TriStar Finance, Kirkland, WA · NMLS #2296942
Your home loan, handled personally.
I’m a mortgage loan originator serving Seattle and the Eastside. Whether you’re buying, refinancing or tapping your equity, you work with one person who picks up the phone.
- 19+ loan programs through TriStar Finance
- In-house underwriting for faster answers
- 5.0 rating across 8 Zillow reviews
Blake Brown by the numbers
- Zillow rating
- 5.0
- Loan programs at TriStar Finance
- 19+
- Client reviews on Zillow
- 8
- Point of contact from application to closing
- 1
A lender who explains every step.
I’m a mortgage loan originator at TriStar Finance in Kirkland, helping people in Seattle and across the Eastside finance the homes they want to live in, invest in or keep.
I’m also a licensed real estate broker in Washington, so I know what a seller looks for in an offer and how much a smooth financing process matters once you’re under contract.
I genuinely want to help everyone save money on their mortgage. With access to just about every investor and underwriters in-house at TriStar, we can usually do exactly that.
A loan for where you are right now.
For buyersBuy a home with a plan behind you.
Pre-qualification, the right program for your situation and a clear look at your numbers before you tour, so your offer is backed by a lender who is already on your side.
Get pre-qualified
For homeownersRefinance or use your home equity.
Lower your payment, shorten your term or borrow against your equity with a refinance or a HELOC. I’ll walk you through what makes sense and what doesn’t.
Review my mortgage
For investors and the self-employedFinancing that fits how you earn.
Rental property, DSCR, bank statement and non-QM loans for borrowers whose income doesn’t fit a standard W-2 mold, all through TriStar Finance.
See the programs
Options for nearly every situation.
TriStar Finance offers 19+ mortgage programs, backed by a nationwide network of capital resources. Here is how they group by goal.
Buying a home
- First-time home buyer
Programs with education, down payment assistance and personal guidance for your first purchase.
- Fixed-rate mortgage
A steady payment, with a choice of fixed terms.
- FHA loan
Government-backed, with flexible credit requirements and low down payments.
- VA loan
For veterans and active-duty service members, with flexible down payment options and no PMI.
- USDA loan
Flexible down payment options for qualifying buyers in qualifying rural areas.
- Jumbo loan
For higher-value homes above conventional loan limits.
- Low down payment
Several programs built for buyers who want to put less down.
- Cash offers
Make an all-cash offer, then convert it to a mortgage at closing.
Refinancing and equity
- Refinance
Lower your payment, shorten your term or access your home equity.
- HELOC
A line of credit secured by the equity in your home.
- Forbearance refinance
Refinance options for homeowners coming out of forbearance.
- Reverse mortgage
Lets homeowners 62 and older convert home equity into cash.
- Bridge loan
Short-term financing to cover the gap between selling and buying.
Building and renovating
- 203(k) rehab loan
Buy a home and pay for its renovation in a single loan.
- Primary residence construction
Construction-to-permanent financing for building your own home.
- Spec builder construction
For builders, with flexible draw schedules.
Investors and self-employed
- Investment property
Financing for rental properties.
- DSCR loan
Qualify on a property’s rental income rather than your personal income.
- Bank statement loan
Qualify with 12 to 24 months of bank statements if you’re self-employed or do gig work.
- Asset depletion
Qualify using your assets instead of a traditional income.
- Non-QM loan
For borrowers who fall outside conventional guidelines.
- Adult family home
Financing for adult family home operators.
Program availability and eligibility vary by borrower, property and location. All loans are subject to credit and underwriting approval.
Ask which program fitsThe difference is in how the work gets done.
What clients say sets working with me apart.
Start a conversationAccess to just about every investor
TriStar Finance works with a wide network of capital sources, so we can look for the program that fits you rather than fit you to one program.
Underwriting in-house
TriStar’s underwriters sit down the hall, which usually means quicker answers and fewer surprises late in the process.
Answers when you need them
Calls, texts and emails get a real reply, fast. It is the thing clients mention most in their reviews.
Patience for first-time buyers
No question is too basic and no timeline is too long. One client and I worked together for more than two years before he bought his first home.
A lender who understands real estate
As a licensed real estate broker, I know what your offer needs from its financing and how to help it hold up under a deadline.
From first call to closing day.
You’ll know what comes next at every step.
We talk it through
A short, no-pressure conversation about your goals, your timeline and your finances.
Get pre-approved
I review your documents and match you with the program that fits, so you know your budget before you start shopping.
Shop with confidence
With a pre-approval in hand, you can make offers knowing your financing is already lined up.
Lock and underwrite
We lock your terms when the time is right, and TriStar’s in-house underwriters work your file for quicker answers.
Close and move in
I stay in touch through the final steps until you have the keys.
Estimate your monthly payment.
Try a few numbers to see how price, down payment and term change the principal and interest.
- Estimated monthly principal and interest
- $4,298
- Loan amount
- $680,000
Estimated monthly principal and interest: $4,298
Get a personalized quoteThis estimate is for illustration only and covers principal and interest only. It excludes property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance and HOA dues. The interest rate shown is an example, not a quote, an offer or an advertised rate. Your actual rate, APR and payment depend on your credit, the property, the loan program and market conditions. This is not a commitment to lend.
Don’t just take my word for it.
Blake stuck with me for over 2 years on my journey to buy my first home. In addition to his exceptional patience, Blake was always extremely responsive, communicative, and available to bounce ideas off of.
First-time buyer, North Bend, WA The level of care, attention to detail, and professionalism demonstrated by Blake far surpassed my expectations. As a first-time home buyer, I really appreciated Blake’s honesty and transparency throughout the mortgage process.
First-time buyer, Kent, WA He did a mortgage for my clients who were first time home buyers. The process was super quick and easy! He has since closed a few loans for multiple clients of mine.
Real estate agent, Kent, WA
Is your mortgage still the right one?
A refinance or HELOC can lower your payment, shorten your term or put your equity to work. I’ll give you a free, no-pressure review and tell you honestly whether it makes sense.
Review my mortgageLet’s talk about your loan.
Tell me a little about what you are planning, whether that is buying, refinancing or borrowing against your equity. I reply to every message personally.
- Call or text
- (425) 652-6365
- Office
- 10510 Northup Way, Ste 115Kirkland, WA 98033