
Meet Julie Shank
A Senior Mortgage Advisor (and a giant nerd) with almost 10 years of experience, serving AZ, CO, OR, TX and WA.
Hi, I’m Julie.
Spoiler alert: I’ve moved…a lot.
I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas before moving to the beautiful mountains of Montana for a few years.
Big sky country taught me how to drive any motorized vehicle on a snowy mountain pass, shoot guns, and withstand extreme temperatures.
I then spent a decade in Colorado, which taught me how to get better at driving in the snow, celebrate the beauty of tiny mountain towns, and learn how to navigate single-motherhood. After graduating from the University of Colorado, my daughter and I found ourselves in the breathtaking Pacific Northwest.
We spent 11 years in Olympia, Washington where we learned the joys of hiking the rainforested mountains, appreciating sunshine, and getting excited that “the mountain is out!” It’s also where I became deeply entrenched in the military community as an Army spouse, gave birth to my youngest daughter, and where I became a loan officer.
While my home is now back in the slow, country life of small town Texas, I spend many, many weeks every year in both Colorado and Washington. I have a deep passion for helping people achieve the dream of homeownership without regard to their income or social status. I’m like a dog with a hambone when helping my clients get the best home financing for their situation.
Navigating mortgages, finance, and the home-buying process are far too often confusing and overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. I make it my personal mission to eliminate confusion and ensure a peaceful, educational process from the first phone call or text message onward. My goal is to be your go-to finance resource for life. There’s no shortage of loan officers or companies who will sell you the loan they choose for you. I’m determined to get you the RIGHT loan, of your choice, for your unique situation.
Working in the mortgage industry requires a strong, powerful presence and a willingness to be relentless in the pursuit my clients’ goals. I vow to be an unparalleled ally in your corner. The process will be positive, educational, and always centered on you and your family. In the end, that’s what all of those years of experience add up to: learning how to take my clients from Point A to Point B, even if there’s no roadmap to get started. Everything is figureoutable.
Areas of Expertise
The CMA CERTIFIED MORTGAGE ADVISOR™ certification is the standard of excellence in the mortgage industry. CMA professionals meet rigorous education, training, and ethical standards and are committed to educating clients in order to prepare them for a more secure tomorrow.
Certified Mortgage Advisor
Divorce Lending Specialist
Divorce is hard. Navigating finances during a divorce is hard, too. Julie has the Divorce Lending expertise to help you navigate the complexities of buying, selling, and refinancing during one of life’s most challenging transitions with sensitivity and care.
Military Mortgage Specialist
Julie knows firsthand the challenges that military life can bring. The VA home loan has many benefits and perks, and Julie has received extensive continuing education on the VA loan process to best serve our military veterans and active duty families.