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
10/05/2024
Damean Searle was my real estate clients point of contact for their home purchase. Damean and I had to work closely together to make sure my clients future needs were a success. He worked diligently, professionally and punctually the whole way through. His communicative skills matched my high energy northern style and never threw the towel in no matter what road blocks we hit. I highly recommend Damean to all clients looking for someone that has your best interest! Thank you and I look forward to working with you again!
Google   •   SouthState Bank
07/27/2024
Awesome experience
Google   •   SouthState Bank
07/26/2024
Damien was very professional and on top of every transaction. He was very professional and very punctual. What needs to happen as he does this every day for many years for a living many of us do not, We do not understand the process so a little bit of fluidity will here would go along way. Highly recommend Damien.

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