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Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

Loan Officer

503.887.3619

jordan@jordanleemortgage.com

NMLS 1440237

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Born and raised in Salem, Jordan left Oregon to pursue a double major in Chinese and Anthropology at Grinnell College. Four years later, he left rural Iowa on a Grinnell Fellowship to teach English in Nanjing. During his year-long stint teaching, he ate his way across China before attending Culinary School in Portland.

Today, Jordan is a Certified Mortgage Advisor. He works closely with quality professionals across the country. In 2008 he graduated from Grinnell College with degrees in Chinese & Anthropology. After accepting a fellowship to teach English for a year in Nanjing, Jordan moved back home to Portland to pursue a career in fine dining, which happened to be  at the peak of the financial crisis. After culinary school and six years of cooking local, ingredient-focused meals, he decided to change careers. Following a passion to positively impact families financial goals, Jordan joined the mortgage company that financed his first home.

Current member and former president of the Portland Asian Real Estate Association of America chapter, Jordan teams with more than 18,000 professionals in the US & Canada to advocate for sustainable home ownership opportunities for the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community.

In addition to helping people achieve the American dream Jordan enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, cooking, playing board games, strumming guitar, trail running, shooting hoops, racing dragon boats, and playing tennis.

 

How did you arrive at this business? What path brought you here?

After six great years working as a chef on the Portland fine dining scene, I decided to change careers in search of more work-life balance, a new skill set, and the opportunity to put my toddler to bed at night. My interest in finance coupled with my desire to meaningfully impact others led me to get back in touch with Kristen Martha Brown, who secured my first mortgage. I am happy to say we are still working together!

Where can we find you when you're not working?

Spending time with my wife Kate and our kids. Outside of work I enjoy cooking and entertaining at home and for the occasional professional gig. Longboarding at Mt. Tabor, running and/or bird-watching in Forest Park.

My greatest athletic accomplishment...

Athletics have always been a major part of my life and I enjoy participating in all sports. One of my proudest accomplishments was completing the 2015 Portland Marathon with my wife and five other family members!

What are you most passionate about professionally? What most excites you about your work and the contribution you can make?

I am passionate about providing excellent service to my clients. When I got my mortgage through Mortgage Trust, it changed my life dramatically and I am thrilled with the opportunity to provide that service to others.

What is your favorite thing about working at Mortgage Trust?

The best thing about working at Mortgage Trust is the fantastic culture. I love being surrounded by friendly, intelligent people who love what they do and are willing to take time to help each other grow.

Why have you chosen to live in Portland? What do you love about Portland?

After teaching English for a year in Nanjing, China, on a fellowship grant through my alma mater, Grinnell College, I moved to Portland in 2009. I chose to attend culinary school in Portland because the rent was still affordable, there was a dynamic food scene, and it was close to my hometown of Salem. I love the friendly people, the ever-growing food scene and the weather in Portland.

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California CA-DBO1440237
Florida LO69283
Idaho MLO-20247
Minnesota MN-MLO-1440237
New Mexico 1440237
Oregon 1440237
South Dakota 1440237.MLO
Texas 1440237
Washington MLO-1440237
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NMLS Consumer Access

In AL, FL, MN, NC, SD, TX, and UT Mortgage Trust operates and is licensed as Mortgage T, Inc.

CA borrowers: We are licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) under the California Financing Law (CFL) license 60DBO-175171.

CT borrowers: We are a mortgage broker only -- not a mortgage lender or mortgage correspondent lender.

TX borrowers: Consumers wishing to file a complaint against a company or a residential mortgage loan originator should complete and send a complaint form to the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705. Complaint forms and instructions may be obtained from the department’s website at www.sml.texas.gov. A toll-free consumer hotline is available at 1-877-276-5550. The department maintains a recovery fund to make payments of certain actual out of pocket damages sustained by borrowers caused by acts of licensed residential mortgage loan originators. A written application for reimbursement from the recovery fund must be filed with and investigated by the department prior to the payment of a claim. For more information about the recovery fund, please consult the department’s website at www.sml.texas.gov.

This website is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to lend. The terms and conditions of our programs, products, and services may change or be terminated without notice, and certain restrictions may apply. All loans are subject to underwriting approval. Rates, APR, and closing costs are subject to change without prior notice. Any rate(s) and fee(s) displayed here are estimates based on generic borrower profiles and standard property types. 'Generic' refers to borrowers with excellent credit history and financial characteristics, while 'standard property types' refers to typical residential properties that meet standard lending guidelines. The actual interest rate and fees available to you will depend on your credit history, the type of property, and other factors, and may differ from the rates displayed here. The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is calculated based on a 365-day year, inclusive of typical closing costs. For more detailed information, please consult with one of our licensed loan originators. Please note that this does not constitute a guarantee of loan terms, and your final terms may vary. We operate as an Equal Housing Lender. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, please refer to our privacy policy for more information.

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NMLS Consumer Access

In AL, FL, MN, NC, SD, TX, and UT Mortgage Trust operates and is licensed as Mortgage T, Inc.

CA borrowers: We are licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) under the California Financing Law (CFL) license 60DBO-175171.

CT borrowers: We are a mortgage broker only -- not a mortgage lender or mortgage correspondent lender.

TX borrowers: Consumers wishing to file a complaint against a company or a residential mortgage loan originator should complete and send a complaint form to the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, Texas 78705. Complaint forms and instructions may be obtained from the department’s website at www.sml.texas.gov. A toll-free consumer hotline is available at 1-877-276-5550. The department maintains a recovery fund to make payments of certain actual out of pocket damages sustained by borrowers caused by acts of licensed residential mortgage loan originators. A written application for reimbursement from the recovery fund must be filed with and investigated by the department prior to the payment of a claim. For more information about the recovery fund, please consult the department’s website at www.sml.texas.gov.

This website is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to lend. The terms and conditions of our programs, products, and services may change or be terminated without notice, and certain restrictions may apply. All loans are subject to underwriting approval. Rates, APR, and closing costs are subject to change without prior notice. Any rate(s) and fee(s) displayed here are estimates based on generic borrower profiles and standard property types. 'Generic' refers to borrowers with excellent credit history and financial characteristics, while 'standard property types' refers to typical residential properties that meet standard lending guidelines. The actual interest rate and fees available to you will depend on your credit history, the type of property, and other factors, and may differ from the rates displayed here. The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is calculated based on a 365-day year, inclusive of typical closing costs. For more detailed information, please consult with one of our licensed loan originators. Please note that this does not constitute a guarantee of loan terms, and your final terms may vary. We operate as an Equal Housing Lender. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, please refer to our privacy policy for more information.