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Hi, I'm Don!

Senior Loan Officer

I will work hard to help you achieve your homeownership goals.

95.20% Customer Satisfaction Rating
Scotsman Guide Top Lenders Award

Hi, I'm Don!

Senior Loan Officer

I will work hard to help you achieve your homeownership goals.

95.20% Customer Satisfaction Rating
Scotsman Guide Top Lenders Award

Let me help you get pre-approved today!

My customer service philosophy is to treat every customer with respect and to make their experience as stress free as possible. I believe that the purchase of a new home is a major decision and should be treated as such. I strive to make this decision as easy as possible for each client by being honest and trustworthy along with communicating frequently all while offering them sound and reliable advice.
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  • Review 1

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    Don was absolutely incredible to work with! He went above and beyond to make sure the home buying process was as seamless and stress free for me as possible. I cannot thank him enough!

    Amy M.

    Bardstown, KY, May 8th, 2024 09:33 AM

  • Review 2

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    This was our 4th home purchase and Don is the first loan officer we have worked with that took time to sit down with us, get to know us, go over the loan process and loan options along with different financial scenarios to help us make the best decison for us. He first met with us on a Saturday for several hours and was available throughout the process via phone and text with almost immediate response time up until closing.

    Elizabeth M.

    Mount Washington, KY, April 5th, 2024 06:07 AM

  • Review 3

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    Don went above an beyond to make sure that I was comfortable with this process he came to my home and discussed this discussed everything step by step knowing the history that I had with other leaders

    Maurice D C.

    Frankfort, KY, March 14th, 2024 06:53 PM

  • Review 4

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    Mr. Don Marlin was very clear when explaining things. He always responded to our calls or emails in a timely fashion. He was very pleasant to work with. I will recommend Ruoff Mortgage to family and friends. Don made our 1st time home-buying experience great for us.

    Ezra S.

    Louisville, KY, February 16th, 2024 01:36 PM

  • Review 5

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    Wonderful experience

    Loretta B.

    Louisville, KY, January 24th, 2024 12:13 PM

  • Review 6

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    The entire process went smoothly. Had some hiccups, but we were still able to close early

    Mable C. M.

    Crab Orchard, KY, November 25th, 2023 02:32 PM

  • Review 7

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    I recently had the pleasure of working with Don Marlin at Ruoff Mortgage for the purchase of my first investment property, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the experience. Don's dedication to excellent customer service was evident from our very first interaction, setting a positive tone for the entire transaction. Navigating the mortgage process can often be complicated and stressful, but Don made everything feel seamless and straightforward. He was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions in a way that was easy to understand. I never felt rushed or like just another client; Don made me feel like a priority. What impressed me the most was the efficiency with which everything was handled. We closed the deal in just 18 days, which is nothing short of remarkable in the real estate world. The paperwork was streamlined, and Don kept me updated every step of the way. There were no last-minute surprises or hidden fees; everything was transparent and professional. I can't recommend Don Marlin and Ruoff Mortgage highly enough. If you're looking for a loan officer who not only knows their stuff but also cares about your experience as a client, Don is the person to go to. Thank you, Don, for making my first investment property purchase a resounding success. I look forward to working with you again in the future!

    Ryan C.

    Louisville, KY, September 25th, 2023 01:19 PM

  • Review 8

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    Don Merlin took the time out of his day to talk to me on the phone and go through the whole process with me. Explaining how everything works, what I could afford, and what my options were.

    Joshua A W.

    Louisville, KY, July 29th, 2023 08:18 PM

  • Review 9

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    Everything was perfect . I would recommend Don Marlin to anyone!

    Khristan W.

    March 4th, 2023 07:56 AM

  • Review 10

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    Thank you for walking us through the details of our loan so we could understand everything we were signing. Thank you also for combining the homeowners insurance, down payment assistance, etc into one easy monthly payment! Thank you for applying for down-payment assistance on our behalf and helping to keep our closing costs as low as possible. We appreciate your help so much!

    Evangeline H S.

    Lancaster, KY, June 28th, 2023 10:54 AM

  • Review 11

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    Don communicated very well during the mortgage process and answered and explained all the questions that we had.

    Danielle S.

    Brooks, KY, June 27th, 2023 12:11 PM

  • Review 12

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    You guys did amazing job you explained everything that was going on in the process of us buying our first house we are very thankful.

    John M S.

    Lancaster, KY, June 14th, 2023 03:04 PM

  • Review 13

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    Don was great the entire experience. He was communicative and friendly. We are looking forward to working with him again in the future

    Ashley M R.

    LOUISVILLE, KY, June 8th, 2023 03:55 PM

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Why should you choose Ruoff?

70

Branches throughout
the US.

98.4%

Customer Satisfaction Score.*

15

Days or less average
clear-to-close.**

40

Years of helping
homeowners like you.

7

Milestones updating you throughout the process.

10

Minutes at the closing
table on average.

*Based on 2023 independent third party customer satisfaction survey data. This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. All loans must satisfy company underwriting guidelines. Information and interest rate are subject to change at any time and without notice. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #141868. Ruoff Mortgage Company, Inc. is an Indiana corporation. For complete licensing information visit: http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/141868.

** The average Clear to Close time is dependent on loan type, proper documentation, and other qualifying factors. Loan decision is subject to satisfactory appraisal, title review, and no change to financial condition. This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. Some restrictions may apply. Ruoff Mortgage NMLS #141868. Equal Housing Lender. Ruoff Mortgage Company, Inc. d/b/a Ruoff Mortgage is an Indiana corporation. For complete licensing information visit: http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/141868.

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