Listen to your needs and expectations
Why Choose Us?
The process can be 100% digital to 100% in-person, or anywhere in between.
You’ll know what’s happening every step of the way, which means less stress and anxiety. Throughout the entire purchasing process, we promise to keep you completely informed. You will receive the on-time, accurate results you expect. From our initial mortgage application consultation through the closing date and beyond.
We work for our clients and in their interest, period. We work for you, not for the banks. We’ll make sure we find the best possible loan for you and for your needs. We make the mortgage process transparent by providing you with continuous updates. Our business is to help our clients become homeowners, and to keep everyone on the same page while doing so.
We’ll help to get your offer accepted. Choosing the right lender can be the key to getting your offer accepted. We communicate with listing agents about the approval letter. The Furlong Team will confirm closing times and provide confidence in the offer, making sellers more likely to accept it.
Steve Furlong
Mortgage Specialist
NMLS 275939
Office: 952-314-6087
Steve has been a Mortgage Specialist for 14 years. He holds an MBA from the Carlson School of Management in Finance, specializes in “making it work” and has earned numerous awards. He believes that everyone who has the desire to achieve the American Dream of homeownership should have the ability to do so, whether today or tomorrow, and is here for the duration to make it a reality for you. He has trained many Loan Officers, and is currently working to grow the team to provide an even greater level of service to our clients. He serves as President for the Minnesota Mortgage Association.
Steve Furlong’s Award Mentions:
2016 Star Tribune Top 5 Workplace in Minnesota
2012 Minnesota Mortgage Association Loan Officer of the Year
2012 Sun Current Mortgage Specialist of the Year
Barb Gurney
Mortgage Specialist
NMLS 1031583
Office: 612-564-0466
Mobile: 612-991-3473
Barb is a member of the Furlong Team. Barb chose to work at Mortgages Unlimited, Inc. to share in the company’s focus of offering the trust, mortgage options, and competitive rates of a large lender with the personal communication, guidance, and partnerships of a small company based on strong family values.
Barb is professional, offering superior customer service. She treats each client the way she wants to be treated. Barb’s goal is to make the loan process a positive experience and make sure you understand each step along the way. She truly believes open communication leads to no surprises and that is how she prefers to do business. You can trust Barb to be fair and honest with you.
Barb grew up in Minnesota. She attended St. Olaf College. Barb also has her Masters in Teaching from University of St. Thomas and her MBA from Augsburg. She and her husband Steve live in Bloomington. They love to travel and attend professional and college sporting events. They are active in their church and volunteer their time there and in the community.
Brandon Olson
Mortgage Specialist
NMLS 1031583
Office: 612-564-0466
Mobile: 612-437-9567
Brandon has been in the finance and loan industry for 10 years. He has worked with a broad spectrum of credit and loan terms. “I am personally committed to making your mortgage experience the very best it can be. Peace of mind, trust, dependability, integrity, and assurance are just a few of the words that come to my client’s mind when they work with me.”
He recognizes the role of the loan originator is of utmost significance. Vast industry knowledge often alleviates catastrophes. Smooth, consistent, and transparent communication between the originator, realtor, and borrower is just the beginning.
He has standards that are high for a reason: to develop a long-term relationship that can mutually benefit both him and his clients. Meeting your expectations only gets to completion, whereas exceeding your highest of expectations makes you a “customer for life.”
James Vang
Mortgage Specialist
NMLS 1031583
Office: 952-388-2816
Mobile: 612-999-0999
A Minnesota native, James graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities with a degree in Economics. His priority is to provide the best experience for homebuyers and their families. As an experienced loan officer, James has the knowledge and tools to help his clients improve credit scores and up their buying power. If you’re looking for a home, James is the right person to work with, whether this is your first home or your fifth home. James is always professional and extremely passionate, he will provide you with the best options and programs to meet your needs.
Ask me about the new HomeReady program where you can:
- Use boarder (roommate) income to supplement your income WITHOUT having them on the loan
- Use other household income to qualify for a larger loan amount
- Obtain lower mortgage insurance rates than traditional FHA financing
Ask me about Minnesota Housing down payment assistance programs where you can:
- Buy a home for as little as $1,000 down payment, if you meet program eligibility requirements
- Borrow up to $7,500 towards your down payment and closing costs
- Obtain lower mortgage insurance rates than traditional FHA/Conventional financing
- Receive up to $2,000 in federal tax credits ANNUALLY
Amy Furlong
Mortgage Specialist
NMLS 1513746
Office: 952-388-2873
Amy grew up in Small Town, USA (Brill, WI) and has lived in western WI for 25 years, enjoying the countryside with dogs and horses. Amy has extensive business and customer service expertise and prides herself, above all, on integrity and honesty.
