Nationally recognized for his expertise and commitment to helping Veterans, military families, and everyday homebuyers achieve their homeownership goals. A nationally recognized VA Home Loan Subject Matter Expert, Rick has been invited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to share his expertise on its #TheSitRep podcast and has spent years educating Veterans, real estate professionals, and the mortgage industry about VA lending.

Rick is a Past President of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) and the brainchild behind NAMB’s Certified Veteran Lending Specialist (CVLS) designation. Through his education and advocacy efforts, he has personally trained and certified more than 1,000 mortgage professionals and Realtors® in VA lending. While nationally known as “The VA Guy,” Rick’s expertise extends far beyond VA financing. He is highly proficient in Conventional, FHA, and other forms of residential mortgage financing, helping Veterans and non-Veterans alike identify the loan program that best fits their individual needs.

Rick combines national-level mortgage expertise with the accessibility and personal service of a local independent mortgage professional — giving every client knowledgeable guidance, more financing options, and an experienced advocate from application through closing.