

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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My husband and I have used their services several times over the years. Tai and his team are very professional, thorough and friendly. I would highly recommend Santa Cruz Lending Group!
Reply from Tai Boutell
October 8th, 2026 09:43 PM
Thank you Cindy, always enjoy working with you. Tai
He provided good advice and was prompt in answering questions.
Tai was excellent to work with, but due to him not living in my community I would most likely not refer him. If I had a client buying in the Santa Cruz/Aptos area, I would definitely recommend him.
Excellent experience!
Reply from Tai Boutell
October 8th, 2026 09:43 PM
Thank you Charlie, I appreciate it.
I knew I could count I Tai for any question anytime. He was always available, and felt like a new friend like immediately. This was my first home loan, I've never done anything like this before and it was easy. Thank you Tai.
Reply from Tai Boutell
October 8th, 2026 09:43 PM
Thank you Ana, so happy for you. Great move. thanks for the biz!
Wonderful communication and met our deadlines.
Where do I begin? Tai was a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond in so many ways for us. We’re first time buyers and Tai happily hopped on calls to answer questions, or provided a prompt email response.I’m so grateful that our realtor...
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Tai is the best! He helped clarify any questions we had and always made sure we understood the procedures. Very attentive as well.
Tai was easily available for all questions I had. Very pleasant to work with. He made my first home purchase experience a pleasant one
It was stressful when the taxes hadn’t been calculated correctly and we had to go back to the bank and get a new check.
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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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Payment Methods
- Financing Available
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