The People Behind the Process

25 years solving real mortgage problems

A WORD FROM OUR FOUNDER

Serving Borrowers Others Turned Away

I started Qualified Home Loans in 2012 because I kept seeing the same pattern: financially capable borrowers being told no — not because they didn’t qualify, but because nobody took the time to understand how they qualified.

Self-employment write-offs misread as income problems. Rental income calculated incorrectly. Solid borrowers failed by a model that wasn’t built for them.

My premise was simple: do the work others skip. Review the full file. Find the program that fits the actual situation. A significant part of our early growth came from stepping into purchase transactions mid-escrow when another lender couldn’t perform. When a contract is at risk and a family is waiting, a yes has to be a real yes.

That’s still how we operate.

Qualified Home Loans
Professional consultation meeting with client shaking hands in office

THE BROKER DIFFERENCE

Why Working with a Broker Matters

A retail bank offers its own programs under its own guidelines. If your situation doesn’t fit their model, the answer is no, regardless of whether a path exists elsewhere.

Our team works across multiple lenders and programs. Operating as a broker means we’re never limited to one lender’s answer. When one path doesn’t work, we look for another. And we don’t stop until we’ve looked at all of them. Combined with 25 years of guideline expertise, that access is what makes the difference for borrowers who have already heard no.

NMLS #884457

25 Years

in the Mortgage Industry

Certified Ramsey

Financial Coach

CA, FL, ID, TN, TX

Licensed Mortgage Broker

What Our Clients Say

Working with Qualified Home Loans was a game changer. As a self-employed business owner, other lenders made me jump through hoops just to say no. This team looked at the whole picture, found the right program, and made the process incredibly smooth. Highly recommend for anyone with a complex income!

J. Miller

The level of professionalism at this company is unmatched. From the first phone call to the final signature, everything was handled with total transparency. We felt like we were in safe hands the entire time. They actually do what they say they’re going to do.

Sarah L.

If you want a lender you can actually trust, look no further. The team was always available to answer our questions and kept us updated every step of the way. It’s rare to find a company that cares this much about their clients’ success.

Maria G.

Meet Our Team

Mike Pacheco

Founder

Mike Pacheco

NMLS# 236302

Our Loan Officers

Alan Kunski - Senior Loan Officer

Senior Loan Officer

Alan Kunski

NMLS# 309425

Alexander Piana - Loan Officer

Loan Officer

Alexander Piana

NMLS# 2061139

Ed Personius - Loan Officer

Loan Officer

Ed Personius

NMLS# 1610807

Tom Hodges - Senior Loan Officer

Senior Loan Officer

Tom Hodges

NMLS# 242086

Dawn West - Loan Officer

Loan Officer

Dawn West

NMLS# 1231157

Karl Plavetzky - Senior Loan Officer

Senior Loan Officer

Karl Plavetzky

NMLS# 241427

Darren Brown - Senior Loan Officer

Senior Loan Officer

Darren Brown

NMLS# 235884

Our Operations Team

Marisa Martino - Office Manager

Office Manager

Marisa Martino

Kurt Lishka - Processor

Processor

Kurt Lishka

If You’ve Been Told No, It May Be Worth a Second Opinion

A 10-minute strategy call costs nothing. If there’s a path forward, we’ll find it. If there’s not, we’ll be upfront.