Bringing Personality to Colorado Home Purchases and Refinances
Request a Free ConsultationWhen it comes to Colorado home purchases and refinances, everyone on the Planet Home Lending Boulder Team works tirelessly to secure financing for their clients. This team is anchored by four industry veterans — Blue Hessner, Brian Weinberg, Dirk Walker and Todd Adelman — who have been together as Colorado mortgage lenders since 2015. They boast more than a half-century of combined local lending expertise and have received numerous awards for their superior customer service.
Planet Boulder’s mission is to provide a comprehensive and diverse selection of home financing options at competitive mortgage rates, while offering expert advice based on each client’s unique circumstances.
“Every decision and recommendation is made with our borrower’s best interest in mind. Our reputation is built upon serving the community with integrity, flexibility, transparency, and the level of agility and urgency required to excel in the competitive climate of Colorado real estate.
Whether you are a first-time buyer, an experienced homeowner, a seasoned investor, or a real estate professional, we look forward to putting our expertise to work for you and doing it with a smile.”
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Meet The Team
BLUE HESSNER
BRANCH MANAGER / SENIOR LOAN CONSULTANT
NMLS #297439
Cell: (303) 748-0565
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Full disclosure: I am not your typical suit-wearing mortgage broker. In fact, I like to think of myself as down-to-earth and approachable, a real person with real solutions to every mortgage problem. Prior to starting my career in mortgage loan origination, I was one of the world’s...
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BRIAN WEINBERG
BRANCH MANAGER / SENIOR LOAN CONSULTANT
NMLS #502102
Cell: (303) 916-6982
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I have been providing top quality residential mortgage services in the Boulder county and surrounding areas for more than eight years. My mortgage experience rests on a strong foundation in the banking industry, having worked with US Bank for eight years, where my roles included serving as Branch Manager...
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DIRK WALKER
BRANCH MANAGER/SENIOR LOAN CONSULTANT
NMLS #276166
Cell: (720) 205-8847
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At the age of 14, I asked my mom to teach me how stocks and the stock market worked. She showed me what my college savings were invested in and from that point on I looked up Texaco, US Gypsum, Tesoro, and few others in the Boulder Daily Camera every day (yes, I’m a Boulder native and...
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TODD ADELMAN
BRANCH MANAGER/SENIOR LOAN CONSULTANT
NMLS #300605
Cell: (303) 931-1188
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I am a 17-year veteran of the mortgage business. My distinct personalized approach stems from my diverse background and interests as a recording musician (with six records to my credit), as an environmental and social activist, as the founder…
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ALICIA ALPENFELS
SENIOR LOAN CONSULTANT
NMLS #296651
Cell: (303) 710-5992
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Born and raised in Boulder (go Panthers!), I have a zest for traveling the world, studying cultures, and understanding how people live. Eighteen years ago, I entered the mortgage industry with the desire to help home buyers easily navigate the complex lending system. I had been a homeowner for a few years…
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JOHN KURTZ
SENIOR LOAN CONSULTANT
NMLS #275592
Cell: (303) 594-9695
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I have more than 20 years of experience in mortgage banking providing trusted professional solutions to my clients. My honesty and integrity combined with a calm, steady approach have helped me navigate clients through the mortgage process with confidence, at the same time building long-term relationships with borrowers…
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MEGAN LAMERATO
SENIOR MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR
NMLS #743350
Cell: 586-604-8883
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Being one of five sisters, I learned early how to stand out. So when I jumped from teaching to banking 12 years ago, I became a top 20% producer in my first year. My wealth management experience working with high-net-worth individuals familiarized me with real estate investments and customized... Read More on Megan
MATT HENDERSON
SENIOR MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR
NMLS #1966980
Cell: 303-748-8400
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I love what I do. Formerly a Physical Therapist, I naturally put my client’s health first. But as a Senior Loan Officer, I now concentrate on my client’s financial health and long-term goals. It’s a neat dichotomy and I can confidently say I'm the only PT/Loan Officer on the Front Range...
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JESSICA SHANAHAN
SENIOR MORTAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR
NMLS #1127723
Cell: (970) 270-2479
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A Colorado native, Jessica entered the mortgage business in her teens. Her unique understanding of the many complexities that arise during the home loan process makes her stand out. She has an innate ability to craft successful loan packages, based on her former role as a Loan Processor. When clients....
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KAREN RIZZO
MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR
NMLS #1959074
Cell: 845-625-8235
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A few years ago, my husband and I were able to realize our dream of building a Florida home. The stress of managing the building process while still residing in New York was at times overwhelming. We found our mortgage consultant to be the most helpful in guiding us through the process. After we finally moved into our new home, I decided…
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ADAM LEEGER
PRODUCTION TEAM LEAD
NMLS #1296702
Cell: (303) 619-8671
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I believe in putting homeowners first, making the home loan experience personal and transparent, and doing the right thing for my customers. My focus at Planet Home Lending is helping Front Range folks build wealth through homeownership and real estate investment. While I grew up in Michigan, Nederland is where I’m most at home…
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JULIE DALE
PRODUCTION TEAM LEAD
NMLS #2027997
Cell: (720) 320-3382
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Fulfilling dreams of home ownership has been at the center of my career. I started 25 years ago working for my Dad’s mortgage business and then specialized in loans helping people avoid foreclosures. Upon venturing into real estate investing, I was able to fix-and-flip homes with affordable price tags, while educating…
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MORTGAGE 101
Should I “lock” my interest rate?
A rate lock means that you’re guaranteed that specific day’s mortgage interest rate for some predetermined period, typically 30 to 60 days. If interest rates have been trending upward, it’s generally a good idea to lock in your rate. While the prevailing mortgage rate doesn’t usually make a significant move over a month or two, it’s certainly possible.
What is a Prequalification?
A pre-qualification is a basic review of your finances to determine if you’d qualify for a mortgage. In general, a pre-qualification is based on unverified information you provide and does not include a credit check or any documentation, and is therefore not a firm guarantee of a loan.
What is a Preapproval?
Unlike a pre-qualification, a pre-approval can be a valuable tool in the home-buying process. As part of a pre-approval, a lender will check your credit, verify your income and employment, and commit to lending a certain amount of money. A pre-approval shows sellers that you’re serious about buying a home, and that you’re likely to be able to follow through on a bid, and close on their property.
What is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?
PMI protects a lender against loss if a borrower defaults. PMI is required from most homebuyers who obtain loans that are more than 80 percent of their home’s value. PMI premium payments may be cancelled under certain conditions when the amount owed on the loan is less than 80% of the value of the home. Ask us for our conditions and procedures to request cancellation of PMI premium payments.
What are closing costs, and what can I expect them to be?
The term “closing costs” refer to all of the charges you’ll need to pay before your loan is completed. This can include origination fees, title insurance, prepaid escrows, and more. Closing costs can vary significantly, and your Planet Home Lending Loan Consultant will provide more details during the loan process.
What is an ARM?
An Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) is a mortgage for which the interest rate is not fixed but changes during the life of the loan, according to movements in an index rate.
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Planet is a proud supporter of the National Forest Foundation.
Through this tree-planting partnership in 2019, we will:
- Plant 3 trees for every loan closed
- Contribute 30,000 trees
- Help restore our national forests
Every Planet customer, business partner, and employee can feel good about giving back.
