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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FREE Mortgage Payment Calculator & Mortgage Rate Updates

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Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now

For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. And the latest data shows as many as 15% of those older Americans are planning to retire in 2026. And another 23% will do…

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Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers

Top 2026 Housing MWho doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year. But before you take a look, there’s something you should know. If a move is on your radar for 2026, here’s the most important thing you need to understand upfront: there isn’t one…

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You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market

When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking: That mindset made sense a few years ago. But in today’s market, you may actually miss out. More Time on Market Isn’t Automatically a Concern Anymore A few years ago, homes sold in…

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Buyers Are Back, Sellers Are Listing—But Strategy Matters More Than Ever

Inside Lending – Week of January 26, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Is it ignorance or apathy? Hey, I don’t know and I don’t care.”—Jimmy Buffett, American singer-songwriter, author, and businessman NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE The year is off to a great start. For the week ending January 16, applications for purchase mortgages were 12% higher…

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Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.

If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about 3 years. This moment marked a critical threshold. Now, rates are sitting in the low…

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Why Your Mortgage Is the Most Misunderstood Financial Tool in America

For most people, a mortgage is the largest financial decision they will ever make. Yet it’s often treated like a bill to get rid of as fast as possible. That’s where the misunderstanding starts. A mortgage is not just a loan. It’s a financial tool. And like any tool, how you use it matters more…

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Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market

If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that’s a sign of trouble for the housing market. But when you look at the full picture, a few simple truths become clear: Foreclosure Filings Are Up 32%, But That Doesn’t Mean the Market’s in Trouble If you…

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Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth.

It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim: “Big investors are buying up all the homes.” And honestly, if you’re a homebuyer who’s lost out on a few offers, that idea probably sounds believable. When homes are expensive and competition is tight, it’s easy to assume giant companies are scooping…

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Housing Activity Is Picking Up Heading Into Spring

Inside Lending For the week of JANUARY 19, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The trouble with being punctual is that nobody’s there to appreciate it.”—Franklin P. Jones, American journalist, PR exec, and humorist NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE Existing Home Sales shot up 5.1% in December, the biggest increase for that month in nearly three years, while affordability…

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Winter 2025 / 2026 - Buying & Selling Guides

Thinking About Buying a Home?

The process of buying a home can be overwhelming at times, but you don’t need to go through it alone.

You may be wondering if now is a good time to buy a home…or if interest rates are projected to rise or fall. The free eGuide below will answer many of your questions and likely bring up a few things you didn’t even know you should consider when buying a home.

Simply fill out the form below to receive your copy of the eGuide, and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

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Thinking About Selling Your House Soon?

It’s difficult to know when is the best time to sell, or how to get the most money for your house, but you don’t need to go through the process alone.

You may be wondering if prices are projected to rise or fall…or how much competition you may be facing in your market. The free eGuide below will answer many of your questions and likely bring up a few things you haven’t even thought about yet.

Simply fill out the form below to receive your copy of the eGuide, and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

Click Here to Download