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Guild Mortgage - Erik Patten
Branch Manager | NMLS# 507517

I am Producing Branch Manager and Senior Loan Officer here in Colorado. I am currently licensed in 9 States to help you, your family, and your friends anywhere in California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and ... Show More
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I am very satisfied with the work that Erik put into our unusual loan. He worked hard & got us our house & we would definitely recommend him to others.
Erik worked hard for us on a very complex loan. There were a lot of moving parts and Erik stayed on top of it throughout. He was responsive and attentive and the loan went through and i couldn't be happier. I would recommend him to anyone.
I can not thank Erik Patten enough he has done so much for me and my family. Anytime we had any questions he was always there to answer. Erik was extremely helpful when it came to choosing what was right for us. I would recommend Erik to anyone...
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Reply from Erik Patten, NMLS# 507517
June 10th, 2026 10:56 PM
Thank you so much Cortney for your review! I hope you and your family are doing great!
Erik started out being very responsive to calls, text and emails. We worked with him for almost 4 months from December through March. Erik seemed to understand that we were working with a short deadline as our lease was coming to an end in...
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Reply from Owner
April 23rd, 2018 12:00 AM
Congratulations! I am so happy and excited for you and your family to have a new home. As I recommended, and without getting into your personal financial details, I am comforted to know my advice for you to work with another mortgage company...
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Got zero results and every time I called it was excuse after excuse....
Erik Patten of First Option Mortgage is hands down the best lender we could have asked for. From the very beginning he was personable and friendly, while also accommodating to our wants and needs for a loan. He was able to intelligently answer...
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I had been looking for a refinance for nearly a year, but didn't have stellar credit. The others put me in a not worthy box, but not Erik. Erik assisted me through a couple of steps that literally changed my credit score overnight. Without...
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About
I am Producing Branch Manager and Senior Loan Officer here in Colorado. I am currently licensed in 9 States to help you, your family, and your friends anywhere in California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and Wyoming!
I am also a Reverse Mortgage Specialist, and I focus on helping Seniors get more from retirement. Choosing the right mortgage product which suits your needs best is very important for living a stress-free and fulfilling life.
I have been in the Mortgage business since 2002 and have helped 1000’s of people secure a home. I have extensive knowledge of our mortgage banking industry. During my mortgage career, my achievements are being named 2020 Top 1% Mortgage Originator (MEM 2021), 2021 Top 1% Mortgage Originator (MEM 2022) and 2021 Scotsman Guide Top Originator (Scotsman Guide 2022).
As a mortgage lender, I pride myself on being consistently available and responsive. I focus on providing options and solutions rather than dwelling on obstacles, ensuring smooth transactions. My excellent communication skills and transparency help clients understand every step of the process. Many of my clients have worked with me multiple times over the years, highlighting my ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships.
Growing up in California – I love the beach with body surfing being a huge hobby for me! Today, if I am not with my family then my current hobbies are walking, hiking, and mountain biking anywhere in Colorado.
I would be honored to answer any questions you may have.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
FHA Home Loan
VA Home Loan
Jumbo Home Loan
Conventional Home Loan
Mortgage Refinance
Specialities
Bridge
Conventional
Down Payment Assistance
Energy-efficient
FHA
Jumbo
Lock and Shop
Manufactured Homes
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Year Started
2002
Time Zone
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Licenses
- NMLS# 507517
Disclaimer
I am authorized to do business in the states of California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming. Licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act; OR ML-176; NMLS ID: 507517; Guild Mortgage Company; Equal Housing Opportunity; Company NMLS ID 3274. www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/.