About
I’m Ed Mermolia. I work with home owners and buyers to get mortgage financing that works for them.
I've had more than 24 years of experience in mortgage lending. I have worked as a Mortgage Loan Officer and Originating Branch Manager and have been an owner of a mortgage company. In addition, for more than eight years, I was the Sales Manager for a mortgage company and have assisted more than a thousand borrowers with their financing.
Over the years, I have learned that success is listening, having an upbeat attitude, and treating everyone with respect. My approach is to help people achieve their goals by giving them as many options as possible while educating them so they can make the best choices in their home mortgage options. My goal is to make the process a positive and memorable experience.
I have been privileged to help people in their best times and in some of the most stressful times in their lives. I have come to realize that there are many reasons borrowers seek a home mortgage. Sometimes, a growing family needs a larger home or a move from an apartment to their first home. Sometimes a client needs a mortgage due to a job move, divorce, or other challenging time in their lives. And sometimes, a client needs a listening ear and the patient attention of a knowledgeable mortgage broker to help them realize their dream of homeownership.
I Specialize in Helping
First-time homebuyers.
You will naturally have some special needs and questions as a first-time homebuyer. As one of my areas of focus, I am always excited to help. Some of the questions and needs we often see are:
- Am I ready to own a home?
- Creative ways to save for a down payment (link to blog post)
- How much home can I afford?
- Is my credit good enough to buy a home?
- What's the best first-time homebuyer mortgage for me?
- How do I get the best first-time home buyer mortgage rates?
Refinancing due to divorce
Of course, going through a divorce is a time of great stress and brings up many questions. I have successfully worked with many clients who are in the divorce process and who wish to stay in their current home. If that is your desire, I will work with you to examine all the options you have and you can determine if it is possible for you. We will help you answer the following questions:
- Should I sell or stay in my home after my divorce?
- What are my home mortgage refinancing options during a divorce?
- How much home equity do I have as a divorced person?
- How can I pay off my ex for their share of the home?
- How can I protect my credit when refinancing due to divorce?
Homebuyers with challenging credit ratings
While I am not a credit repair agency, I can often help prospective home buyers get approved for a mortgage loan, helping them improve their credit score. I can review their current credit rating and identify areas where improvements can be made, then initiate a request for a Rapid Rescore. Here are some of the areas I may be able to help in our mortgage approval journey.
- What is my credit score?
- How can I get a copy of my credit report?
- What items are affecting my credit score?
- How can I improve my credit score?
- How can I report errors in my credit report?
Award-winning Mortgage Loan Officer
Licensed in Wisconsin, Illinois, Arizona, Florida, Texas, Minnesota & Georgia
I'll work with you throughout the process and I'm happy to answer any questions you have.
Testimonials
What Clients Are Saying
"Ed is remarkable. He has your best interest in mind. He is people over profit. That is rare in the financial world. I trust Ed 100% with the financial decisions and recommend him on a regular basis to all I know in need of refinancing and home loan services.
My cash-out refinance saved me over $1000 a month!"
Timothy H.
“Ed has helped us with buying both of our houses and refinancing both of those mortgages. He helped us every step of the way and was always there to help answer any questions my husband and I had. I have recommended Ed to many of my friends and family and will be recommending him to anyone who needs a home.”
Coleen S.
"Ed is amazing! Our mortgage process was incredibly easy thanks to his help! He was there to guide us and answer any questions we had along the way. Lynne also helped a great deal and was very prompt in responding."
Kayla C.
"Ed and his team were phenomenal in helping me to refi my house with and under the criteria I needed to get the refi completed. Everyone was professional and extremely polite. It was a pleasure working with Ed."