She has been helping people reach their personal goals for over 20 years and specializes in guiding people through the mortgage process in a straightforward and caring manner. Amy will obtain any resources or information necessary to streamline the home buying process for you, ensuring you fully understand each step; moreover; obtaining the best loan package for you and your family. Whether your needs are in Minnesota or Wisconsin, your goals will be Amy’s goals.
Amy lives in Prescott, WI and has two girls, ages 15 and 20; and two stepsons, ages 14 and 12. She enjoys a busy life with puppies and horses along with some gym time and gardening.
“I look forward to every unique opportunity to help a person to become a home owner. I truly enjoy helping people move forward with whatever their dreams may be.”
Isaac Lombard
Mortgage Specialist
NMLS 1651178
Office: 952-230-6522
I was born and raised in a small town and like to give my clients that small town customer service that we all appreciate. I have been in the customer service industry for over 10 years. I strongly believe that there is always a solution, we just need to find it.
I am committed to building lasting relationships with my clients and to help them achieve their goal of home ownership. I know that a purchase or refinance has a lot of steps to it and I plan to be there every step of the way to help guide you through that process.I seek to get my clients the best program available that will fit what they are looking for.
During my time that I am not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Hattie, and my soon to be daughter, Penelope. I also like to do things that challenge my mind like playing Golf and Billiards.
Dave Fox
Mortgage Specialist
NMLS 1676838
Office: 952-232-4142
I am a lifelong resident of the Twin Cities area and earned a business degree from the University of Minnesota in 1986. As an experienced financial professional with over 12 years of mortgage experience including Loan Origination, Processing, Servicing, and Collections. This background has taught me that the best outcomes start by listening to clients and understanding their goals. I ask good questions to help clarify those goals and will give you multiple options to realize those goals and dreams.
I am delighted to be on a team with some of the best Underwriters, Processors, and Loan Assistants in the business, enabling me to make your mortgage experience the best it can be. I am here to help you navigate this process. I will also help you manage your mortgage along the way to adjust to any changes that life brings you.
I enjoy spending time up north, volunteering at Middle School activities, and along with my wife Maria, being the preferred Uber drivers for our triplets Eric, Sam, and Elizabeth.
Blake Pinkerton
Mortgage Specialist
NMLS 1674105
Office: 715-559-3949
After being raised in the Spooner area and graduating from Spooner High School, I spent over a decade helping business owners achieve their goals and grow their businesses throughout the United States, but there is no place like home and recently I had the opportunity to move back and help my home town community members realize their dreams of home ownership. I truly enjoy building long lasting relationships and being a go-to resource for my clients and look forward to bringing the skills I have acquired over my career to Spooner and the surrounding areas.
I want my clients to know that I am committed to building long lasting relationships and I understand you don’t buy or re-finance your property very often. You can expect an open discussion about the goals you wish to achieve and become educated on what to expect in the process, industry terminology and available options that may make sense for you.
I have an amazing 11 year old daughter named Hailey and we enjoy spending time together playing cards, fishing or just hanging out (she still thinks I’m cool which will only last for a few more years so I’m soaking it up while I can!!).
I look forward to working with you!
Zara Vozhdayeva
Loan Assistant
Office: 651-403-6634
Zara’s current role on the team is to assist the loan officers and borrowers to ensure a smooth transaction from start to finish. She reviews files, prepares them for processing/underwriting and will let you know if you have missed a signature or forgot to send a paystub. She is a friendly, loyal, and dedicated professional with an ambition to succeed, and always up to a challenge whatever the situation presents. She’s responsive, extremely knowledgeable, thorough, dependable, and professional in every aspect. Her focus on delivering the best service possible is beyond commendable. Zara has lived in the Minneapolis area for the past twenty-five plus years and enjoys traveling with friends and family in her free time.
Andrea Frey
Loan Assistant
NMLS 914468
Office: 952.314.5175
Andrea’s role on the team is to assist the loan officers and borrowers to ensure a smooth transaction from start to finish. She reviews files, prepares them for processing/underwriting and will let you know if you have missed a signature or forgot to send a paystub. She enjoys helping people reach their goal of homeownership and her objective is to keep everyone informed and on track to meet the closing date. Andrea grew up and attended college in the Twin Cities. When she isn’t diligently working on loan files, she enjoys spending time at the lake and playing in a kickball league.
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