Updated on 10/9/2026
NMLS# 98516 38+ years of experience
Mortgage Expertise. Exceptional Service. Results That Close. Dean Rathbun is an experienced mortgage professional recognized for his commitment to client service, extensive product knowledge, and ability to navigate complex financing scenarios. Dean has served borrowers and real estate professionals...
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Mortgage Expertise. Exceptional Service. Results That Close.
Dean Rathbun is an experienced mortgage professional recognized for his commitment to client service, extensive product knowledge, and ability to navigate complex financing scenarios. Dean has served borrowers and real estate professionals since 1988 across several of the nation's most active and high-value real estate markets. Dean brings a combination of local market knowledge, broad lending capabilities, and a relationship-driven approach to mortgage financing.
A Multimarket Mortgage Professional
Dean serves clients throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Diego County, and Maui, Hawaii. His lending reach extends thourgh California, Hawaii, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, Utah, and Tennessee.
This multistate footprint allows him to work with a diverse range of borrowers, properties, and financing needs while maintaining a strong emphasis on personal attention and professional relationships.
Product Knowledge and Financing Solutions
Dean's approach to mortgage lending goes beyond simply quoting an interest rate. His focus is on understanding each client's financial objectives, identifying appropriate financing strategies, and helping borrowers navigate the complexities of today's mortgage market.
Whether assisting with a primary residence, a high-value property, an investment property, or a more complex lending scenario, Dean emphasizes finding practical solutions tailored to the individual transaction.
Service, Communication, and Closing Execution
In mortgage lending, expertise mattersâbut execution matters just as much. Dean's business philosophy emphasizes responsive communication, attention to detail, and collaboration with real estate agents, borrowers, escrow professionals, and other transaction partners.
His objective is to make the financing process as clear and efficient as possible while helping clients and real estate professionals move transactions toward a successful closing.
A Relationship-Driven Business
Dean believes that long-term success in mortgage lending is built on trust, consistency, and results. By combining lending experience with personalized service and a broad understanding of mortgage products, he strives to be a dependable resource for clients and real estate professionals alike.
Dean Rathbun: experienced guidance, versatile financing solutions, and a commitment to getting the deal done. NMLS 98516 DRE 00998943
NMLS# 98516
DRE 00998943
Licensed in: AZ, CA, CO, OR, TN, UT
38 years in the mortgage business
Last 12 months: 265 funded loans totaling $125K
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