Today we’d like to introduce you to Ryan Brandenburger.
Ryan, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
With 15 years as a loan originator, I found myself inspired to continue lending, but in a different way.
In 2003, I earned my Real Estate license in Buffalo, New York where I began working for one of the largest real estate companies in western NY. I received a call from an old friend who spoke with me about the mortgage industry and the opportunities it presented.
After a visit to South Florida, I fell in love with the opportunities and moved in October of 2003 and got my mortgage license. So I moved to one of the hottest markets, South Florida. I became a broker who focused on providing home loans to investors in the tri-county area. However, I experienced some difficulty to get going.
Working as a struggling loan officer with no business, I rented a house from a lady in Sunny Isles who came to me one day to collect rent. We started talking about what I did for work and I told her I was in the mortgage industry. She looked at me and asked, “Oh, well I have some properties that need refinancing, could you help me?”
Of course, I was excited and asked her where they were. She pointed down the street to 10 duplexes and said “All of those”. That deal was enough for me to never have to work in hospitality again. I invested the money earned, into my own mortgage company, and have been thriving ever since. I always tell young people who are struggling to keep at it, because you never know how close your big whale is.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
I had lots of struggle closing loans and landing deals as a new Loan Officer when I first started 15 years ago. I had to get a second job as a bartender in Miami to pay the bills. My persistence paid off, and I was able to close a huge deal which I then invested into my own company.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the CrossCountry Mortgage story. Tell us more about the business.
We are a mortgage company. The Purchase Power Team is the Boca Raton Branch of CrossCountry Mortgage. We specialize in refinance, home loans, VA loans, etc.
What sets us apart from others is our white glove way of doing service. Customers receive real people who care, working on their loans day and night. While other companies may be online, or robots, and cannot always deliver that top-tier experience.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
Luck only plays a small role. I don’t believe in luck. I believe in drive, motivation, and personality. Invest in yourself, be constantly learning more about your area of business.
Contact Info:
- Address: 1900 NW Corporate Blvd Suite 215
Boca Raton, Florida 33431 - Website: www.thepurchasepowerteam.com
- Phone: 561-717-2100
- Email: ryan.brandenburger@myccmortgage.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ryanbmortgage/
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