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1st Security Bank Home Lending Office-Tara Br...
Senior Loan Officer | NMLS# 487445
I am focused on helping you obtain a loan that is affordable and allows you to achieve your goals. Plus, I’ll keep you informed every step of the way.
I can get started online, in-person or over the phone. I want to work on your schedule —... Show More
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Working with Tara has been an absolute pleasure! As a real estate agent, I've had the opportunity to collaborate with numerous mortgage brokers, but Tara truly stands out for her exceptional service and expertise. She seamlessly guides clients...
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May 1st, 2024 03:57 AM
Thank you so much for your glowing review, Kim! It's wonderful to hear that you've found my services to be helpful and of high quality. As a mortgage lender, my goal is always to make the mortgage process as understandable and pressure-free...
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Tara was always great with answering our questions, big and small. She was kind and patient with us. This was our second time working with Tara and it was clear why we came back a second time. She is incredibly knowlegable, quick, communicative,...
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October 10th, 2026 12:56 AM
It was wonderful to assist you again, Danielle, and I'm so pleased to hear that my efforts made a positive impact on your experience. At 1st Security Bank Home Lending, ensuring smooth and timely transactions is always our goal, and I'm grateful...
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Tara is so personable and easy to talk to, and was always more than willing to chat with us when we had questions! Highly highly recommend!!!!
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October 2nd, 2026 05:55 PM
I'm glad to hear you found me personable and easy to talk to, Trinity. It was my pleasure to assist you and chat whenever you had questions. Thank you for your kind recommendation, and I'm pleased that 1st Security Bank Home Lending could be...
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Tara was so helpful during the entire home buying process!
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September 27th, 2026 05:05 PM
I'm glad to hear that I could be helpful during your home buying process, Molly. Working with you at 1st Security Bank Home Lending was a pleasure, and I appreciate your kind words.
Made the whole process easy and simple
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September 11th, 2026 07:06 PM
I'm glad to hear that I could make the process easy and simple for you, Brady. Thank you for your kind words and allowing me to help with your purchase!
This is the second home that Tara has helped me purchase. Tara and her team were easy to communicate with and always available to answer my questions. I will continue to go to Tara for all my needs!
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September 8th, 2026 07:28 PM
Courtney, I'm grateful for your continued trust and support. It's wonderful to hear that you found communication with my team and me easy and helpful. I look forward to assisting you with any future needs!
1st Security Bank Home Lending Office-Tara Brown has received a review with 1 star rating from Timothy S
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September 1st, 2026 08:04 PM
Hi Timothy, we have not spoken or worked together. I'm located in Ellensburg. If you would like to call me to discuss this review, I would be happy to talk with you, ************. Thank you, Tara
I appreciated Tara's quick and professional work on our behalf. I was well-informed the loan for our new home worked through the system from initial application to closing.
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August 24th, 2026 07:50 PM
I'm so grateful for your kind words, John. It's wonderful to know that you felt well-informed throughout the loan process. Thank you for allowing me to assist with your new home.
Excellent experience. Would highly
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August 24th, 2026 07:50 PM
Patrick, I'm pleased to hear that you had an excellent experience. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
If it wasn't for tara we would never have lasted to close with the major issues with very unpleasant underwriting group but tara pushed hard and was absolutely 💯 percent the reason we closed she deserves a bonus!
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August 24th, 2026 07:51 PM
Whitney, I'm grateful for your kind words and acknowledgment of my efforts. Navigating those challenges with underwriting was definitely a team effort, and I'm pleased we got to the finish line together. Thank you for sharing your experience!...
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I am focused on helping you obtain a loan that is affordable and allows you to achieve your goals. Plus, I’ll keep you informed every step of the way.
I can get started online, in-person or over the phone. I want to work on your schedule — when it’s most convenient for you. Whether you are purchasing or refinancing, I value your business.
What is most important to me is having your best interest at heart. I look forward to working with you reach your home financing goals.
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Specialities
Conventional Loans
Construction/Rehab Loans
Down Payment Assistance Programs
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Positions
- 1st Security Bank - Sr Loan OfficerFeb 1st, 2023 - Current
Memberships
- Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce
- Central Washington Homebuilders Association
- Kittitas County Association of Realtors
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Year Started
2004
Time Zone
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Licenses
- WA State NMLS # 487445
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Achievements
- President's Club 2016-2022
Hobbies
- I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, especially my two sons, Ridge and Ryker.
- Boating and camping during the summer at Lake Roosevelt.
- Spending time in my kitchen baking and cooking, my next goal is to learn how to bake sourdough.
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Disclaimer
No statement on this site is a commitment to make a loan. Loans are subject to borrower qualifications, including income, property evaluation, sufficient equity in the home to meet Loan-to-Value requirements, and final credit approval. Approvals are subject to underwriting guidelines, interest rates, and program guidelines and are subject to change without notice based on applicant’s eligibility.