Jeff Flees is a notable financial professional and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage banking and financial services sector. Having owned a mortgage company for over 14 years, he has helped countless consumers realize the dream of home ownership or save money through refinancing their mortgage. Jeff and his companies have originated and funded over fifteen thousand residential mortgages, employed hundreds of originators, and sold or brokered mortgages with the top banks and lending institutions in the United States. He currently holds a mortgage license ID #9735 through the National Mortgage Licensing System and his current company Loan Academy Mortgage Corporation, NMLS ID is #1227256 (www.loanacademymortgage.com).
In addition to his vast knowledge and experience in the residential mortgage marketplace, he owns a commercial and small business finance firm, Loan Academy Commercial Capital www.loan-academycc.com and a mortgage consulting and recruiting firm Loan Academy, www.loan-academy.com.
Jeff’s financial career started in college. He was a top college agent for Northwestern Mutual Life selling life insurance and annuities. After graduation, he obtained his Series 7 license and became a financial planner. When opportunities in the mortgage industry presented themselves, he applied the core values and financial planning strategies he learned to the mortgage industry. He is committed to helping consumers and financial professionals make better financial and mortgage decisions.