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Hello! I’m Brad, the VP Branch Manager here at the Ruoff La Porte branch. I love helping people achieve their homeownership goals and grow generational wealth. With over a decade of combined experience in the mortgage and finance industries, I am the loan officer you need to help you select the best mortgage option for you. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, in need of down-payment assistance, or need more information about a VA loan or jumbo loan, I am ready to help you make your homeownership dreams a reality. Remember, it is never too early to get professional advice about your mortgage options, so reach out to me today and we can get started.
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Ryan A R.South Bend, IN, July 7th, 2026 10:55 PM
Brad did an amazing job communicating and reaching out to us if we needed something or diding understand. He went above and beyond helping us. We had a week left before closing and Brad had reach out to us to ask us if we wanted o close early because everything was lined up and ready to go. I thought that was awesome. Thank u so much brad...
Iyonna S K.Hamlet, IN, July 14th, 2026 12:03 PM
I had just experienced a tremendous loss of my husband and to navigate many new things in my own Brad helped me understand everything step by step and was even there to listen as my heart broke many times. Thank you so much Brad!!
Lisa G.Elkhart, IN, July 14th, 2026 11:05 AM
Brad was extremely helpful to me and I really don't think the process would have worked out as smoothly as it has without him! This was my first mortgage and he really helped me work through a lot of the uncertainty of securing a loan and provided excellent advice every step of the way to owning my own home. He made the whole process simple and comfortable. I would absolutely recommend working with him!
Ryan P.South Bend, IN, August 14th, 2019 02:30 AM
Brad went out of his way to meet with us and on a very short notice. He also took the time to consider our needs, it is no easy moving states and very stressful. Brad took that away from my wife and I and was available at all times and with email and phone contact there was never waiting. This was of upmost importance to us during this time. The whole process really was a breeze with Brad on our side I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Daniel R.Osceola, IN, July 16th, 2019 06:02 PM
Brad was amazing to work with!!!!! He is a true professional.
Dylan A R.Osceola, IN, July 15th, 2024 09:19 AM
Brad was very easy to get a hold of whenever we had a question about anything. Process was easy. It was nice to have the personal touch of him attending our closing so we can meet him in person as well.
Jacob K B.Mishawaka, IN, July 12th, 2024 11:35 AM
The communication between Brad and Michelle made it very easy for us to ask any questions we had with a quick reply.
Zachery A P.Elkhart, IN, July 8th, 2024 09:03 AM
When I was confused I got great explanations
Grisel F.South Bend, IN, July 2nd, 2024 09:55 AM
Everything went very smooth. Very friendly, very quick and never hesitent to answer questions about anything during the process. 10/10 will use again if I were to ever buy another house.
Joshua R V.Union Mills, IN, June 28th, 2024 12:24 PM
Very excellent communication from Brad and did not hesitate to answer any questions i have about my first time buying a home!
Kyler C B.Mishawaka, IN, June 17th, 2024 09:16 PM
Was a great experience. With all the stressful moments he was very informative and helped us every step of the way.
Malorie A M.New Carlisle, IN, June 12th, 2024 12:56 PM
Brad and his team made the whole process so simple and fast. They were all very friendly. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to buy a home!
Catherine C S.Elkhart, IN, May 27th, 2024 06:29 PM
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