Scott Mantel is a solutions-oriented Loan Officer and hyper-local property expert who delivers the highest level of customer service to his clientele. With more than a decade of experience in mortgage banking and having extensive knowledge in the Brooklyn Townhouse and Brownstone markets, Scott understands the various components that are required by lenders to finance a home purchase. With thousan
ds of successfully closed mortgage transactions, Scott has become a Brownstone and Townhouse Specialist; primarily, but not limited to the areas of Bedford Stuyvesant, Bushwick, Clinton Hills, and Crown Heights. Besides the standard FHA, Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac loans, he has access to a multitude of specialty products. These include such programs that allow up to 85-90% financing (without Mortgage Insurance!), all the way up to 3 million dollars, for much of the higher priced townhouses. "Over the course of doing business for many years, I have witnessed the unprecedented spike in purchase prices that, most times, exceed conventional and FHA loan amounts. At that point, specialty products and programs are required in order to satisfy the purchase prices," says Scott. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an investor looking to refinance and leverage current properties for new acquisitions, Scott is skilled in uniquely tailoring each situation specific to the lender's satisfaction. You can rely on Scott Mantel's integrity and professionalism to deliver a seamless mortgage transaction. He understands the level of attention each of his clients requires throughout the process, and exceeds expectations in this capacity. Furthermore, his strong relationships with Brokers and Agents, Investors, and Developers enable him to deliver a peace of mind to all those involved and add to a stellar track record of getting the funds approved. Scott gained his knowledge of the financial industry as the former CEO of a multi-million dollar international design firm. It was there that he led a LBO and restructured the capital makeup of the company to the tune of 7 million dollars. The transition from business lending to consumer financing was quite natural and seamless.
