About Shawn
Shawn “The Mortgage Ace” Barsness has worked in the industry for over 12 years. During his tenure he has closed thousands of loans and even owned a mortgage brokerage for seven years. As a driven, committed, diligent, and ambitious individual, he views his primary role as helping his clients integrate their selected mortgage loans into their long-term and short-term financial and investment goals, as well as obtaining their payment equity and cash flow objectives.
With experience that extends to all areas of loan origination, processing, underwriting, approving and closing loans, Shawn has learned that success comes from staying organized, leveraging technology, integrating processes, staying focused on daily activity, and a maintaining commitment to learn. As Zig Zigler says, “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.”
Shawn received a Master’s degree in business finance with a concentration in personal financial planning from Winthrop University and received advanced training in tax, investing, insurance, and real estate law.
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Shawn Barsness, NMLS# 67292, is employed by Embrace Home Loans and is licensed in: DC, FL, MD, NC, VA
Reviews(34)
5.0
5.0 Survey completed on November 28, 2018
Review By Silvio A. for Shawn Barsness
Completed transaction in November 2018
Shawn was great through the whole process. He would answer my questions at all times, He was God sent, he helped us achieved a life long dream of owning a secondary property.
5.0
5.0 Survey completed on November 28, 2018
Review By zuser201803011241072 for Shawn Barsness
Completed transaction in November 2018
Shawn did a fantastic job for us. We had 1099's w-2's, not your normal income situation. He wrote the letter for us to the underwriter explaining everything. As a result we closed yesterday on time and on contract.
5.0
5.0 Survey completed on November 18, 2018
Review By Arnold M. for Shawn Barsness
Completed transaction in November 2018
I have nothing but great words about Shawn Barsness, great professional, customer service oriented. Any question, any doubt about the mortgage application process he answers in a timely manner. For first time home buyers I highly recommend him.
he is very knowledgeable and most importantly he shares all that info with you plus he offers great advice; for first time home buyers he is a great asset.
I have dealt with a lot of professionals, but he definitely stands out from the crowd.
Thank you.
5.0
5.0 Survey completed on November 05, 2018
Review By Robert H. for Shawn Barsness
Completed transaction in September 2018
Shawn was extremely attentive and was willing to walk me through all of the details of purchasing a home. I am a first time home buyer and Shawn's guidance in this process was invaluable!
5.0
5.0 Survey completed on October 05, 2018
Review By Kevin C. for Shawn Barsness
Completed transaction in October 2018
Shawn is extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions in layman's terms since this was our first home purchase. If you are looking for a mortgage, give Shawn a call!
