PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Brian Keranen
www.newamericanagent.com/BrianKeranen
Brian Keranen is the branch manager and senior loan officer for residential mortgage lending with New American Funding. With 15-plus years in finance and mortgage banking, Brian has been set apart from the competition with his knowledge of the market and his pursuit of complete customer satisfaction. His key objective is to give the highest level of customer service along with providing the ideal mortgage program that fits each borrower's individual needs and goals.
Focused primarily on referral business, Brian has been able to establish a strong foundation of repeat customers and maintains an impeccable reputation. His network of financial planners and real estate professionals has positioned him for success in his markets and has allowed his clients the benefits of his professional relationships.
Brian has consistently been recognized as being one of the top 1 percent of all mortgage loan originators in America as well as consistently scoring the highest in overall customer service for mortgage professionals. His team prides itself on being an experienced, trusted partner that will close your loan transaction in an efficient and professional manner. Brian graduated from the University of Redlands with a degree in psychology and served eight years in the United States Marine Corps and its Reserve component and most recently supported the U.S. and the USMCR's efforts in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Brian and his wife, Rachel, reside with their four children and dog in Huntington Beach, California, where they are active in their church and community.
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Five Star Professional conducts market-specific research throughout the U.S. to identify service professionals who demonstrate professional excellence and provide quality services to their clients. The Five Star Mortgage Professional program is the largest and most widely published award program for mortgage professionals in North America, covering more than 40 major markets. Five Star award winners do not pay a fee to be included in the research or on the final list of award winners.
The Five Star Professional research team contacted thousands of recent homebuyers, consumers and industry leaders to identify Los Angeles-area mortgage professionals who stand out in their industry and community.
Winners of the Five Star Mortgage Professional award must satisfy the following evaluation and eligibility criteria: Qualifying client satisfaction rating; actively employed as a licensed mortgage professional for a minimum of three years; satisfies minimum production on a yearly and three-year basis (number of transactions and dollar value); licensed as a mortgage professional; and a favorable regulatory and complaint history review..
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