Pride Lending

03/17/2026

Pride Lending continues to grow! We’re excited to share that we are now officially licensed in Washington, expanding our ability to serve borrowers, real estate professionals, and referral partners across the Evergreen State.

As we enter new markets, we’re always looking to connect with great people who share our values. If you’re a homebuyer, real estate professional, or referral partner in Washington, we’d love to connect. And if you’re a Loan Officer considering a move to a more collaborative, value-driven environment, let’s start a conversation about what Pride Lending could look like for you.

03/10/2026

Pride Lending continues to grow! We’re excited to share that we are now officially licensed in New Mexico, expanding our ability to serve folks in another incredible market.

As we enter new states, we’re always looking to build relationships with great people who share our values. If you or someone you know is looking to buy or refinance in New Mexico, we’d love to connect!

And if you’re a Loan Officer in NM considering a move to a more collaborative, value-driven environment, let’s start a conversation about what Pride Lending could look like for you.

11/07/2025

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11/05/2025

The team at Pride Lending wants to wish our newest Loan Officer, Paul Holzmeyer, a very happy birthday! 🎉

He’s back in Minnesota for his first chilly winter in years — bring on the flannel. 🧣

This weekend he scored an epic LOTR marathon (9am–midnight) — birthday gift from his husband = no kid duty. 🍿🧙‍♂️

Certified nerd + proud Star Wars fan. Drop a birthday wish for Paul below! 👇🎂

10/27/2025

🎉 Big news — help us welcome Paul Holzmeyer to the Pride Lending family! 👋🏽

Paul’s spent the last 3 years in the mortgage world and is all about getting people into homes and setting them up to build generational wealth. He’s a first-time buyer champion (there’s nothing like handing over the keys 🗝️) and loves helping newer investors make strategic, smart moves.

What Paul brings:
• 🧾 Down Payment Assistance experience — Florida & Minnesota
• 🧠 Creative, alternative solutions (non-QM & more)
• 🤝 Down-to-earth approach — happy to deep-dive into details or take the reins so you can de-stress

Off the clock: proud dad to Quinn & Kahlil and husband to Mike — family keeps him grounded. ❤️

Drop a warm welcome for Paul below 👇 — he’d love to meet you!

10/24/2025

The federal government shutdown isn’t just a Washington headline, it’s affecting homebuyers right now. Many government-backed programs are delayed or paused, slowing down loan processing and complicating closings, especially for rural or underserved borrowers.

In our latest blog post, read how this impacts your home-loan journey and what you can do to stay ahead on the process.

https://pridelending.com/blog/government-shutdown-and-the-mortgage-market/

10/13/2025

🎉 Welcome Sean Hill to the Pride Lending Family! 🐗🏡

Born and raised in Northwest Arkansas, Sean’s first words might have been “Wooo Pig Sooie!” but his passion for helping families find home is what really sets him apart.

From showing horses and pigs on the family farm to graduating from the University of Arkansas (Animal Science, of course!), Sean's never been afraid to get his hands dirty. After 5 years in title and several more mastering every ops role in the mortgage process — he’s now bringing that same grit and know-how to the front lines as a Loan Officer.

✨ Why you’ll love working with Sean:

Operations-driven = smooth, fast closings ✅

Focused on fun, stress-free experiences 🧘‍♂️

Always available for a chat — whether at a Lady Razorback game or judging local horse shows 🐴

📍Based in NWA | 🖊️ Notary Public | 💛 Proud supporter of Stable Steps (Counseling with Horses)

Say hey 👋 and help us give Sean a big ol’ Pride Lending welcome in the comments!

10/06/2025

Big news and even bigger congrats to Corey Tressler — he’s our new Director of Sales! 🥳

Corey’s not stepping away from the front lines — he’s still rocking it as a Senior Loan Officer — but now he’s also leading, mentoring, and building a killer sales training program to help our whole LO crew crush it. If you know Corey, you know he brings grit, heart, and a ton of coffee. ☕️🔥

Drop a congrats below for a guy who makes closing day look easy. 👏👏

09/30/2025

Happy Birthday to our fearless leader, Andrew Dort! 🎉

From building Pride Lending from the ground up to now adding "World Champion softball player" to the resume – you continue to show us what's possible when you go all in.

Thank you for creating a company that stands for something bigger, for leading with integrity, and for always having our backs. Here's to another year of crushing goals (and softballs).

Cheers to you, Andrew! 🥂

09/11/2025

The entire team at Pride Lending is wishing Matthew the happiest of Birthdays!

Matthew and Guerrilla Bee are the geniuses behind our updated branding, website and graphics. We are so grateful that he is part of the team!

06/26/2025

Buying your first home can feel overwhelming—especially for LGBTQ+ buyers navigating a system that wasn’t always built with you in mind. That’s why we’re proud to invite you to a free webinar hosted by Andrew Dort, America’s foremost LGBTQ+ mortgage expert.

🗓 Thursday • 8 PM EDT / 5 PM PDT
🎯 Learn how inclusive lending can empower your homeownership journey
🤝 Personalized tips for first-time buyers, partners, allies, and agents
👉 Register now: https://pridelending.zoomwebinars.net

06/18/2025

Consumer debt is brutal right now. Credit card rates are sky high, balances keep climbing, and a lot of people feel like they’re throwing money into a fire every month. You’re making the payments, but nothing moves. For homeowners, there’s often a better option sitting right under your feet: your home equity.

For this week’s blog post, Broker Owner Andrew Dort walks through the real math behind cash-out refinances, HELOCs, and home equity loans and exactly when they make sense. If you're sick of playing the credit card game and want to see if your equity can finally tip the scales in your favor, let’s have a real conversation. No fluff, no pressure... just numbers, options, and answers.

Wondering if tapping into your home equity is the smart way to pay off debt? Learn the pros and cons of a Cash-Out Refi, HELOC, or HELOAN—without the jargon or sales pitch.