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Franklin Advantage is proud of our professional, experienced team members. Having a seasoned professional there with you, guiding you, helping you make the right decision for you and your family is a necessity in this very complex real estate market. The Franklin Advantage is the experience our team members offer.
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| PRESIDENT |
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Name: Larry Leal
Designation: President
Larry Leal has been in the real estate industry since 1985. His reputation in the industry is unsurpassed for professionalism and service and his loyal following in the Real Estate Community continues to keep him at the top of Residential Lending Field. His experience and knowledge in all phases of real estate finance have helped many current and future homeowners understand their options and |
make the right decision. Larry will follow your transaction from start to finish ensuring that your experience is as flawless as possible. Call Larry to discuss your options! |
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| CFO |
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Name: Jeff Yorke
Designation: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Jeff Yorke is our Operations Manager who also oversees the processing department here at Franklin Advantage, Inc. He ensures that the processing team assigned to your file has everything they need to transform that pile of paperwork into your new monthly payment or the set of keys to your new home. Jeff has been in real estate lending since 1992 with most of his
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expertise in the areas of loan processing, operations and guidelines. Jeff takes good care of us here and will ensure that your loan file is handled with tender love and care; he just loves making people happy. |
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| VICE PRESIDENT |
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Name: Greg Borgogna
Designation: Vice President
Greg Borgogna is a mortgage professional with over fifteen years of experience. He prides himself in having a complete understanding of today’s changing mortgage lending market. By taking a hands-on approach to each individual file from start to finish his clients enjoy the comfort of knowing there financing is being handled by a true professional. Greg specializes in all
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residential conventional and government loan products |
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| LOAN OFFICER |
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Name: Alex Sanchez
Designation: Loan Officer
With over a decade in financial services, Alex knows that a home is the biggest investment most families make. Alex is an expert in all aspects of residential lending. He is well versed in FHA, VA, conventional and portfolio home loan options. With his understanding of the many options available, he is able to advise, guide and help his clients into the best home loan to fulfill their dreams |
and meet their goals. When he is not helping families meet their financial goals, Alex Sanchez spends his time trying to keep up with his two boys. “There is nothing better than knowing we, here at Franklin Advantage, have just helped reach a family’s dreams! That’s what I would want a company do for me!” |
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Name: Michael Jones
Designation: Broker / Loan Officer
Michael has been in lending for 35 years starting in 1974 when he made real estate, commercial, and installment loans for Wells Fargo Bank. He was born in Wisconsin, raised in Illinois, graduated from CSULB, and currently lives with his wife in Mission Viejo after raising their three children. While managing an independent bank in 1985 he obtained his real estate license and began
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brokering loans in 1986. Over these years he has developed tremendous expertise in first and second mortgages, conventional, FHA, VA loans, FHA Title Ones, and 125’s. Michael is a highly experienced and professional loan officer and great at helping you with a smooth loan process whether it is a purchase or refinance. |
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| PROGRAM SPECIALIST |
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Name: Dawn Yorke
Designation: Program Specialist
Dawn enjoys real estate and is most enthusiastic about first time home buyers. The excitement in the eyes of new buyers when they get approved for the very first time is what really makes her day. Dawn is a true professional and a hard worker. She has been known to win tough battles in underwriting on behalf of her clients. She is a strong member of our team.
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PROGRAM SPECIALIST
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Name: Ron Moore
Designation: Program Specialist
Ron is an experienced sales agent and mortgage specialist, based out of the Inland Empire. He has extensive experience in performing Broker Price Opinions and setting listing prices for bank-owned properties so his referring agents look forward to his insight and input. Ron is a trusted lending representative in his area. In our current market, Ron's agents
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get a lot of interest in purchasing property in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Ron assists his agents as a local specialist for this territory as he has lived in the area his whole life. Ron comes highly recommended by his past customers. |
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| BRANCH MANAGER - HAWAII |
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Name: Patrick Price
Designation: Branch Manager - Hawaii
A native of Dana Point, CA, Patrick lives on the island of O'ahu where he is our Director of Operations for Hawaii. His many years of mortgage experience and expertise in both purchase and refinance mortgages has made him an invaluable resource to his clients who rely on him to make sure they get the best information. Known for his tenacity and winning attitude, Patrick enjoys the
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challenges that come with each transaction and always takes the time to explain the details about the loans and the loan process so that clients can make well-informed decisions.
In his spare time, Patrick is a scuba instructor, coaches a rugby team and races in Hawaiian outrigger canoes. |
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| LOAN OFFICER - SAN DIEGO |
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Name: Fred Wit
Designation: Loan Officer - San Diego
Fred is the cornerstone of our San Diego County presence. Fred has been in the Lending and Real Estate industry since 1986. He holds a CA Real Estate License, Series 6 & 63 Securities license, CA Insurance license and also holds a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS) designation.
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As a loan officer for the last 18 years, Fred has seen many changes in the housing market, loan programs, and the philosophy of home ownership. As a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist, Fred has met rigorous, peer-developed and reviewed standards endorsed by the national CMPS Institute which gives him the skill sets related to integrating a client's mortgage, debt and home equity strategy into their overall financial plan. Through Financial Market and Interest Rate Analysis, Cash Flow & Debt Analysis, Real Estate Equity Management and much more, you can be assured that Fred will not just get you a loan but also make sure that this loan fits with your future financial goals. |
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| LOAN OFFICER |
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Name: Paul
Wickstrom
Designation: Loan Officer
Paul Wickstrom is a top-notch real estate & mortgage
consultant with over 11 years experience. His complete understanding of the changing
trends in the housing market matched with his
vast product knowledge in lending allows him
to not only find the best loan programs and
rates for his clients, but also allows him
to facilitate home sales along side his referring agents to maximize
his clients' investment power and quality of
life. With high ethical standards while focused on
creating life-long
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client relationships, Paul offers unmatched customer service
and dedication |
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Our Address:
2 South Pointe, Suite 248,
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Phone: 800.314.5626 |
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Fax: 949.916.8800 |
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