Preferred Lender List

Shad Gilbreath

For the last 7 years, Shad has been a mortgage broker in Denver. He is experienced in all aspects of mortgage financing, from the straightforward transaction to the complex project. Shad is committed to inform, consult and guide his customers through the entire process from the initial interview to closing. Handling every transaction with integrity, Shad Gilbreath provides professional expertise and superior customer service.

Mark Afman

Mark Afman is a senior mortgage consultant with Universal Lending Corp. His reputation for honesty and integrity in the residential mortgage industry stands on its own. The Denver Board of Realtors (DBR) awarded him its Affiliate Of the Year Award for 2006 and he was proud to serve as President of the DBR Affiliate Council in 2006.

Universal Lending features a variety of lending programs for first-time buyers, seasoned buyers, and everyone in between. Those with financial challenges are welcome, too. Universal Lending will do what it takes to earn your business.

Lillian Wood

During Lillian’s three years working as a Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Consultant, she has focused on finding the best product for the customer. First concentrating on clients building new homes, she has broadened her knowledge base to include programs for first time buyers and move-up buyers. Working at Wells Fargo means Lillian can offer a broad scope of programs to fit even the most discriminating criteria. She does what it takes to find the right mortgage or home equity line of credit because it matters. Let Lillian Wood and Wells Fargo help you get the job done.

Lillian Wood
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
1740 Broadway
Denver, CO 80112
Phone: 303-863-6780
Email: Lillian.Wood@wellsfargo.com

Gene Strickland

Gene Strickland began his mortgage career with one goal in mind – to offer quality guidance and education about real estate and mortgages that would promote pride in home ownership and integrity in his business. Nine years later, he continues to embrace that philosophy.

Moving to Colorado from South Carolina 17 years ago, Gene has established a presence in his community and now considers Colorado his home. He is involved in raising his two sons, as well as a myriad of other interests, hobbies and pastimes.

Gene has considerable experience in conventional, government, and non-conforming loan products. His goal is to assure his clients are making good decisions based on educated advice and he tailors each financial proposal to meet the borrower’s specific needs. Working with Gene means you’re working with a friend, not as a client.

Gene Strickland
Classic Home Mortgage
13111 E. Briarwood Way #110
Centennial, CO 80112
Phone: 3303-222-1152
Email: gstrickland@classichomemtg.com

Mark Trenka

For the last 20 years, Mark Trenka has been a lender, developing a unique perspective and skill set along the way. He is one of a handful of loan officers who has worked both sides of the desk – managing underwriting/approvals for lenders and packaging deals to lenders for underwriting. With literally thousands of loan situations in his repertoire, Mark knows the issues and anticipates the pitfalls. He can close loans others can’t. Making the loan closing a smooth experience is paramount and Mark gets it done with skill and style.