Damean Searle

Mortgage Banker

NMLS #: 213762

2811 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205

Demean Searle - SouthState Bank Mortgage Banker

About Damean Searle

Damean Searle graduated Summa Cum Laude from California State University, Chico in 1999. With 15 years of experience in the mortgage industry, he has worked both in the wholesale and retail segments. Damean has a firm grasp of all residential lending programs, including first-time homebuyers, vacation homes, investment property financing, and jumbo mortgage financing. He can even assist with portfolio loan programs for scenarios that do not fit conventional, FHA, USDA, or VA loan programs. Damean is customer-focused, driven by a desire to assist families in selecting the right mortgage program for their needs. He also prides himself on helping clients navigate the often-complicated loan process as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. Damean has been happily married to his wife Tina for 25 years.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with the family dogs and playing percussion and guitar. He supports many worthy charitable organizations including Farm Sanctuary, ASPCA, Oxfam, and Doctors without Borders. He is also the former Education Chair of the Florida Gulf Coast Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Recent Reviews

Google   •   SouthState Bank
02/21/2024
Damean is a fantastic lender. Honest, thorough, friendly, professional and intelligent. Couldn't be any better.
Google   •   SouthState Bank
01/23/2024
Damean was awesome. He responded to all of our questions and was always available… even on the weekends. He really made the process super easy! Thanks Damean!
Google   •   SouthState Bank
12/01/2023
When my wife and I moved to Florida in 2020 we found a great credit union with South State. When it came time to purchase our new home we called Damean Searle and he was with us every step of the way! We had obstacles that most lenders would've avoided but Damean knew how much we wanted this home and he was dedicated to making it happen for us which was no easy feat! He took our calls during his time off and keep us informed as we progressed towards our closing. We couldn't be happier and we're so grateful to Damean and his team!!! All the best, Marc & Dyana Tessier

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