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Michael Leash
Loan Officer NMLS# 478152
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About Me
The Columbia Gorge Mortgage Team at Guild Mortgage Company is an innovative full-service mortgage lender. We are committed to building relationships with our customers that bring real value to their lives, while reducing the stress of the mortgage process. We are home financing experts dedicated to helping our clients find the loan that best suits their needs.
We also believe that our customer's financial security and personal privacy is a top priority. We demonstrate that we care about their financial goals by providing products and solutions to meet their personal and business needs.
Michael has over 20-years of professional experience working for Top Fortune 500 companies with more than a Billion Dollars in business transactions. During his career, he has managed Finance, Sales, Marketing and is skilled in developing strategic plans for businesses and individuals to help them achieve their short and long-term goals.
As the only Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist in The Gorge, Michael has demonstrated financial knowledge and expertise regarding the tax and financial planning implications of various mortgage & real estate investment strategies.
With a life-long connection to the Columbia Gorge and 4-generations of family from the area, being part of the community is important. As well, Michael likes giving back to the community through fund raising for charity events and his Free Child Safety & DNA Kit program.
You can reach us through any of our local phone numbers:
- The Dalles 541.298.8326
- Hood River 541.386.8326
- Bingen / White Salmon 509.493.8326
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I work closely with my team of specialists to get you the financing you need. See what each member brings to the team.
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We have loan options to fit every situation, from down payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers to government-sponsored programs for military families and rural residents or jumbo loans in high-cost markets.