less than a month after getting pre-approval (we needed to move quickly because of a lease that was ending). Buying a house can be stressful, especially as first-time homebuyers with little knowledge about the process, but our experience was so pleasant we recommend you use Kingwood Mortgage Guy as your lender. Don't go to the banks--we have heard too many stories about how slow and troublesome the process is. If you don't believe me, just look at the Chase bank mortgage provider reviews. |
| Rhoda Paramore |
| 11/15/2015 |
| My husband and I were very fortunate that Mike was recommended to us. Two other agents were unable/unwilling to help us get a mortgage, but Mike took the time and finally made us homeowners! We are very pleased with Mike and HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home. |
| Jeff Paramore |
| 11/15/2015 |
| My wife and I were very fortunate that Mike was recommended to us. Two other agents were unable/unwilling to help us get a mortgage, but Mike took the time to talk with us, review our credit report line-by-line, and finally make us homeowners! Mike was available to us by phone, email, and even after hours when needed. He also addressed our concerns and answered all of our questions. We are very pleased with Mike and HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home. |
| Alberto Ibarra |
| 11/04/2015 |
| I am very pleased with the service. Mike Durr was extremely helpful, detailed, and answered every question that I had. He is knowledgeable, and is a complete pleasure to work with!He was personable, responsive, and truly cared about our overall experience and final outcome. I highly recommend Mike Durr. |
| Todd Mosel |
| 11/04/2015 |
| Great overall experience. Mike kept us well informed during the process and it went smoothly. |
| Lauren Mulvehill |
| 10/28/2015 |
| Amazing! On top of making sure everything was in on time :) when we move again we know who to call |
| Brian Carmon |
| 10/16/2015 |
| Having Mike on your home buying team is the right way to go! When I spend my money, I am very particular about where every dollar goes. When I do something for the first time, I am very thorough to learn as much as possible to minimize my mistakes. With this in mind, before I bought my first home I knew I had much research ahead of me... Mike was a recommendation from a coworker, but before I decided he was the 'Mortgage Guy ' for me I asked him (and 3 other lenders) 14 questions trying to gage his level of experience and the patience he was going to have while helping me learn about the home financing process. Mike was patient with all my questions, he was honest about the choices I had available to me, and he very knowledgable to help me reach my goal. My job tends to keep me after 5pm some days, but Mike was still able to speak with me an answer my questions. One of the best parts was Mike's promptness to get things done, when he said he would have something to me, I had it. |
| Darrell Fowler |
| 10/15/2015 |
| Great experience and was always available for answering questions. Quick responses to communications. Highly recommended. |
| Nicole Segura |
| 09/21/2015 |
| WOW!! Mike Durr and his team managed to do in three weeks what our previous lender couldn't accomplish in three months. Mike is a professional who takes the time to evaluate your loan and let you know up front everything needed for a smooth and timely transaction. You would be wise to trust Mike with your lending needs -- we will definitely turn to him again in the future. |
| Lisa Fowler |
| 09/10/2015 |
| My husband and I are well pleased with his service. He did everything he could to make sure we were able to close early. There were multiple obstacles that popped up along the way and we worked together swiftly to overcome everyone. I am not a patient person and I called him multiple times during the week for status updates. I know I was not an easy client. I have a tendency to push and can be a bit spunky at times. Mike always showed me kindness and grace. He is a good man and takes great care of his clients. Thank you Mike! |
| Ross Hebert |
| 08/20/2015 |
| Mike was great from the beginning of the process all the way to the end. We were first time home buyers and our experience was definitely a great one. Mike is a great guy and definitely will go the extra mile for you. I would HIGHLY recommend Mike to anyone especially if you are purchasing your first home. He will tell you exactly what to expect and was spot on with all his information he gave us. Thanks Mike! Ross Hebert |
| Jared Caviness |
| 08/20/2015 |
| Mike knows what he's doing and enjoys what he does. He made our refinance painless and simple. I would recommend him to anyone. He went above and beyond to help us out. A+ Job! |
| Jenni Parfait |
| 08/20/2015 |
| If you're buying a home, this is the guy to call! He always called or emailed me back quickly. He always had the answers. His estimates were almost exact! He was a breeze to work with, well planned and organized! nothing was last minute. he even got us to close early because we needed to and he handled curve balls thrown by the process with ease :) Thank You Mr. Mike!! |
| James Hargrove Realtor |
| 08/20/2015 |
| Mike took a not so easy transaction and served it up like a pro! I couldn't be more impressed. |
| Jacques Simpson |
| 08/18/2015 |
| Mike Durr made the home buying process painless |
| Tresa Weisz |
| 08/16/2015 |
| We were referred to Mike by our realtor. We knew nothing about this process and Mike guided us through it. He told us exactly what we needed to do, when to do it and how to do it. We are in our new house and we couldn't have done it without him. Mike is available and ready to answer questions when you need him. Thank you! |
| William Dunning |
| 07/14/2015 |
| I cannot say enough great things about Mike Durr. First off every question I had he was able to answer and always answered my calls. Mike even took my calls... |
| Adam Turner |
| 06/30/2015 |
| Let your search end here! Let me just start by saying, I was a first time home-buyer through this process with Mike. I was shopping around several places for the right loan officer, and it wasn't just the numbers that led me to choosing Mike. From the first phone conversation we had, I could tell that this guy loves his job and stays very engaged in the ever-changing market. Not only is he passionate about his work, knowledgeable, and professional, he also really cares about his customers and will take the time to explain anything that might be unclear. Last, but not least, we got an OUTSTANDING rate, the closing went smooth with no issues, and now we own our FIRST HOME!!!! Save yourself the anxiety and put Mike on your team! |
| Sarah Bledsoe |
| 06/29/2015 |
| We were first time home buyers. Mike walked us through the process and explained every step to us. He also gave us tips along the way. He answered any question we had. I appreciate that he worked with me and even took the time out to drive and meet me. |
| Kenny |
| 06/29/2015 |
| Buying our first house went smoothly, great experience. |
| Ellen Liming Realtor |
| 06/29/2015 |
| Mike did an outstanding job with this file and kept us informed all along the way! Thanks Mike! |
| James Jenkins |
| 06/11/2015 |
| Mike Durr eased the strain of getting our home loan. He was thorough and responded immediately with information. When we hit a hurdle, he was resourceful with ideas to overcome them. It was great experience and I would recommend him to anyone needing a mortgage. |
| Brian S |
| 06/11/2015 |
| Mike Durr helped us step by step through our mortgage and closing. He was there for me when I needed to ask questions and he worked hard to help me get the best rates possible at the time. |
| Le Kennedy |
| 06/06/2015 |
| Mike did a excellent job to help us get a loan. He is good at his professional and a trusted person for me. I will work with him again |
| Jonathan Martin |
| 06/04/2015 |
| We had a fantastic experience with Mike. He proactively contacted us to inform of favorable market rates and monitored trends to optimize our rate selection for refinance. The close process was a breeze! |
| Donn Reynolds |
| 05/17/2015 |
| My experience with Mr. Durr exceeded my expectations. I made a home purchase from a relative that was unusual - involving a gift of equity, some special document requirements and several other special issues compared to a standard home purchase. Mike guided me and my relative through the process calling on his experience, his excellent knowledge of the buying process, and a commitment to "get r done". He provided us with constant updates, was always readily available when a meeting or phone call was needed and had contacts with other entities I needed for special requirements. I do not hesitate to recommend Mike to anyone about to enter the home buying process. Thank you for all your help Mike. |
| Mitchell Cox |
| 05/17/2015 |
| Our refinance was smooth and easy. It was a pleasure working with Mike. |
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