Mike Buffler has joined mortgage lender Rate as a loan originator focusing on entertainment clients.
Buffler has more than 13 years of experience in the entertainment banking industry. He brings specialized knowledge in serving high-net-worth clients, including athletes and musicians.
Buffler joins Rate to offer his clients broader access to home financing options.
“Unlike traditional banks that often offer a limited range of products, my goal is to provide access to a wide variety of mortgage solutions tailored to each client’s unique circumstances,” Buffler says in a release. “I believe that every borrower, regardless of their wealth status, requires expert advice and guidance when financing a home.”
“Through my work with athletes and entertainers, I have had the privilege of advising borrowers and their management teams on how to incorporate leverage into their wealth strategies effectively,” Buffler adds. “It is fulfilling to see an athlete retire or a musician return from touring, knowing they are returning to a home financed not out of necessity, but as part of a well-considered, strategic plan — one that ensures their financial future is built on a solid foundation.”
Buffler joins Rate to leverage the company’s broad loan product offerings and deliver flexible, strategic mortgage solutions to his uniquely qualified clients nationwide.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mike Buffler to the Rate family,” says Jeff Nelson, chief production officer, East, in the release. “With over a decade of mortgage lending expertise specializing in the sports and entertainment industry, Mike brings unparalleled knowledge and passion to our team.”