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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New Home Sales Surge, Buyers Gain Options

Inside Lending – Week of September 29, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for economists.”—John Kenneth Galbraith, Canadian-American economist NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE New home sales jumped more than 20% in August, up more than 15% from a year ago. Plus, median sales prices are down more than…

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Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. Almost every buyer knows they exist, but not that many know exactly what they cover, or how different they can be based on where you’re buying. So, let’s break them down. What Are Closing Costs? Your closing…

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Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash

If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here’s a trend worth paying attention to: More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage. And, if you’ve owned your home for a while, you may be able to do the same. No…

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Mortgage Applications Spike as Fed Cuts Rates

Inside Lending – Week of September 22, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Canadians are very well behaved; they don’t throw their food.”—Calvin Trillin, American journalist, humorist, and poet NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE Mortgage applications spiked almost 30% last week, driven by refis, but purchase applications also went up a healthy 12% compared to the prior week…

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Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth?

Want to know something important you probably don’t have a professional check for you nearly as often as you should? Spoiler alert: it’s the value of your home. Because here’s the reality. Your house is likely the biggest financial asset you have. And if you’ve lived in it for a few years or more, chances…

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Why Now May Be a Key 2025 Moment To Sell Your House

Mortgage rates are finally heading in the right direction – and buyers are starting to jump back in. According to the data, buyer demand picked up considerably once mortgage rates hit a new low for 2025. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that applications for home loans were up 23% compared to the first week…

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Inside Lending: Buyer Demand Surges and Eases

Buyer Demand Surges as Prices & Rates Ease

Inside Lending For the week of SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 QUOTE OF THE WEEK  “Just remember, once you’re over the hill you begin to pick up speed.”—Charles M. Schulz, American cartoonist, creator of the Peanuts comic strip NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE The Mortgage Bankers Association reported demand for purchase mortgages surged last week to the highest level…

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What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Mortgage Rates

The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean mortgage rates will drop? Let’s clear up the confusion. The Fed Doesn’t Directly Set Mortgage Rates Right now, all eyes are on the Fed. Most economists expect they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate at…

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Patience Won’t Sell Your House. Pricing Will.

Waiting for the perfect buyer to fall in love with your house? In today’s market, that’s usually not what’s holding things up. And here’s why. Let’s be real. Homes are taking a week longer to sell than they did a year ago. According to Realtor.com: “Homes are also taking longer to sell. The typical home spent…

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Fall 2025 - Things to Consider When Buying & Selling

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.

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