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I’ve been in the mortgage industry for over 25 years, but my path here was anything but traditional. I started my career as a professional wrestler in Dallas before moving into radio as a nationally syndicated talk show host covering sports and pop culture. It was during my time hosting a mortgage radio segment that I was offered an opportunity to enter the mortgage business—and I took the leap.
Today, I serve as both a Loan Officer and Loan Counselor, with a passion for helping people navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. Whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing to lower your monthly payment, or looking to tap into your home equity, my goal is simple: make the mortgage process as smooth, honest, and rewarding as possible.
I’m proud to be part of Success Lending, in partnership with eXp Realty, which allows me to serve clients across more than 30 states.
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I’m based in Lewisville, Texas, and when I’m not helping clients, you’ll probably find me doing something that keeps life interesting. I take my custom Star Wars-themed Dodge Chargers to local car shows and use them to support charitable causes. I also volunteer as a mobile DJ, a graphic artist, follow just about every sport imaginable, and consider myself a BBQ enthusiast who is still very much in training!
And yes, I’m a serious Star Wars collector.
Most importantly, I’m a family man. My wife and I have three amazing kids. One is a Doctor, another is a Percussion Director, and the third is a volleyball coach! We also share our home with four lovable rescue pups: Kona, Kahlua, Athena, and Zeus
At the end of the day, I love what I do because I get to help people accomplish something meaningful. If you’re looking to purchase a home, refinance, or explore your financing options, I’d be honored to be your mortgage resource and help you every step of the way.
I am currently licensed in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, VA, and WA
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Madi has been in the mortgage industry since the summer of 2013. Madi has had a background in finance since she was 18 years old. She has always loved working in the mortgage lending industry. It inspires Madi to help customers with their mortgages and that made her want to become a part of Guaranteed Rate. She strives to build an honest and trusting relationship with her customers to make their loan experience a memorable one. Madi wants to build long lasting relationships with her current and future customers. Darren joined her to create the Zusack Team in 2021. The duo is very responsive and fast acting for all your mortgage needs.
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As a realtor and a grandmother, Robin is part of a growing family team. Since 2005, Robin has been associated with the Real Estate industry in many facets and now she has added mortgage loan officer to her resume.
It's been a thrill for her getting into mortgages and she really enjoys helping buyers get into their new home. In helping her clients, Robin's number one goal is create lasting relationships with them and leave each experience with new friends.
Having been a realtor for 17 years and licensed in both Florida and North Carolina and now a loan officer, Robin is able to assist buyers with her professional experience in both fields. This gives Robin great insight into both parts of homebuying and therefore helps her service her clients in both areas of their home buying experience even better.
To provide a little more insight to her personal life, Robin calls North Carolina home. More specifically, she lives in the Charlotte and Lake Norman area with her high school sweetheart/husband (Go Panthers!). With a large family consisting of 4 grown children and 13 grandchildren. Time spent with all of them is precious. Robin and her husband spend many weekends enjoying the local walking trails and parks along with spending time with our kids and grandkids. Robin's love for her family and getting to watch her kids grow up and have their own families has been such a blessing. However, if she is not with her family, Robin and her husband enjoy traveling. Traveling is always such an amazing opportunity and allows them to explore new places together.
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Rick Nelsen is an accomplished mortgage loan officer with Success Lending, boasting 25 years of extensive experience across multiple states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and California. Originally from Chicago, Rick now calls Wake Forest, NC home, where he lives with his wife.
Rick’s deep expertise spans a wide range of mortgage products, ensuring that he can meet the diverse needs of his clients. Known for his unwavering availability and commitment, Rick is dedicated to supporting both realtors and clients throughout the loan process. A passionate sports fan, Rick balances his professional life with a strong family focus, reflecting his dedication both on and off the field.
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I have had the pleasure of being a mortgage loan originator for over 10 years. I enjoy interacting with my clients and helping them learn all about the home loan process. While it can be a lot of information to absorb, I do my very best to break it down into bite-sized pieces. This way you can feel comfortable as you are able to make informed decisions along the way. I work with all types of buyers, but I pride myself on working with first-time home buyers as I really enjoy helping them understand everything. There are a lot of moving pieces, but with the right team, it can make it a much more pleasurable experience. I look forward to working with you.
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