My (Ben Brashen MLO-175756) biography so you know who you’re dealing with:

With a passion for business, family, and all things Seattle, I can be found in the board room, at a Seahawks game, or one of many charity events.

I currently have over $200-million in loans under management and am recognized as a top Certified Mortgage Planner. I currently hold various designations including Washington State Licensed Loan Officer, Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist, California Ethics Certified Financial Strategist, and I was recently certified by the FDIC to teach their national Money Smart Program.

As an enthusiastic expert, I continuously engage in leadership roles in business and non-profits. Right now I’m serving as the President of Launch Benefits, CITYgames, BIGFE, The Brashen Financial Team of Mortgage Pros, and sit on the financial education board of the Urban Financial Service Coalition of Puget Sound. Just recently I also served on the board of trustees of the Nationally Recognized Personal Finance Employee Education Foundation.

A fierce commitment to help people achieve their own personal and financial goals inspires my love for leadership and education for clients and financial professionals. I’m a frequently requested speaker in the real estate, finance, and mortgage industries including home-buying seminars at the University of Phoenix and professional education courses at Ameriprise Financial, AXA Financial, NWG Real Estate, and SeaReal Investments.

Every day I carry with me dedication to my family, friends, and community organizations. My wife always inspires me to think bigger, reach higher, and maintain a balanced life. Together we support the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Seattle Milk Fund, and the Bobby Engram Foundation.

Mason Buckles (MLO-176104) is the Mortgage Master with our team of Mortgage Pros. Mason’s 10 years of experience through out the mortgage world provides clarity and transparency in what can often be a puzzling experience.

Mason is a licensed Loan Officer in Washington State. He will go through all of the mortgage solutions that are available for you and ensure you know all of your loan options before you sign the application for your loan! His past experience at National Mortgage Companies means he knows how to make sure your loan paper work is prepared completely the first time. You’ll never have constant demands for more and more documentation.

Getting a new mortgage is an important time in your life. We will make your loan easy to understand, the process smooth, and then close your loan with no surprises. Mason will spend the time to show you the costs you can expect to pay during the course of your mortgage transaction so you’re not surprised at the end.

The First Time Home Buyer Mortgage Pros at Cobalt Mortgage are not just about doing one loan for you. We will help you manage your loan for as long as you keep the home or when it’s time for a new one. Each month, we track the interest rate market and let you know if you can save money. Our “Yearly Mortgage Review” will help monitor you loan and your lifestyle so if changes need to be made, we can help you.

Credit scores and debt management are becoming a focal point in our lives. We want to be there for you to help keep track of your credit scores and provide assistance to help you maintain a great credit rating so when you choose to borrow money, it will be at the best price possible.

Lynn Riefert (Senior Loan Processor) Lynn has been processing home loans for 15 years. She works hard behind the scenes to verify all borrower documentation is within lender guidelines.

Although you won't talk with her much, know that she will be reviewing your information and working with the lender to help your file close as quickly and easily as possible