Kevin Brierton - Branch Manager CLA, CMPS, NMLS 599873

Your No Excuse Lender

As YOUR NO EXCUSE LENDER, we provide clear communication, great follow-up, and on-time closings—no excuses. Our mission is to empower families and partners with a more confident mortgage experience. We’re not just here for the pre-approval and loan process; we’re committed to guiding our clients for the next 30 years, helping them grow wealth through smart mortgage strategies

Clear. Consistent. On-Time. No Excuses

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Kevin Brierton Team

The Kevin Brieton Team is committed to helping our clients grow their wealth and better understand their holistic financial situation, not just to give them debt. 

Whether you need a Conventional loan, FHA loan, VA loan, Jumbo loan, Reverse Mortgage, Renovation loan, Home Equity Lines of Credit ( HELOC ) or a non QM Portfolio loan we are here to educate and serve you! Learn more about Loan Types

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You Deserve More.... You Deserve a No Excuse Mortgage Process

Are you sick of excuses from lenders & banks? We are too!

We have built a No Excuse Mortgage Process backed by a No Excuse Promise designed to provide an process that provides clear communication, great follow up and on time closings with no excuses.

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Families Not Files

Our loan files are titled FAMILIES rather than "files" because the team understands that a family trusts us behind all that paperwork.

We work towards getting these families a place to call home now and into the future. Kevin Brierton Team is here to create lifelong clients with our world-class services.

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Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now (And What It Means for Greater Phoenix Buyers)

If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy in the Valley, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there’s a number working behind the scenes that’s actually good for you right now. It’s called the spread, and once you understand it, you may see today’s rates…

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Rates Hit a 4-Week Low as Inventory Reaches Its Highest Point Since 2019

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Active inventory rose 3.2% and approached 1.2 million homes, its highest level since November 2019. Mortgage delinquencies improved slightly during the second quarter.

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Maximize Moves, Minimize Mortgage Payments With Reverse Mortgage

This mortgage strategy is widely misunderstood, but could help you uncover transactions that otherwise never happen: Reverse mortgages. And more specifically, how Realtors can use a reverse mortgage for purchase to help older homeowners make their next move. Here is a scenario where a reverse mortgage can unlocked 3 Real Estate Closings: Your client owns…

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Who Has the Upper Hand in the Greater Phoenix Housing Market?

Ask around and almost every buyer in the Valley wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller in Scottsdale, Gilbert, or Buckeye wants to know if they’ll still get top dollar. The interesting thing is, both can be right at the same time. It just depends…

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Buying Before You Sell in Arizona? Here’s How a Loan Recast Can Lower Your Payment

If you’re navigating the Phoenix or Scottsdale housing market right now, there’s a good chance you’re facing a timing problem: you found your next home, but your current one hasn’t sold yet. It’s a common situation in today’s market. Valley inventory has climbed and homes are sitting longer than they did a few years ago,…

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How Arizona Homeowners Can Use a 3-Ladder Strategy to Pay Off a Mortgage and Fund Retirement

Many Arizona homeowners approaching retirement face the same question: Should I focus on paying off my mortgage or building more retirement income? A three-ladder strategy may provide another option by coordinating home equity, mortgage payments, liquidity, and retirement planning. Ladder 1: Generate Income Today The first portion of available funds may be placed into an…

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FED holds rates – Buyers Just Got More Leverage — Inventory Rises, Payments Ease

FOR THE WEEK OF August 3, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs… one step at a time.”—Joe Girard, American salesman, motivational speaker, and author NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE Homes sold one day faster than a year ago for the second time in four…

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The 10 Steps to Buying a Home in Metro Phoenix (And Where Most Buyers Trip Up)

The 10 Steps to Buying a Home in Metro Phoenix (And Where Most Buyers Trip Up)

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Housing Inventory Just Hit a Level We Haven’t Seen Since 2019

FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 27, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.”—Vidal Sassoon,  British hairstylist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE Active inventory remained above 1.1 million homes for the fifth consecutive week, the longest stretch since November 2019. New listings rose 1.6% annually, while…

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