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Brenda Valdez-Schafer

Brenda Valdez-Schafer

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 NMLS #763213

604 25 Road , Grand Junction, CO 81505

Direct (970) 210-4892
brenda.valdezschafer@academymortgage.com
I am licensed in: CO #100505635, FL #LO101421, MT #763213

Se habla español. Welcome! Hello, I'm Brenda Valdez-Schafer. If you're looking for a bilingual loan officer, I'm here to help. At Academy, our mission is to be your 1st CHOICE in lending. We want to see you achieve the dream of homeownership. We are a direct lender. This means all of Academy's loan.....

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“I have never seen another lender go to bat for their clients like Brenda does. Her communication is top notch. Best of the West in my humble opinion. ??”

Beatrice perez crawford %ReviewerLastName%
Grand Junction, CO
07/03/2023

“Great communication and willingness to take time to explain not only the process of buying my first home but all the different options I had available that would suite me.”

Zachary J.
Grand Junction, CO
06/15/2023

“Excellent communication; went above and beyond to answer questions; prompt”

Michele F.
Butte, MT
05/06/2023

“Brenda was an awesome person to work with. Very knowledgeable, and good at what she does. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a loan, and would work with her again.”

Chris G.
Pueblo West, CO
04/19/2023

“Brenda was FANTASTIC! I work with a lot of loan officers and lenders. She is by far one of the best! Everything was timely. She communicated wonderfully. Plus, she knew our buyers really needed to close ASAP...she made it happen! Thank you Brenda!”

Joetta white-kelson %ReviewerLastName%
Pueblo West, CO
04/18/2023

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