

Tai Boutell
Producing Branch Manager Loan Officer


California State University, Chico
I am a local home loan expert with national resources. Serving Santa Cruz County and all of CA since 1999 and working closely with local Real Estate pros.
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9 AM to 5 PM
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9 AM to 5 PM
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9 AM to 5 PM
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Tai and his team were on the file, got the loan done with great communication!
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October 8th, 2026 09:43 PM
Awesome to work with you Chisholm!!
Tai and his team (shout out to Sonia Phillips) were phenomenal! Best loan experience I've ever had. I've worked with Bank of the West, Chase, Bank of America and Rocket Mortgage; all of which were horrible when it came to competency, communication...
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October 8th, 2026 09:43 PM
Thank you Kiyomi! We really enjoyed working with you.
These folks are On Top Of It! As a Realtor, I am confident referring my clients to them : )
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October 8th, 2026 09:43 PM
You're the BEST Kathie!! Thank you
Thank you, Tai and Sonia, for making it simple to understand the whole process. You made it look simple, and appreciate your patience and professionalism.
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October 8th, 2026 09:43 PM
Super appreciate the review, Monica. And thank you for the business.
Very responsive, pleasant to work with
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October 8th, 2026 09:43 PM
Thank you Matthew!! Much appreciated
Everything! Tai is so responsive respectful and resourceful! His demeanor in stressful times is invaluable! His knowledge and expertise are so important when transactions are in crisis !
I wouldn’t use any one else !!!
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October 8th, 2026 09:43 PM
You're the BEST Rhonda, really love working with you.
Tai is great. Very smooth escrow. His team is awesome and a pleasure to deal with. Would highly recommend . This is our second time we used Tai and will definitely use again. Thank you !
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October 8th, 2026 09:43 PM
Thank you Thomas, much appreciated.
Tai was proactive during every stage if our escrow and resourceful. I look forward to referring clients to him.
Reply from Tai Boutell
October 8th, 2026 09:43 PM
Thank you so much, really appreciate the review.
Tai was extremely responsive (even on weekends and evenings) and very knowledgeable. He helped us navigate a new loan program and made every step of the way easy and fun! I would highly recommend Tai and SC Lending Group!
Reply from Tai Boutell
October 8th, 2026 09:43 PM
You're amazing Scarlett, so great to work with you.
Tai Boutell has received a review with 5 star rating from Kendra R
Reply from Tai Boutell
October 8th, 2026 09:43 PM
thank you Kendra!!
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About
I am a local home loan expert with national resources. Serving Santa Cruz County and all of CA since 1999 and working closely with local Real Estate pros.
Products & Services
Mortgage Loan Officer
Conventional Home Loan
Specialities
Home Loan programs
Refinance opportunities
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Education
- California State University, ChicoB.A. Political ScienceAug 1987 -Jun 1991

Positions
- Mason McDuffie Mortgage - Producing Branch Manager Loan OriginatorMay 5th, 2017 - Sep 1st, 2026
Memberships
- Santa Cruz County Association of Realtors
- Outrigger Santa Cruz
- Kua Nalu Canoe Club
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Addresses and Serving Areas
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Other Serving Areas
Year Started
1999
Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Licenses
- Mortgage Loan Originator licensed by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry 254438
- Department of Real Estate DRE 01263154
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Awards
Presidents Club
Achievements
- Hosted multiple homebuyer workshops and lender panel discussions
Hobbies
- Outrigger Canoe Paddling and competitive racing
- Telemark Skiing
- Mountain Biking
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Additional Information
Payment Methods
- Financing Available
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