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Amanda Balthrop

Loan Officer · NMLS 1690127

Rate, payment, taxes, insurance, PMI: a mortgage is a wall of numbers. Amanda's gift is turning that wall into a plan you actually understand, and a payment you're actually comfortable with.

Amanda Balthrop, Loan Officer at Dwell Mortgage
the Amanda standard

No mystery math, ever.

Amanda's philosophy is simple: every client deserves a mortgage experience that is smooth, transparent, and tailored to their needs. She takes pride in building strong, lasting relationships and is always ready to go the extra mile for her clients.

Her specialty is clarity. Before you commit to anything, Amanda walks you through the whole picture: what you qualify for, what it really costs each month, and what the trade-offs are between your options. You decide with the full picture in front of you, not a teaser rate.

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to move up, or seeking to refinance, Amanda is here to guide you every step of the way. With over 30 unique investors and hundreds of loan options, she can take you from dream to funded.

Specialties
First-time home buyers Payment planning Refinance HELOC
Licensed in
Washington
what clarity looks like

Every number, explained.

The real monthly payment

Principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and PMI if it applies. The number you'll actually pay, not the one from an ad.

Options, side by side

More down versus lower rate, 15 versus 30 years, buydown versus price cut. Amanda lays out the trade-offs so the choice is yours.

A budget that holds

Qualifying for a number and living with it are different things. Amanda plans around your life, not just your DTI.

the game plan

Working with Amanda, step by step.

01
The real conversation

Fifteen minutes on your actual scenario. No credit pull, no obligation, real numbers.

02
The full picture

Amanda shops 45+ lending partners and walks you through the winning options, trade-offs included.

03
The steady rhythm

Proactive updates at every milestone. You'll never wonder where your file is.

04
Keys in hand

On time, on plan. And Amanda's still your first call for the refi question two years later.

the broker advantage

One lender, one answer.
45+ investors, 45 answers.

Work with a bank and you get one set of guidelines and one underwriting opinion. If your file doesn't fit their box, the answer is no.

Work with Amanda and your file gets shopped across 45+ lending partners, each with their own guidelines, pricing, and appetite. You get the best rate, the best terms, and a lender who can actually say yes.

45+ investors pricing your loan
1,000s of loan products across every category
1 pro who never has to say “we can't help”
three audiences, one standard

The process is different for everyone.
The standard isn't.

First-time buyers, the heroes who keep America going, and homeowners putting their equity to work all need different things from a lender. Amanda is trained and licensed to serve all three.

First-time home buyers
You're not behind. You're just doing something you've never done.
Down payment as low as 3%, FHA from 3.5%
Down payment assistance programs available
Pre-approval in 24 hours, no pressure
No hard credit pull to get started
See what I qualify for →
American heroes
You show up for everyone else. This time it's your turn.
Veterans, active duty, firefighters, nurses, cops, and the blue-collar workers who keep America going
VA loans: zero down for qualifying veterans and active duty, reusable entitlement
Founded by a firefighter — Dwell speaks your language
Start my pre-approval →
HELOC customers
Tap your equity without touching your rate.
Keep your low first-mortgage rate exactly where it is
Draw only what you need, when you need it
Renovations, debt consolidation, or a ready safety net
Second mortgage options if a fixed lump sum fits better
Check my equity options →
what clients say

Same answer, every time.

★★★★★

Hands down the best mortgage company around. We've done three transactions with them and each time the Dwell team rocked it. They are professional and super thoughtful. We've received the best rates and always felt confident about our decisions. Buying a home is super stressful and I can't imagine using any other team.

Ly N. via Google
★★★★★

Dwell has been great and been there for us for both refinance and purchase. Very thorough and trustworthy. They ease the anxiety by answering questions and clarifying things. We have experience with other lenders. There's no place like home with Dwell.

Sandi N. via Google
★★★★★

Got conditional approval within a few days, appraisal completed in under a week, closed in under a month. Even my title contact mentioned how great the lender was and how easy they were to work with. Very high standard and work ethic.

Yulia S. via Google
your move

Ready when you are.

Start the application in ten minutes, or book a call and talk it through first. Either way, Amanda runs point from here.

No credit pull to talk. No obligation. Real answers from a licensed pro.

Amanda Balthrop

Amanda Balthrop, NMLS #1690127. Dwell Mortgage, LLC. Company NMLS #2426506. Licensed in WA (CL-2426506), OR (CL-2426506), CA (60DBO-176964), CO (MBR6421), UT (2426506), FL (MBR6421), ID (MBL-2082426506), TX (CL-2426506), AZ (MC-2001452). Headquarters: 2817 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA 98201.

For informational purposes only. This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. All loans are subject to credit approval. Equal Housing Opportunity. nmlsconsumeraccess.org

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