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Home isn't a dream.
It's a plan.

I'm Brendin Straubel, a Tampa Mortgage Loan Originator. Whether it's your first home, your next home, or a fresh look at the loan you have, I'll map out your options in plain language and answer my own phone along the way.

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · Brendin Straubel, NMLS 1757609 · Pioneer Mortgage Funding
Brendin Straubel, Mortgage Loan Originator in Tampa, Florida
Brendin StraubelMortgage Loan Originator · NMLS 1757609
5.0★
Google rating, 26 reviews
$50M+
in funded home loans
190+
closings for Tampa Bay families
What I can help with

One person, every kind of home loan

As a Mortgage Loan Originator on the broker side, I can shop your scenario across many lenders and loan types instead of forcing you into one box.

Buy your first home

FHA, Conventional, and down payment assistance programs that make the first one possible.

First time buyer guide

Buy your next home

Move up, downsize, or buy an investment property with a loan built around your goals.

See loan programs

Refinance

Restructure your payment, shorten your term, or put your equity to work with a cash out or HELOC.

Refinance options

Down payment help

Tampa Bay programs offer tens of thousands in assistance for eligible buyers. Let's see what fits.

Explore DPA programs
How it works

Three steps to a clear answer

Talk it through

A quick call or text about your goals, income, and credit. No pressure and no obligation, just a real conversation about where you stand.

Get your numbers

I run your scenario across lenders and programs, then show you the realistic price range, monthly payment, and cash needed to close.

Shop with confidence

You go house hunting with a solid approval letter in hand, and I stay on call for every offer, question, and update through closing day.

Up to $50,000 toward your down payment

Pasco County offers up to $50,000 and Pinellas County up to $75,000 for eligible buyers. I work with these programs regularly.

See If a Program Fits
Reviews

A 5.0 rating, earned one family at a time

26 reviews on Google, every one of them 5 stars. Read what past clients say about working together.

★★★★★

"Brendin, thanks for helping me achieve one of my biggest dreams, becoming a homeowner. You were kind, courteous, knowledgeable, and answered my many questions."

Trina S.

★★★★★

"Brendin is someone you NEED to have a part of your home buying process! He has great communication skills and is super-efficient."

Ivelisse R.

Let's talk

Tell me what you're working toward

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