Full Name: Ryan Van Auken
Instagram handle: @vanaukenmortgages
LinkedIn Name: Ryan Van Auken
Job Title: Mortgage Loan Officer
Company: Guaranteed Rate
Industry: Mortgages
Select one career level:
Manager
Can you explain what type of education and background experience someone may need to work in your job?
Sales and a willingness to build a book of business from the ground up.
Describe your day-to-day duties in 200 words or less.
Talking to all people associated with a real estate transaction such clients, realtors, attorneys and so forth. Much of my day is spent walking all types of people, whether it be first time homebuyers or experienced homebuyers, through how the mortgage process works and figuring out how to help them achieve their real estate goals through a mortgage.
Please write your 3 favorite parts about your job in bullet point form.
Very fulfilling having a role that helps people find their dream home
Getting to interact with people of all backgrounds, experiences and personalities
Able to be my own boss
Who are some teams that you collaborate/work with?
I currently work as a team at Guaranteed Rate with my brother Daniel. Additionally I am always communicating and working with other members of a real estate transaction such as realtors and attorneys, and am able to collaborate with them to ensure smooth transactions for clients from start to finish.
What are some of the challenges that you face within your role?
Being intentional with taking time off. Being my own boss and controlling my own schedule is something I love and wouldn’t trade anything for. The downside however to it is unless you are intentional with taking time to breathe, you will find yourself working to no end.
What is one thing you wish more people knew about your job?
If you are looking to purchase a home, the first step is to get pre-approved. The most common mistake I see homebuyers make, particularly first time homebuyers, is when they decide they are ready to buy, their first step is to go to open houses and showings. This can lead to confusion for buyers who are not yet pre-approved as they have not confirmed if the homes they are looking at are within their budget, if they qualify, nor what it takes financially to get a home like the one they just saw. Getting pre-approved first is the smartest decision any potential homebuyer can make.
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